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August 29, 2005
Mark Bellhorn
FOX Sports is running a story that reports recently DFA'ed Mark Bellhorn will sign with the Yankees:
Mark Bellhorn, one of the heroes of the Red Sox's 2004 postseason run, will join the rival Yankees once he clears waivers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, FOXSports.com has learned.
Bellhorn, a switch-hitter, will give the Yankees infield depth and a left-handed bat off the bench.
Why? Bellhorn's only skill is mastering the Sonny Crockett beard. And, on the Yankees, that skill is not needed.
Yes, he can play some second and some third in a back-up capacity. But, he's not a glove-stud. And, he's only been a decent offensive performer twice in his life - last year and 2002.
Could it be possible that this is just playing keep-away from the A's?
Posted by Steve Lombardi at August 29, 2005 10:17 PM
Comments
He'd be better than Escalona by quite a bit.
Posted by: Clay at August 29, 2005 11:24 PM
Yeah, I think that can only be viewed as an upgrade over Escalona. If it means the departure of Womack that's even better. Don't see a reason to complain on this one.
A-Rod just hit a shot!
Posted by: Nick at August 30, 2005 12:46 AM
I can't look at a picture of Bellhorn without thinking of Rob Schneider.
Posted by: Jen at August 30, 2005 12:57 AM
I can't look at a picture of Bellhorn without thinking lonely serial killer. Still, I think it's a good move.
Posted by: Nick at August 30, 2005 01:03 AM
I dunno, in a pinch, close game, in the 9th with runner on, I'd take a GB to Escalona at SS over a GB to Bellhorn at SS - anyday.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at August 30, 2005 07:50 AM
I dunno, in a pinch, close game, in the 9th with runner on, I'd rather see Bellhorn at bat than Escalona...
I don't think Bellhorn is going to be a defensive replacement, I think he's going to be a caddy for Cano, ARod, and maybe Jeter.
A low risk investment for a switch hitter with a little pop.
Posted by: Raf at August 30, 2005 11:29 AM