Very Quick Bits: Fielder, Melky, YES

Three things and quickly (I talk too much, I’m sorry):

1. Prince Fielder is a name that could come up during the offseason as a potential trade candidate. Jayson Stark (ESPN) notes that a team official (not with the Brewers) with “knowledge” of the Brewers’ offseason plans is sure that the Brewers are willing to part with Fielder if the package is right (pitching). The Giants are rumored to be interested in the big first baseman, but that’s merely speculation at this point.

The only reason I’m even posting this tidbit is because it relates to a need that the Yankees will try to address once the season is over. They need a first baseman and while Fielder isn’t the most “athletic” player around (and his numbers have slipped a bit this year), he does fit into Cashman’s concept of youth. He won’t be a free agent until after the 2011 season, so that’s definitely a plus, although Cashman (or whoever the GM is at the time) will probably have to part with a Phil Hughes to get him.

2. The final 2 bits aren’t nearly as sexy as the Fielder story, but I’m sure this news will excite some of you. Melky Cabrera has been recalled in order to add depth to the Yankees outfield situation. Abreu shouldn’t be out for too long (he could play today) so I wouldn’t be overly concerned.

3. Finally (this is like, the quickest bit post I’ve ever done), here’s an interesting read from the Daily News’ Bob Raissman. Raissman points out that YES will likely suffer now that the Yankees probably won’t make it to the playoffs (they’d lose ad revenue). He also points out that Cashman’s influence over the team has led them away from big free agent signings, which could hamper future ratings and what not. Interesting stuff, but I guess Bob didn’t hear Hank’s “CC and Burnett” spiel from the other day.