Post by: Badger on November 02, 2019, 11:42:18 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 03, 2019, 08:54:50 AM
Post by: mj2sexay on November 04, 2019, 11:05:04 PM
Goodbye?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 05, 2019, 06:20:00 AM
Yanks decline to offer Didi a QO.
Goodbye?
Sounds like he wanted to stay. If he really does, he should be fine with taking the $10M AAV that Hicks and Sevy took. Or less.
I love Didi, but we’re probably better off with Gleyber at short. I’m sure we could find a way to make it work, but we already have a jammed infield and other guys on the roster bubble that we have to find a spot for or trade. It really sucks for him that his contract year came during his Tommy John return/recovery.
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 05, 2019, 11:09:22 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 05, 2019, 02:01:58 PM
"David Cone interviewed for the Yankee pitching coach job last week."
-Jack Curry
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 05, 2019, 08:38:19 PM
The recently retired Yankees hurler said he has spoken “many times” with the most coveted free agent in this winter’s class, and that “if you give that lover of the older lady enough money, he’s going to want to come here.”
“Me and Gerrit Cole have spoken at length many times about me pitching as a Yankee as a West Coast Guy,” Sabathia said. “This is crazy, this is shaping out… like the same offseason I had.”
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 06, 2019, 11:07:25 AM
Post by: Pope on November 06, 2019, 10:16:00 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 06, 2019, 10:52:31 PM
If Cole has an issue with alcoholism CC is the guy you want in his ear
CC was addicted to cereal, not alcohol
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 07, 2019, 12:06:42 PM
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Yankees and Brett Gardner are already talking about trying to stay together contractually. Why not? It’s been a fantastic marriage for both. Longest tenured Yankee had career highs in HR (28) and OPS (.829) in 2019.
Heyman
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 07, 2019, 01:15:40 PM
Post by: Badger on November 07, 2019, 09:41:50 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 08, 2019, 10:45:25 AM
https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1192605783332151296?s=09
I'll say "I like it" with the caveat that who knows? Cleveland has churned out some really good pitching and they were trying to give him the job he got with the Yankees to stay.
Cone would've been a "feel good" story, but at the end of the day, who knows if he has the ability to teach pitchers? I love him in the booth, but that doesn't necessarily equate to being able to translate the data to guys mechanically.
Post by: mj2sexay on November 11, 2019, 03:25:10 PM
Carlos Mendoza has been named the Yankees' new bench coach.
Mendoza served as the Yankees' infield instructor in 2019 but will now slide into a dugout role for manager Aaron Boone. Josh Bard, the Yankees' former bench coach, has been dismissed from the organization.
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 11, 2019, 03:33:11 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 12, 2019, 08:00:26 AM
Cashman finished 2nd in voting.
Post by: delavan on November 12, 2019, 09:17:09 PM
1) Rocco Baldelli, MIN: 13 (1st place), 13 (2nd place), 2 (3rd place) -- 106 points
2) Aaron Boone, NYY: 13 (1st), 9 (2nd), 4 (3rd) -- 96
3) Kevin Cash, TB: 3 (1st), 3 (2nd), 9 (3rd) -- 33
4) Bob Melvin, OAK: 3 (2nd), 10 (3rd) -- 19
5) AJ Hinch, HOU: 1 (1st), 1 (2nd), 4 (3rd) -- 12
6) Terry Francona, CLE: 1 (2nd), 1 (3rd) -- 4
Post by: delavan on November 12, 2019, 10:23:18 PM
https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1193667983802912768
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 06:36:49 AM
AL Manager of the Year - 2019
1) Rocco Baldelli, MIN: 13 (1st place), 13 (2nd place), 2 (3rd place) -- 106 points
2) Aaron Boone, NYY: 13 (1st), 9 (2nd), 4 (3rd) -- 96
3) Kevin Cash, TB: 3 (1st), 3 (2nd), 9 (3rd) -- 33
4) Bob Melvin, OAK: 3 (2nd), 10 (3rd) -- 19
5) AJ Hinch, HOU: 1 (1st), 1 (2nd), 4 (3rd) -- 12
6) Terry Francona, CLE: 1 (2nd), 1 (3rd) -- 4
I don’t care about these awards, but the 2 Tampa writers didn’t have Boone on their ballot and some other voters had Francona on there instead of Boone. That’s an absolute joke.
Post by: MBGreen on November 13, 2019, 07:34:45 AM
I don’t care about these awards, but the 2 Tampa writers didn’t have Boone on their ballot and some other voters had Francona on there instead of Boone. That’s an absolute joke.
If it's any consolation, i don't like Boone either.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 07:37:17 AM
If it's any consolation, i don't like Boone either.
What would your AL manager of the year ballot look like?
Post by: MBGreen on November 13, 2019, 07:39:41 AM
What would your AL manager of the year ballot look like?
1) Rocco Baldelli, MIN: 13 (1st place), 13 (2nd place), 2 (3rd place) -- 106 points
2) Cito Gaston (write-in vote)
3) Kevin Cash, TB: 3 (1st), 3 (2nd), 9 (3rd) -- 33
4) Bob Melvin, OAK: 3 (2nd), 10 (3rd) -- 19
5) AJ Hinch, HOU: 1 (1st), 1 (2nd), 4 (3rd) -- 12
6) Terry Francona, CLE: 1 (2nd), 1 (3rd) -- 4
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 08:09:48 AM
Post by: MBGreen on November 13, 2019, 08:18:38 AM
No John Gibbons eh
who?
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 13, 2019, 11:22:16 AM
All the awards that sportswriters are allowed to vote on are BS, and always have been. That goes all the way back to Ruth not being a unanimous HoF inductee and all the snubs along the way afterwards.
Players and managers/coaches should vote on awards.
Post by: Johnny English on November 13, 2019, 11:34:06 AM
I hate to take away from an overachieving year for Baldelli's Twins, but FFS, Boone managed a record-setting-injury-list roster to 103 wins in the regular season, and a division title.
He also had over $100M more talent on his roster than Minnesota, the Twins' most expensive player wouldn't make the Yankees' top five. You've got two bullpen arms making more than the Twins' highest paid player and your deadline roster fill in bat would be a top 5 salary in Minnesota.
Yankees managers will always have to do a lot more to get awards recognition because they start from a base of having a lot more to work with.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 11:50:20 AM
He also had over $100M more talent on his roster than Minnesota, the Twins' most expensive player wouldn't make the Yankees' top five. You've got two bullpen arms making more than the Twins' highest paid player and your deadline roster fill in bat would be a top 5 salary in Minnesota.
Yankees managers will always have to do a lot more to get awards recognition because they start from a base of having a lot more to work with.
Use that rationale to explain how Baldelli got it over Cash. Cash had a payroll for $54M, no player on his roster made more than $5M, and they had to play in the AL East instead of Central.
Post by: Johnny English on November 13, 2019, 12:18:01 PM
Use that rationale to explain how Baldelli got it over Cash. Cash had a payroll for $54M, no player on his roster made more than $5M, and they had to play in the AL East instead of Central.
And they did better in the postseason than Minnesota. No argument from me, I didn't say that Baldelli deserved it over Cash.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 02:04:42 PM
Hit: 60
Power: 70
Run: 70
Fielding: 60
Arm: 60
5 tool player.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 02:09:35 PM
Tool Grades (Present/Future)
Hit - 40/55
Power - 40/55
Run - 50/40
Fielding - 40/50
Throw - 55/55
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 13, 2019, 07:26:47 PM
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On both sides of the plate, Dominguez has reportedly hit exit velocities over 110 mph. And speaking of speed, he ran a 6.3 60-yard dash. Putting that into perspective: Billy Hamilton, the fastest man in baseball, runs a 6.2 60-yard dash.
Post by: mj2sexay on November 14, 2019, 02:07:26 PM
Baseball America’s grades for 16 year old Jasson Dominguez:
Hit: 60
Power: 70
Run: 70
Fielding: 60
Arm: 60
5 tool player.
My fantasy keeper league has a minor league system/draft with our own criteria of eligibility and graduation from minor league prospect to major leaguer.
I'm absolutely taking this kid and just sitting on his rights if he falls to me in the minor league draft.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 14, 2019, 03:56:21 PM
Uhhhh
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 14, 2019, 03:56:49 PM
My fantasy keeper league has a minor league system/draft with our own criteria of eligibility and graduation from minor league prospect to major leaguer.
I'm absolutely taking this kid and just sitting on his rights if he falls to me in the minor league draft.
You’re not talking about the Fangraphs version, are you?
Post by: mj2sexay on November 14, 2019, 04:18:02 PM
You’re not talking about the Fangraphs version, are you?
My high school friends and I have run a Yahoo keeper league since we were seniors in high school (05). We allow five "minor leaguers" that must be drafted in our yearly minor league draft and they graduate upon our own set criteria. Once they graduate you either need to let them go or use a regular keeper spot on them.
It's a huge competitive advantage if you can get a guy locked in on your ML list without having to burn a keeper spot. For example, Judge was on my minor league list his rookie year. Keston Hiura hasn't hit enough AB's for him to graduate so he'll be front and center on my list this off-season.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 15, 2019, 08:15:54 AM
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The Yankees have spoken to Austin Romine’s agent about a potential return, but they believe Kyle Higashioka is ready to be the backup. Higashioka is out of minor league options.
Fully on board with this. I think Romine is gone, some other team is gonna give him decent money because catchers are scarce. He's average to below average though. I also think Higashioka has a really good chance to be better offensively and defensively than Romine.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 15, 2019, 08:18:34 AM
My high school friends and I have run a Yahoo keeper league since we were seniors in high school (05). We allow five "minor leaguers" that must be drafted in our yearly minor league draft and they graduate upon our own set criteria. Once they graduate you either need to let them go or use a regular keeper spot on them.
It's a huge competitive advantage if you can get a guy locked in on your ML list without having to burn a keeper spot. For example, Judge was on my minor league list his rookie year. Keston Hiura hasn't hit enough AB's for him to graduate so he'll be front and center on my list this off-season.
That’s dope. I’m in a league that’s a 40 man dynasty roster with salary cap and full access to minor league rosters. Got Judge, Andujar, Clint, Gleyber when they were young and cheap. Got Tauchman, Gio and Ford for nothing in auctions before they blew up this past season.
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 15, 2019, 01:00:06 PM
Fully on board with this. I think Romine is gone, some other team is gonna give him decent money because catchers are scarce. He's average to below average though. I also think Higashioka has a really good chance to be better offensively and defensively than Romine.
We disagree about Romine's talent. I think he's a better player on both sides of the ball than you do, but we do agree that he's gone. Someone is going to pay him to be a starter.
I think Higgy will be fine as the backup though. It really depends on how often they rest Sanchez. If he only fills in once a week, with a late-inning sub here and there, I don't think we'll notice any difference.
Post by: mj2sexay on November 15, 2019, 02:34:02 PM
That’s dope. I’m in a league that’s a 40 man dynasty roster with salary cap and full access to minor league rosters. Got Judge, Andujar, Clint, Gleyber when they were young and cheap. Got Tauchman, Gio and Ford for nothing in auctions before they blew up this past season.
That is SICK. I play OOTP to satiate my baseball nerdness on top of doing fantasy, but this sounds like something that would be so much fun.
I tend to agree with Alio on Romine, and I'm surprised there isn't a team out there that wouldn't give him a shot as a starter.
Post by: Badger on November 20, 2019, 06:48:36 PM
https://twitter.com/KenDavidoff/status/1197314812272922626?s=19
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 20, 2019, 08:02:25 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 20, 2019, 08:04:52 PM
1) I think he’s a starting caliber C within the league (mainly due to lack of talent at the position)
2) Romine plays much better when he gets regular ABs. This is true for most players, but he’s clearly performed better when he’s had the starting role when Gary goes down vs getting to play once a week.
Post by: Badger on November 20, 2019, 08:43:34 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 21, 2019, 12:05:11 PM
Here’s 2 things I’ll say about Romine:
1) I think he’s a starting caliber C within the league (mainly due to lack of talent at the position)
2) Romine plays much better when he gets regular ABs. This is true for most players, but he’s clearly performed better when he’s had the starting role when Gary goes down vs getting to play once a week.
100% agree with all of this.
And honestly, I worry more every day that the luxury tax will play into decision making. If it's a matter of getting a top tier pitcher or paying Romine, you have to pursue pitching. Higashioka is a good enough fallback plan.
Weirdly, it looks like the plan for the Yankees is to give Sanchez more than one day off a week. That would've increased the value of Romine, but again, you have to prioritize.
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 21, 2019, 12:07:12 PM
Letting him go (barring a trade) makes sense though. You have to protect more valuable prospects, and either spot he'd fill (1B or DH) are already logjammed.
Post by: Badger on November 22, 2019, 07:56:30 PM
#GraniteSZN
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 23, 2019, 08:16:34 AM
Crazy. This guy went to my college and one of my friends lived in the same house as him for a year or 2. Now he’s living the dream
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 23, 2019, 08:18:50 AM
https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1198010498630840320?s=19
#GraniteSZN
This guy has the potential to be better than Ben Gamel and Jake Cave combined
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 25, 2019, 10:07:16 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on November 25, 2019, 03:41:03 PM
Nice job by Cashman to get a return on a guy who fell victim to the numbers crunch.
Post by: mj2sexay on December 05, 2019, 07:30:34 PM
We've come a long way baby.
Post by: Badger on December 05, 2019, 10:36:37 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 06, 2019, 10:53:37 AM
https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1202757426027663366?s=20
Hal has finally realized if he spends some money, he can win a title.
I love that Andy Pettitte joined Cash, Boone, and the new pitching coach to pitch NY to Cole. "Listen Gerritt, I'm a Houston native, who left the Yankees to go home to pitch. I went back. Sign with NY. Trust me."
Post by: Badger on December 06, 2019, 09:30:44 PM
Hal has finally realized if he spends some money, he can win a title.
I love that Andy Pettitte joined Cash, Boone, and the new pitching coach to pitch NY to Cole. "Listen Gerritt, I'm a Houston native, who left the Yankees to go home to pitch. I went back. Sign with NY. Trust me."
Don't forget CC's efforts.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 08, 2019, 12:56:39 PM
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I'm told #Yankees have a seven-year, $245 million offer on the table for Gerrit Cole. Would be a record-setting contract for a pitcher, surpassing Greinke’s $34.4 million AAV. Question is whether #Dodgers or #Angels will go to 8-9 or even 10 years.
Bob Klapisch, Co-author of Inside the Empire
Post by: Gorilla on December 08, 2019, 04:39:50 PM
Bob Klapisch, Co-author of Inside the Empire
IT'S HAPPENING!!!
Typically when the Yankees are laser-focused on acquiring a free agent, they get their man (like CC and Tanaka).
If I had my choice of breaking the bank for a Machado, Harper, or Cole...Cole is my no-brainer.
I really hope Cash gets it done...he's clearly coveted Cole for over a decade.
Post by: mj2sexay on December 09, 2019, 03:46:55 PM
Given the contract that Straus signed with the Nats, I gotta believed the minimum for Cole if the Yankees want to limit term to 7 years is going to be 280.
I know they want 10-I'd be very very careful about giving any pitcher a deal that carries them through age 39. Really hope we can lock him in at 8 years.
Post by: Pope on December 09, 2019, 10:52:13 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 10, 2019, 06:39:13 AM
You’re probably looking at 9 years 350
It’s not my money
Post by: Badger on December 10, 2019, 06:26:15 PM
You’re probably looking at 9 years 350Sounds fine
Post by: Badger on December 10, 2019, 09:37:32 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 10, 2019, 11:05:30 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 10, 2019, 11:05:47 PM
It’s not my money
Post by: mj2sexay on December 10, 2019, 11:37:06 PM
Cole
Sevvy
Paxton
Tanaka
German/Montgomery.
LETS freaking GO.
Post by: Badger on December 11, 2019, 04:47:44 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 11, 2019, 05:52:05 AM
Andyyyyy
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 11, 2019, 05:52:42 AM
Merry Christmas fellas
It literally feels like Christmas came early
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 11, 2019, 05:53:21 AM
I love this franchise so freaking much.
Cole
Sevvy
Paxton
Tanaka
German/Montgomery.
LETS freaking GO.
Luis Cessa #2
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 11, 2019, 06:46:39 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 11, 2019, 08:23:29 AM
I love this franchise so freaking much.
Cole
Sevvy
Paxton
Tanaka
German/Montgomery.
LETS freaking GO.
Scary. Good.
Merry Christmas fellas
Merry Christmas!
Just spoke to Scott Boras. Asked the agent what helped make Gerrit Cole choose the Yankees and he said, “ Five conversations with Hal Steinbrenner,” and “Andy Pettitte.” Boras was impacted by Hal’s persistence and Cole was influenced by Andy’s stories about pitching in NY.
Andyyyyy
I mentioned being really happy Andy got involved the other day. You have to believe him talking about leaving to go home to Houston, only to choose to go back made a difference.
Also, Buster Olney reported that the "turning point" that got the Yankees over the top was Hal himself putting in the 9th year. Pop's gotta be proud right now.
Sources say Gerrit Cole’s 2 favorite players growing up were Mo and Jeter. Me too, man.
Same
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 11, 2019, 11:24:06 AM
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Post by: AlioTheFool on December 11, 2019, 01:01:30 PM
When you’re a Yankees fan, almost every day is Christmas. Congrats.
Hey, knock it off. We didn't get Machado or Harper last year!
Post by: guinness77 on December 11, 2019, 01:54:46 PM
Hey, knock it off. We didn't get Machado or Harper last year!You’re better off without those two. Cole is much, much more important.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 11, 2019, 03:29:49 PM
You’re better off without those two. Cole is much, much more important.
I just meant that as a joke, but I completely agree.
If not getting one of those guys was the price of getting Cole this year, it was absolutely worth it. And it's not even a question.
I don't remember the last time I was this excited about a free agent signing. Cole is a winter home run.
Post by: Johnny English on December 11, 2019, 03:51:13 PM
I just meant that as a joke, but I completely agree.
If not getting one of those guys was the price of getting Cole this year, it was absolutely worth it. And it's not even a question.
I don't remember the last time I was this excited about a free agent signing. Cole is a winter home run.
Spring camp TJ guaranteed now.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 11, 2019, 04:07:04 PM
Spring camp TJ guaranteed now.
Damn. Dark.
Post by: guinness77 on December 11, 2019, 04:22:52 PM
I just meant that as a joke, but I completely agree.I knew you were joking. You guys should be excited. There was really only one guy that makes any sense who’s available and you got him. The hitting isn’t an issue.
If not getting one of those guys was the price of getting Cole this year, it was absolutely worth it. And it's not even a question.
I don't remember the last time I was this excited about a free agent signing. Cole is a winter home run.
This is being a Met fan in a nutshell...you guys sign Cole, we sign Michael Wacha. Yay
Post by: MBGreen on December 11, 2019, 04:24:57 PM
I knew you were joking. You guys should be excited. There was really only one guy that makes any sense who’s available and you got him. The hitting isn’t an issue.
This is being a Met fan in a nutshell...you guys sign Cole, we sign Michael Wacha. Yay
And we sign...............*crickets*
Post by: Johnny English on December 11, 2019, 05:18:58 PM
And we sign...............*crickets*You put some respect on Tanner Roark's name.
Post by: guinness77 on December 12, 2019, 10:50:57 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 12, 2019, 10:55:50 AM
Gardiner re-signs for a year plus a team option for ‘21.
Nice.
$20MM contract paying $10MM in '20, and either $10MM in '21 or a $2.5MM buyout.
Post by: mj2sexay on December 12, 2019, 11:15:59 AM
excrement. That roster is shitty enough where they can carry him all year.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 12, 2019, 01:58:07 PM
Tiger select Rony Garcia 1st overall in the Rule 5 draft.
excrement. That roster is shitty enough where they can carry him all year.
<insert annual Alio quote about how much I hate the R5D>
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 12, 2019, 02:43:41 PM
It was definitely over when the Yankees started considering Martin Maldonado for Cole.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 13, 2019, 09:01:43 AM
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/12/mlb-rumors-6-yankees-who-could-be-traded-for-brewers-josh-hader.html (https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/12/mlb-rumors-6-yankees-who-could-be-traded-for-brewers-josh-hader.html)
And while I'm in daydream mode, let's see what it would take to pry Nolan Arenado from the Rockies. Colorado is supposedly listening to offers.
I think I remember reading they were looking for outfield help. I wonder if a package of Frazier, Andujar (to replace Arenado there), and a prospect would be enough? Honestly, he's one guy I'd even be willing to part with Garcia for. Imagine an infield 1st-to-3rd of Voit or Ford, LaMahieu, Torres, Arenado, and Gio Urshela as a "utility" guy (pretty much like DJ last year--and he recently said he's willing to play anywhere).
Post by: Badger on December 14, 2019, 06:17:38 PM
I love Dellin Betances, but the Yankees are supposedly interested in trading for Josh Hader. Push all your chips to the center Cash. Jesus, the pen would be absolutely ridiculous.Stop. I can only get so erect.
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/12/mlb-rumors-6-yankees-who-could-be-traded-for-brewers-josh-hader.html (https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/12/mlb-rumors-6-yankees-who-could-be-traded-for-brewers-josh-hader.html)
And while I'm in daydream mode, let's see what it would take to pry Nolan Arenado from the Rockies. Colorado is supposedly listening to offers.
I think I remember reading they were looking for outfield help. I wonder if a package of Frazier, Andujar (to replace Arenado there), and a prospect would be enough? Honestly, he's one guy I'd even be willing to part with Garcia for. Imagine an infield 1st-to-3rd of Voit or Ford, LaMahieu, Torres, Arenado, and Gio Urshela as a "utility" guy (pretty much like DJ last year--and he recently said he's willing to play anywhere).
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 15, 2019, 09:05:16 AM
Stop. I can only get so erect.
Wait until he tells you about the Yankees plan for Jonathan Holder this year
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Post by: mj2sexay on December 19, 2019, 01:02:11 PM
Good to see someone knowing the origin of how they're getting such a fat check.
Post by: delavan on December 19, 2019, 03:02:48 PM
Last month, the Yankees released Jacoby Ellsbury and shortly thereafter news broke that the team was refusing to pay the veteran outfielder the remaining $26 million on his contract. Ellsbury, who signed a seven-year, $153 million deal ahead of the 2014 season, has not played a game since 2017 due to various injuries.
The oft-injured Ellsbury, in the view of the Yankees, seems to have broken part of the collective bargaining agreement that states a player can't get work-related injury care from a provider who is not affiliated with the club. The Yankees didn't authorize Ellsbury to get medical treatment from the Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta. Ellsbury maintains that it was a non-baseball injury and, thus, he didn't need the club's consent for such treatment.
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Post by: AlioTheFool on December 23, 2019, 08:18:56 AM
Yankees fired their strength and conditioning coach
Good. I know you attributed last year to a lot of bad luck, but that's an excessive amount of bad luck.
Post by: mj2sexay on December 23, 2019, 11:32:23 AM
I'm not convinced that they have enough depth at catcher with Higashioka as the backup and 806 year old Kratz at AAA.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 23, 2019, 11:51:34 AM
Good. I know you attributed last year to a lot of bad luck, but that's an excessive amount of bad luck.
I think just by default they’ll have less injuries next year so we’ll never know. If they retained the S&C staff and we had a relatively healthy season next year, is that because they’re doing their jobs better? Idk if I buy that.
Regardless I would absolutely have made this move because they don’t have much to lose. Their entire program needs a top to bottom look at how they can improve.
Will be interesting to see if the Jets make a similar move.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 23, 2019, 12:11:04 PM
I think just by default they’ll have less injuries next year so we’ll never know. If they retained the S&C staff and we had a relatively healthy season next year, is that because they’re doing their jobs better? Idk if I buy that.
Regardless I would absolutely have made this move because they don’t have much to lose. Their entire program needs a top to bottom look at how they can improve.
Will be interesting to see if the Jets make a similar move.
Yeah, that's fair too. I just think if you look at the number of injuries, and the large number of muscle-related issues, you have to wonder if there was too much emphasis on the strength side and not enough on the conditioning. Torn ligaments and broken bones are hard-luck injuries that happen at random. Tearing a bicep, or pec, or core muscles you'd think are more avoidable.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 23, 2019, 12:15:02 PM
Yeah, that's fair too. I just think if you look at the number of injuries, and the large number of muscle-related issues, you have to wonder if there was too much emphasis on the strength side and not enough on the conditioning. Torn ligaments and broken bones are hard-luck injuries that happen at random. Tearing a bicep, or pec, or core muscles you'd think are more avoidable.
I think part of that issue lies with the type of roster we have - Judge, Stanton, Voit, Gary are probably more prone to muscle injury than Tyler Wade or Gio Urshela
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 23, 2019, 01:13:32 PM
I think part of that issue lies with the type of roster we have - Judge, Stanton, Voit, Gary are probably more prone to muscle injury than Tyler Wade or Gio Urshela
That's also really fair.
I guess, unless they have a ton of muscle injuries even next year with a new staff, there's never really going to be a definitive answer.
I just hope they stay relatively healthy and get those early November parades going again.
Post by: mj2sexay on December 23, 2019, 01:33:04 PM
Post by: Heismanberg on December 23, 2019, 01:34:32 PM
Yanks acquire a decent middle infield prospect for Chance Adams.
The guy they acquired is ugly as excrement, therefore he will not be good.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 23, 2019, 01:41:51 PM
Yanks acquire a decent middle infield prospect for Chance Adams.
That's actually pretty cool since they DFA'd Adams recently and would've just lost him for nothing otherwise.
Sucks that Adams joins the likes of Hughes and Joba and Baneulos as highly touted prospects that just could never get it all figured out.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 24, 2019, 07:00:02 AM
The guy they acquired is ugly as excrement, therefore he will not be good.
Ronald Torreyes says hai
Post by: Badger on December 29, 2019, 04:36:30 PM
The guy they acquired is ugly as excrement, therefore he will not be good.How's his hairline though?
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 02, 2020, 09:26:28 AM
Post by: MBGreen on January 02, 2020, 09:36:16 AM
RIP Don Larsen
Baseball is back next month.
Don would've wanted it that way.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 02, 2020, 09:58:56 AM
Baseball is back next month.
Don would've wanted it that way.
This is going to be a long cold month.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 04, 2020, 10:51:38 AM
Wow, I actually know who this guy is. Been reading articles on his website for years. He's quite literally one of the best in the business, idk if he's worked for a team before. Has plenty of star clients.
Post by: mj2sexay on January 09, 2020, 12:46:56 PM
I like Tropeano as organizational depth and the first guy up at SWB in case they need a spot starter. Especially with Happ still on the roster I can't see him winning a job on this staff out of the gate though (figure its going to go Cole-Sevvy-Paxton-Tanaka-Happ with German coming back in June and Montgomery also waiting in the wings as an option).
I would assume Ianetta vs. Hishi will be one of the stories of spring training.
Post by: Jumbo on January 09, 2020, 01:22:11 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 09, 2020, 01:33:31 PM
I resubmit my call to trade for Nolan Arenado. I'd like to steal away Hader too, but Arenado makes this team unbeatable, I think.
RF Judge
2B LaMahieu
3B Arenado
SS Torres
DH Stanton
C Sanchez
1B Voit/Ford
LF Tauchman
CF Gardner
Rotation: Cole, Severino, Tanaka, Paxton, Happ/German/Montgomery
Pen: Chapman, Britton, Ottavino, Kahnle, Green, Loaisiga, Cessa, Holder
Bench: Urshela, Estrada
Backup catcher: Higashioka
That leaves the new extra roster spot up for grabs between Deivi Garcia, Tarpley, or Heller.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 14, 2020, 06:37:54 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 14, 2020, 06:39:08 AM
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For Cashman, the decision to bring Sabathia aboard was an easy one.
"I will take as much CC as I can get," Cashman told The Post.
lol
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 14, 2020, 10:55:46 AM
CC Sabathia is joining the Yankees front office as a special adviser to general manager Brian Cashman, according to the New York Post
Also might be doing some YES broadcasts. But hates Michael Kay, so supposedly asked to only do games with Ryan Ruocco.
Also, CC refuses to wear a suit, which YES generally requires unless the heat is too high, in which case it's polo shirts and khakis.
I would love to hear Sabathia do some games.
Post by: mj2sexay on January 14, 2020, 11:31:15 AM
Also might be doing some YES broadcasts. But hates Michael Kay, so supposedly asked to only do games with Ryan Ruocco.
Also, CC refuses to wear a suit, which YES generally requires unless the heat is too high, in which case it's polo shirts and khakis.
I would love to hear Sabathia do some games.
LMAO does ANYBODY like that fathead?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 14, 2020, 12:36:52 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 14, 2020, 12:38:07 PM
LMAO does ANYBODY like that fathead?
I hate him more than any announcer out there. His off-air persona (on-air for his radio show) is actually worse than his Yankees broadcasting
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 14, 2020, 01:30:31 PM
I have no issue with Kay. But I don't listen to his radio show.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 14, 2020, 01:41:50 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 14, 2020, 02:02:32 PM
Kay is a pompous dweeb that never played past T-ball and it shows in his broadcast. He’s also a thin skinned egomaniac that has to make everything about himself despite the fact that he is a no talent hack
I dunno
I don't have any problem with listening to him on the broadcasts, but I've been listening to him since he was doing the radio broadcast with Sterling. I think he's a good conversation starter. I could see not liking him if you listen to his radio show though. The commercials alone are irritating.
Post by: mj2sexay on January 14, 2020, 02:48:15 PM
I hate him more than any announcer out there. His off-air persona (on-air for his radio show) is actually worse than his Yankees broadcasting
So when I interned for Mad Dog, a friend of mine the same semester interned for Kay.
Whereas Dog and his board-op Colin couldn't have been cooler (though his producer is a fat piece of excrement), my friend who's the nicest kid in the world had nothing but negative things to say about Kay. Apparently the term pompous douchebag doesn't do him justice.
Post by: Badger on January 14, 2020, 05:36:07 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 15, 2020, 10:23:46 AM
I wonder how bad the Astros are going to be treated during road trips this year. Yankee Stadium is going to be a hellhouse for them, I'm sure.
Post by: Badger on January 15, 2020, 10:36:53 PM
Aaron Judge deleted his tweet congratulating Altuve for winning MVP. Sabathia said he feels cheated out of a late-career shot at a title.We're all going on 9/24 right?
I wonder how bad the Astros are going to be treated during road trips this year. Yankee Stadium is going to be a hellhouse for them, I'm sure.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 16, 2020, 05:34:44 AM
We're all going on 9/24 right?
In
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 16, 2020, 12:04:47 PM
We're all going on 9/24 right?
Is that the soonest they play?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 16, 2020, 12:48:55 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 16, 2020, 12:53:02 PM
https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1217790477849808897?s=21
I actually remember watching that and thinking "MO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"
Post by: Badger on January 16, 2020, 07:23:55 PM
Is that the soonest they play?No but it's easier for me to make a Thursday night game than a Monday night game.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 17, 2020, 11:04:38 AM
No but it's easier for me to make a Thursday night game than a Monday night game.
Ah. I don't know if I can make a Thursday night game. We'll see.
Post by: Badger on January 18, 2020, 07:20:30 AM
Ah. I don't know if I can make a Thursday night game. We'll see.Well I'm flexible, my birthday is at the end of that week, so I'm inclined to take a day off at some point.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 22, 2020, 11:24:18 PM
This video.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 22, 2020, 11:29:12 PM
He’s my favorite athlete I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Getting to watch him play every day for 20 years was freaking amazing and I knew in the moment I was getting spoiled.
I was at his last game, and even though it was a meaningless walkoff win, it was the best sporting event I’ve been at, bar none. Magical.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 23, 2020, 10:43:50 AM
Derek Jeter is the reason I’m a Yankees fan, similar to Curtis Martin and the Jets.
He’s my favorite athlete I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Getting to watch him play every day for 20 years was freaking amazing and I knew in the moment I was getting spoiled.
I was at his last game, and even though it was a meaningless walkoff win, it was the best sporting event I’ve been at, bar none. Magical.
I wasn't in the park, but that was one of the most amazing things I've ever witnessed too. It was the absolute perfect ending to his career.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 23, 2020, 12:12:25 PM
May 23: Gerrit Cole Top Gun Bobblehead Day
June 5: DJ LeMahieu Bobblehead Night
June 10: Aaron Judge Bobblehead Night
Aug 6: Andy Pettitte Bobblehead Night
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 23, 2020, 12:13:02 PM
I wasn't in the park, but that was one of the most amazing things I've ever witnessed too. It was the absolute perfect ending to his career.
Went to Mo’s final game the year before, thought that could never be topped. I was wrong.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 23, 2020, 02:35:55 PM
Holy excrement
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 24, 2020, 12:45:04 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 24, 2020, 02:03:02 PM
I really think his biggest value to the Yankees at this point is in a trade before spring training. If he's coming into camp just fighting for at-bats, his value will plummet, especially if he struggles with a new position.
He's a fun to watch hitter, but if you can't get him ABs, you're doing a disservice to both him and the team.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 24, 2020, 02:20:27 PM
Talk about getting Wally Pip'd. Dude was runner-up for Rookie of the Year, got hurt the following spring, now might have no job.
I really think his biggest value to the Yankees at this point is in a trade before spring training. If he's coming into camp just fighting for at-bats, his value will plummet, especially if he struggles with a new position.
He's a fun to watch hitter, but if you can't get him ABs, you're doing a disservice to both him and the team.
Andujar and Frazier have never had lower stock in their careers. Andujar due to Defense/injury and Frazier due to Defense/mental makeup.
They’re both supremely talented hitters that are young and under team control, so I think the best move is to let them hit and hope they rake. There will be an opportunity at some point - remember Andujar Wally Pipp’d Brandon Drury just 2 years ago. I don’t think you’d be doing anything other than giving them away just to make a move at this point in time.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 24, 2020, 02:37:24 PM
Andujar and Frazier have never had lower stock in their careers. Andujar due to Defense/injury and Frazier due to Defense/mental makeup.
They’re both supremely talented hitters that are young and under team control, so I think the best move is to let them hit and hope they rake. There will be an opportunity at some point - remember Andujar Wally Pipp’d Brandon Drury just 2 years ago. I don’t think you’d be doing anything other than giving them away just to make a move at this point in time.
Maybe you're right. Frazier's value is definitely not great right now, and a return from injury probably does devalue Andujar.
Best-case would be they hit camp and both hit great and look good in left/1B. It would be a great "problem" to have if Frazier looked like a legit Opening Day LF and Andujar looked like a legit 1B. Move Stanton to full-time DH, then you probably look into trading Voit (unless he can be sent down). I like Voit, but I think Andujar is a better overall bat.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 24, 2020, 09:34:36 PM
Maybe you're right. Frazier's value is definitely not great right now, and a return from injury probably does devalue Andujar.
Best-case would be they hit camp and both hit great and look good in left/1B. It would be a great "problem" to have if Frazier looked like a legit Opening Day LF and Andujar looked like a legit 1B. Move Stanton to full-time DH, then you probably look into trading Voit (unless he can be sent down). I like Voit, but I think Andujar is a better overall bat.
Voit has top notch on base skills, Andujar rarely takes a walk. Andujar is a better contact hitter, but Voit has relatively good contact skills for a slugger.
Andujar - 606 PA in 2018
.297/.328/.527 - .855 OPS
Voit - 658 PA in 18/19
.280/.384/.517 - .901 OPS
Andujar is a doubles machine (47 in 2018!) which really kicks up his slugging, but Voit gets on base so much more that he’s the better overall player right now imo. They’re both absolutely awful defensively and would both be DHing instead of playing the field in an ideal scenario.
Edit:
.100 point split between BA and OBP puts Voit into the conversation for elite on base skills
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 24, 2020, 09:44:38 PM
For comparison:
1) Trout: 19.2%
3) Juan Soto: 16.2%
13) Judge: 14.8%
16) Hicks: 14.5%
22) Mookie: 13.5%
26) Voit: 13.1%
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 27, 2020, 12:20:34 PM
Voit has top notch on base skills, Andujar rarely takes a walk. Andujar is a better contact hitter, but Voit has relatively good contact skills for a slugger.
Andujar - 606 PA in 2018
.297/.328/.527 - .855 OPS
Voit - 658 PA in 18/19
.280/.384/.517 - .901 OPS
Andujar is a doubles machine (47 in 2018!) which really kicks up his slugging, but Voit gets on base so much more that he’s the better overall player right now imo. They’re both absolutely awful defensively and would both be DHing instead of playing the field in an ideal scenario.
Edit:
.100 point split between BA and OBP puts Voit into the conversation for elite on base skills
The doubles are big to me. On base is great, but doubles do a lot of damage. A walk is as good as a hit, but a double is better than anything but a home run to me. They drive in all but the slowest runner from any base, and they keep at least one runner in scoring position.
Honestly, other than the defense, you really can't go wrong with either at first. And if Stanton can actually play left field regularly you can just get both in the lineup anyway. It would get really interesting if Stanton shows he can play out there every day and Frazier looks good too.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 27, 2020, 01:18:26 PM
The doubles are big to me. On base is great, but doubles do a lot of damage. A walk is as good as a hit, but a double is better than anything but a home run to me. They drive in all but the slowest runner from any base, and they keep at least one runner in scoring position.
Honestly, other than the defense, you really can't go wrong with either at first. And if Stanton can actually play left field regularly you can just get both in the lineup anyway. It would get really interesting if Stanton shows he can play out there every day and Frazier looks good too.
Slugging % (and subsequently OPS) factor in doubles and Andujar only beats Voit by 10 points. Voit hits HRs at a higher rate.
Post by: klaximilian on January 27, 2020, 03:11:25 PM
I know it hard to top last year's injury plagued season, but prepare for the Yankees to be much healthier this season.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 27, 2020, 05:45:29 PM
The biggest acquisition is not Gerrit Cole, it's Head Trainer Eric Cressey.
I know it hard to top last year's injury plagued season, but prepare for the Yankees to be much healthier this season.
This is a quality hot take, but I disagree.
Regular season yes, Postseason no. We haven’t really had issues getting to the playoffs, but never really had a postseason caliber rotation which has hurt us.
Post by: klaximilian on January 27, 2020, 09:08:01 PM
Cressey is somewhat of a celebrity my industry and regarded as the best sports performance coach for overhead athletes out there. For crying out loud, he has his own training shoe through New Balance. His resume with professional baseball players is squeaky clean, particularly with pitchers. (Kluber, Scherzer, Hand, Corbin, and Thor just to make a few)
I was actually shocked (and equally stoked) was he jumped ship from CSP to work in the Bronx. The Yankees had to have thrown a ton of money at him.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 27, 2020, 09:20:31 PM
I didn't expect many or any to agree with me.
Cressey is somewhat of a celebrity my industry and regarded as the best sports performance coach for overhead athletes out there. For crying out loud, he has his own training shoe through New Balance. His resume with professional baseball players is squeaky clean, particularly with pitchers. (Kluber, Scherzer, Hand, Corbin, and Thor just to make a few)
I was actually shocked (and equally stoked) was he jumped ship from CSP to work in the Bronx. The Yankees had to have thrown a ton of money at him.
I shared similar sentiments when he was hired
https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1213271056666038278?s=21
Wow, I actually know who this guy is. Been reading articles on his website for years. He's quite literally one of the best in the business, idk if he's worked for a team before. Has plenty of star clients.
Post by: klaximilian on January 27, 2020, 09:31:26 PM
I shared similar sentiments when he was hired
Nice! I'm a little surprised anyone here even knew who he was.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 28, 2020, 11:09:58 AM
While I'm with SFD in terms of yeah, Cole is by far the key, imagine if last year's team didn't set a record for IL stints? If Cressey can keep everyone healthy, this team could threaten the wins record.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 28, 2020, 11:19:25 AM
Rockies->Yankees
Nolan Arenado
Yankees->Rockies
Frazier
Urshela
Andujar
Deivi Garcia
That's a massive give by the Yanks, especially if they have to take on Arenado's whole contract, but I'd still do it. There's the whole threat of "Will he stay for 2 years then opt out?" But given he's got a full no-trade right now, you'd assume he'd only come here if he actually wanted to.
It would also hurt giving up both Urshela and Andujar, but neither is comparable to Arenado at third, so both would be looking at either 1B or being a backup.
Losing Garcia would suck, but right now, the rotation is Cole, Severino, Tanaka, Paxton and then whoever excels among Happ, Montgomery, and anyone else who gets a shot. Garcia will be in SWB for the near-term at best.
I do hope that if a deal like that happens though, the Rockies at least have to kick in some cash against that contract.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 28, 2020, 01:07:06 PM
Saw an article yesterday proposing a Yankees/Rockies trade.
Rockies->Yankees
Nolan Arenado
Yankees->Rockies
Frazier
Urshela
Andujar
Deivi Garcia
That's a massive give by the Yanks, especially if they have to take on Arenado's whole contract, but I'd still do it. There's the whole threat of "Will he stay for 2 years then opt out?" But given he's got a full no-trade right now, you'd assume he'd only come here if he actually wanted to.
It would also hurt giving up both Urshela and Andujar, but neither is comparable to Arenado at third, so both would be looking at either 1B or being a backup.
Losing Garcia would suck, but right now, the rotation is Cole, Severino, Tanaka, Paxton and then whoever excels among Happ, Montgomery, and anyone else who gets a shot. Garcia will be in SWB for the near-term at best.
I do hope that if a deal like that happens though, the Rockies at least have to kick in some cash against that contract.
I would do that deal, and actually think it’s pretty fair for both sides. I think an NL team would be hesitant to play both Andujar and Frazier in the field, but they would freaking rake at Coors. Gio at 3rd would be a cost effective replacement of Arenado, you could probably hide Andujar at 1B and Frazier in RF and just try to mash every other team to death. It’s not like the Rockies are gonna be winning the pitching/defense battle with their current roster composition anytime soon
Seems like the prospect Gurus aren’t as high on Deivi as we had hoped after his amazing year last year, so in the right deal he is tradeable. My stance on that probably changed after the Cole signing. Right now the only untouchable in the minors is Jasson Dominguez.
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 28, 2020, 01:15:42 PM
I would do that deal, and actually think it’s pretty fair for both sides. I think an NL team would be hesitant to play both Andujar and Frazier in the field, but they would freaking rake at Coors. Gio at 3rd would be a cost effective replacement of Arenado, you could probably hide Andujar at 1B and Frazier in RF and just try to mash every other team to death. It’s not like the Rockies are gonna be winning the pitching/defense battle with their current roster composition anytime soon
Seems like the prospect Gurus aren’t as high on Deivi as we had hoped after his amazing year last year, so in the right deal he is tradeable. My stance on that probably changed after the Cole signing. Right now the only untouchable in the minors is Jasson Dominguez.
Agreed on all counts, but especially the bolded.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 28, 2020, 02:36:54 PM
Agreed on all counts, but especially the bolded.
Landed at #53 prospect in baseball on MLB Pipeline new rankings over the weekend. Insane
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 28, 2020, 05:57:34 PM
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#Yankees signed former #Mets catcher Josh Thole to a minor league deal. He would get $600,000 if he makes it to the majors. Joins Chris Iannetta and Erik Kratz on minor league pacts behind Sanchez/Higashioka. Thole hasn’t played in majors since 2016.
Quite the trio of scrub minor league catchers
Post by: MBGreen on January 30, 2020, 08:35:04 AM
Quite the trio of scrub minor league catchers
I forgot Thole existed. His suckitude is elite.
Post by: Johnny English on January 30, 2020, 08:39:52 AM
I forgot Thole existed. His suckitude is elite.
Was Thole the guy we used exclusively to catch for Dickey?
Post by: MBGreen on January 30, 2020, 08:54:06 AM
Was Thole the guy we used exclusively to catch for Dickey?
Yessir
Post by: SixFeetDeep on January 31, 2020, 02:24:50 PM
Porn
Post by: AlioTheFool on January 31, 2020, 02:39:32 PM
https://twitter.com/yankeethrowback/status/1223038083563769856?s=21
Porn
Jesus that pitch was incredible.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 02, 2020, 09:39:12 AM
“If my quick Statcast query is correct, Aaron Judge has struck out looking 166 times in his career, 37 of which were missed calls. That’s over 22%!
7 of those were 3-2 counts. If we convert these to walks and wipe the other 30, Judge’s career line goes from .273/.394/.558 to .280/.405/.573. His K% drops from 31.6% to 30.0%. This doesn’t even account for miscalls earlier in the count which put him in a hole.“
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 03, 2020, 09:51:20 AM
Wild stuff:
“If my quick Statcast query is correct, Aaron Judge has struck out looking 166 times in his career, 37 of which were missed calls. That’s over 22%!
7 of those were 3-2 counts. If we convert these to walks and wipe the other 30, Judge’s career line goes from .273/.394/.558 to .280/.405/.573. His K% drops from 31.6% to 30.0%. This doesn’t even account for miscalls earlier in the count which put him in a hole.“
Crazy. The missed calls on Judge are ridiculous. To have such a huge strike zone in the first place, and to consistently have it widened is a testament to just how great a hitter he is.
Oh, and he also doesn't have the advantage of hearing trash can banging. #realmvp #fuckaltuve
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 03, 2020, 09:53:18 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 03, 2020, 04:57:35 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 04, 2020, 11:06:12 AM
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The Jeter non-voter was among the 83 that chose not to make their ballot public.
freaking Coward
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 04, 2020, 01:35:25 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 05, 2020, 02:59:49 PM
We should prob get a new training staff
Post by: mj2sexay on February 05, 2020, 03:47:04 PM
Good thing we didn't deal Happ?
Post by: Badger on February 05, 2020, 05:14:47 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 05, 2020, 05:20:01 PM
When is Gumby back?
Pretty sure he’s good to go. He threw 4 innings at the end of last season. Sweeny say he’s the front runner to take Pax’s inning while he’s out. Lasagna and Cessa also in play.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 06, 2020, 06:35:25 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 06, 2020, 09:06:58 AM
Paxton out 3-4 months
We should prob get a new training staff
In fairness, this injury was from last season, and he played through it. It just recently flared up again and forced the surgery. Supposedly, it's a big reason they wound up keeping Happ.
Cashman said the No. 5 rotation spot will be decided between Jordan Montgomery, Michael King, Jonathan Loaisiga, Luis Cessa & Deivi Garcia, calling it an “open competition.”
It has to really be between Cessa, Montgomery, and Loaisiga, right? The other two can be stashed in the minors. I know Cessa definitely can't. Not sure about Monty or Lasagna, but it would be hard to push either down to promote the other two, no?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 06, 2020, 10:02:46 AM
Gumby is the front runner and will get the job if he’s healthy through ST.
Cessa and Lasagna are more effective in the bullpen. One or both of them will be needed to spot start or be the long man out of the pen at some point in the season.
Deivi should spend some more time in the minors. He wasn’t as sharp in AAA compared to his complete dominance of the lower minors and the scouting publications aren’t as high on him as his stats indicate. He’s still a top prospect, but I have high expectations for him and he wasn’t as highly ranked as I had hoped and there are a couple question marks about him.
Michael King is the dark horse to unseat Montgomery. Only threw 46 innings in 2019 but was absolutely dominant in 2018 and poised to get his chance at the rotation in ST before he got hurt. He did make it back up to the majors last year to toss a couple innings (think he was the callup when Dellin got hurt)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 12, 2020, 10:53:02 PM
I remember this outing
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 13, 2020, 10:06:53 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 16, 2020, 11:19:46 AM
This was great. Don’t think anyone knew Britton had any kind of personality
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 06:54:53 AM
https://twitter.com/brendankutynj/status/1229380165886709761?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 02:13:59 PM
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You know, when he plays, he signals,” Devasahayam told NJ Advance Media. “They have their own signals, first of all, for pitch type and all that. ... And then there’s another thing called romantically and sexually signaling toward me. That is how our relationship has progressed because he has started sexually signaling toward me.”
Is this chick stealing signs?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 02:15:16 PM
A fan suing Brett Gardner claims he sends her sexual signals from the field and that she's his "future wife." They have never even met. Gardner filed for a restraining order to keep the fan away from him and his family:
https://twitter.com/brendankutynj/status/1229380165886709761?s=21
I Didn’t clink the link the first time around to see the massive Indian titties
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 02:17:57 PM
Let Brett Bang
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 08:31:02 PM
https://twitter.com/captainderk/status/1229441606077624320?s=21
Been following this Yankees fan on twitter for a couple years and right now he’s at Astros spring training doing the lords work
Post by: Badger on February 17, 2020, 09:52:14 PM
I Didn’t clink the link the first time around to see the massive Indian tittiesDoes she have Instagram?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 09:58:05 PM
Does she have Instagram?
https://mobile.twitter.com/genetiksignal/status/1229542399246032896?s=21
Post by: Badger on February 17, 2020, 10:00:29 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/genetiksignal/status/1229542399246032896?s=21https://twitter.com/GenetikSignal/status/1227442296154677249?s=19
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 10:15:21 PM
https://twitter.com/GenetikSignal/status/1227442296154677249?s=19
lmao
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 10:44:21 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 10:49:30 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 10:50:00 PM
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Oh baby don't stop don't stop go deeper baby deeper, You feel so good I'm gonna cry...Oh Brett
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 10:50:53 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 17, 2020, 11:04:17 PM
Post by: Badger on February 18, 2020, 05:33:32 AM
JA HAPP FINISHED WITH AN ERA BELOW 5 LAST YEARJA "Red Dick" Happ
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 19, 2020, 06:29:52 AM
Aaron Judge high school basketball highlight reel is something else
Post by: Pope on February 19, 2020, 07:51:50 AM
https://twitter.com/hoopfiends/status/1229653302243098624?s=21Lmao
Aaron Judge high school basketball highlight reel is something else
Post by: d sw0rdz on February 19, 2020, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: Miamipuck on February 19, 2020, 01:09:00 PM
Post by: klaximilian on February 19, 2020, 04:20:03 PM
https://twitter.com/hoopfiends/status/1229653302243098624?s=21
Aaron Judge high school basketball highlight reel is something else
LOL. Aaron Gordon does look a lot like Judge.
I didn't realize it until I saw the HS jersey said Archbishop Mitty, a school right down the road from me.
Post by: mj2sexay on February 20, 2020, 01:16:45 PM
excrement.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 20, 2020, 01:19:41 PM
Severino shut down due to forearm pain.
excrement.
They should prob fire the training staff tbh
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 20, 2020, 01:36:41 PM
It's still February and we're down 2 starters (not to mention German).
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 21, 2020, 07:12:59 AM
Post by: Heismanberg on February 21, 2020, 10:19:33 AM
https://twitter.com/nbcnightlynews/status/1230386603052367872?s=21
Aubrey Huff saw this tweet and killed himself
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 22, 2020, 09:52:23 AM
Hmm, something to watch. I knew he was above avg defensively.
I said earlier this offseason that I thought he could match Romine’s production both offensively and defensively. I also think he has a higher ceiling in both categories.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 22, 2020, 01:10:21 PM
Don’t know how reliable that is, but Cashman usually doesn’t BS. If true, just shows how tight that Astros ship was in keeping the cheating in house.
People want to trash Mike Fiers for ratting (that fat POS Ortiz), but that started when he was in Oakland when he was helping young pitchers on how to not get shelled when pitching against Houston. That’s extremely commendable. Obviously once the cat got let out of the bag, the Athletic and Rosenthal approached Fiers.
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 24, 2020, 11:52:14 AM
Sweeney literally just said “Higashioka is an elite pitch framer”
Hmm, something to watch. I knew he was above avg defensively.
I said earlier this offseason that I thought he could match Romine’s production both offensively and defensively. I also think he has a higher ceiling in both categories.
Interesting. You know I was a big Romine fan, but I'd love to see Higgy turn out better. The real question to me is, "Is he good enough to be an everyday player if Sanchez isn't a long-term C?"
Which brings up the interesting tidbit that Sanchez has changed his catching position, which hopefully will make a big difference in his defense. Then it's just a matter of his health.
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 24, 2020, 11:55:22 AM
According to Jack Curry, when Cashman hires Beltran for the FO consultant postion last year, he asked him directly about the rumors of the scheme in Houston. Curry said Cashman got nothing in terms of an answer from Beltran.
Don’t know how reliable that is, but Cashman usually doesn’t BS. If true, just shows how tight that Astros ship was in keeping the cheating in house.
People want to trash Mike Fiers for ratting (that fat POS Ortiz), but that started when he was in Oakland when he was helping young pitchers on how to not get shelled when pitching against Houston. That’s extremely commendable. Obviously once the cat got let out of the bag, the Athletic and Rosenthal approached Fiers.
I wouldn't be surprised if Beltran kept it secret. Why would he tell his potential employer that he literally cheated them out of an opportunity to win a title?
I'm not going to use the word "hero" because that's not an appropriate use of the term, but Fiers breaking the story was bold and needed.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 24, 2020, 02:26:23 PM
Aubrey Huff saw this tweet and killed himself
@aubrey_huff: I don’t mind women in the men’s @mlb @NHL @NFL @nba clubhouse. Seriously I don’t. There are plenty of jobs a woman could do as good, if not better than a man. For example: Chef, clubhouse laundry, or masseuse.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 24, 2020, 06:57:21 PM
Post by: Heismanberg on February 24, 2020, 08:07:41 PM
@aubrey_huff: I don’t mind women in the men’s @mlb @NHL @NFL @nba clubhouse. Seriously I don’t. There are plenty of jobs a woman could do as good, if not better than a man. For example: Chef, clubhouse laundry, or masseuse.
Lmao
Post by: mj2sexay on February 25, 2020, 02:09:22 PM
Son of a bitch, bastard.
Post by: Gorilla on February 25, 2020, 04:08:47 PM
Severino needs TJ.
Son of a bitch, bastard.
Holy excrement, I just saw this. Damn it...
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 25, 2020, 04:36:10 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 25, 2020, 04:36:48 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 08:08:04 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 09:13:48 AM
I just searched the Red Sox depth chart and they don't have a 5th SP listed
Sale
ERod
Eovaldi
Martin Perez
Looking at their bullpen dc it'd be Hector Velasquez or Brian Johnson
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 26, 2020, 10:44:17 AM
From unstoppable juggernaut to suddenly human in a month.
I know SFD doesn't like blaming S&C staff for things, but last year's staff can freak right off.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
After 2 straight years of 32 starts and 190 IP (under the previous S&C staff), Severino came into ST and hurt his rotator cuff. Then he hurt his Lat. then he hurt his forearm and elbow. Guys get hurt. Saying injuries should have been prevented is a dumb take because that’s just not possible.
Luis Severino had notes in his scouting report as a prospect that he carried some injury risk because of a violent delivery and max velocity. Maybe they were right.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 11:09:18 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 26, 2020, 11:36:45 AM
Yeah dude, I’m not putting blame on anyone for Severino blowing up. He had the highest average velocity of any SP the past few years. Those guys are much more prone to TJS, in a lot of cases the training staff can’t prevent that.
After 2 straight years of 32 starts and 190 IP (under the previous S&C staff), Severino came into ST and hurt his rotator cuff. Then he hurt his Lat. then he hurt his forearm and elbow. Guys get hurt. Saying injuries should have been prevented is a dumb take because that’s just not possible.
Luis Severino had notes in his scouting report as a prospect that he carried some injury risk because of a violent delivery and max velocity. Maybe they were right.
Injuries are a part of sports. There's no valid argument that injuries are completely preventable.
However, the Yankees set a record last year for injury list players. It's hard--I'd argue impossible--to be that "unlucky."
Also, lol at blaming anyone other than James Paxton for his injury history
And yes, he's made of glass.
But again, if it were just a couple of injury risk/prone guys I'd be with you on the "bad luck" front. But record-setting is hard to argue simple bad luck. And obviously, the front office at least partially agrees, since they overhauled the training staff.
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 26, 2020, 11:37:55 AM
Post by: MBGreen on February 26, 2020, 11:39:35 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 26, 2020, 11:44:26 AM
We’ll trade you guys Ryan Borucki...always injured ...will fit in nicely here
I'm pretty sure every time a Yankee goes on the injured list, Carl Pavano and Jacoby Ellsbury get complimentary dual rub-and-tugs.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 02:14:26 PM
Freak occurrence, right?
A guy throws a ball thousands of time a year at 100mph and we’re going to act surprised when his arm gets hurt? When these type of injuries are at an all time high around the league?
Other than telling him to throw 90 instead of 100, not sure what the training staff could have done for him. Again, you’re completely ignoring that Severino had perfect health under that same training staff previously.
I’m not going to take that point seriously unless you look at these injuries on a case by case basis.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 02:17:57 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 02:20:23 PM
Honestly though, I'm shocked German wound up losing time to suspension rather than the IL. Talk about a violent delivery.
LOL
German has had Tommy John before.
They got him in a trade for Nathan Eovaldi. Who has had Tommy Johns twice. And a 3rd elbow injury he missed 1.5 seasons with.
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 26, 2020, 02:30:28 PM
And again, the Yankees front office clearly felt something needed to change as well. SFD, you seem to be the only person who thinks the training staff was completely innocent.
Guys are going to get hurt. Absolutely. That's sports. But, and I don't know how to stress this enough, when you're setting records for injuries, something is wrong. Either your training staff is doing a poor job at the C in S&C, or your organization has a real problem with acquiring glass dolls.
LOL
German has had Tommy John before.
They got him in a trade for Nathan Eovaldi. Who has had Tommy Johns twice. And a 3rd elbow injury he missed 1.5 seasons with.
I was not aware German had TJ. I'm also not at all shocked. As I've said, that's a ridiculously violent delivery.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 02:45:51 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 26, 2020, 03:38:20 PM
Stanton has a calf strain, opening day in question. I’ll shut up now.
I was just coming here to say "Now I gotta apologize to SFD"
Unreal
Stanton was a massive waste
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 26, 2020, 08:46:44 PM
I saw some of this too
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 27, 2020, 12:25:43 PM
Wade also hit a shot just now.
Andujar looking back to his old self at the plate.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 27, 2020, 12:27:22 PM
https://twitter.com/kylenyy/status/1233096064695197702?s=21
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 27, 2020, 12:37:31 PM
Clint HR:
https://twitter.com/kylenyy/status/1233096064695197702?s=21
He's got such a nice swing. I really want that dude to stick. Screw Stanton at this point.
Also, Andujar is making an argument too.
It's really too bad Stanton is untradeable. I'd ship him out for nothing and give the opportunities to the young and hungry guys in a heartbeat.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 27, 2020, 01:51:26 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 27, 2020, 03:13:12 PM
Sweeney literally just said “Higashioka is an elite pitch framer”
Hmm, something to watch. I knew he was above avg defensively.
I said earlier this offseason that I thought he could match Romine’s production both offensively and defensively. I also think he has a higher ceiling in both categories.
https://twitter.com/dbitlefty/status/1233081208696909825?s=21
Okay then
Post by: delavan on February 27, 2020, 04:51:04 PM
https://twitter.com/dbitlefty/status/1233081208696909825?s=21Nice. The 2nd framed pitch was slick.
Okay then
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 27, 2020, 09:08:16 PM
Clarke Schmidt
https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1233162552311459840?s=21
Rotation. Now.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 27, 2020, 09:21:56 PM
Different batter, same level of helplessness
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 28, 2020, 08:16:00 AM
Coney trying not to blow his load in this clip
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 28, 2020, 09:14:42 AM
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In the clubhouse just now In Tampa Giancarlo Stanton said “there’s no words” to describe his level of frustration at yet another injury. “Just have to get back to where I need to be.” Doesn’t know yet when he’ll be able to resume baseball activities.
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 28, 2020, 11:03:36 AM
https://twitter.com/dbitlefty/status/1233081208696909825?s=21
Okay then
Holy excrement, like delavan said, that second one was fantastic!
https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1233162552311459840?s=21
Rotation. Now.
Really nasty stuff this guy's got.
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 28, 2020, 11:04:49 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on February 28, 2020, 12:25:52 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 28, 2020, 04:23:24 PM
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/02/how-yankees-clint-fraziers-matt-holliday-inspired-change-could-bring-bigger-power.html (https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/02/how-yankees-clint-fraziers-matt-holliday-inspired-change-could-bring-bigger-power.html)
Post by: AlioTheFool on February 28, 2020, 04:25:08 PM
If that happens, Giancarlo, all is forgiven.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 03, 2020, 09:46:01 AM
Post by: mj2sexay on March 03, 2020, 11:32:35 AM
Clint Frazier made a change to his batting stance thanks to Matt Holiday. I really want this kid to make the team.
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/02/how-yankees-clint-fraziers-matt-holliday-inspired-change-could-bring-bigger-power.html (https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/02/how-yankees-clint-fraziers-matt-holliday-inspired-change-could-bring-bigger-power.html)
If he can't get an opportunity to play every day with Judge and Stanton out for the time being and Hicks out for a substantial period of time, they need to stop sitting on this kid already and deal him for an arm.
The way I figure it is with those two out, your OD lineup will have Frazier in left, Gardy in center and Tauchman in right with Andujar as the DH. Infield of Voit-DJ-Gleyber-Gio.
Also, there was a fleeting rumor yesterday of the Yankees and Mets discussing Andujar for Matz. At least from my perspective, I'd want a hell of a lot more than Matz if I'm giving up a guy that went .297 with an OPS of .855 with 27 home runs and a shade under 100 rbis in his rookie season, and is only hitting 25 years old.
Apparently everyone is pleasantly surprised at how he looks in left, though that could be classic Yankee building up a guy to ship him stuff.
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 03, 2020, 12:13:38 PM
Judge and Stanton out for OD
Awesome
Brett Gardner will have to play every day again, along with Tauchman, Frazier, and Andujar platooning the corners. Not terrible, but certainly not what we were envisioning a month ago.
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 03, 2020, 12:14:39 PM
If he can't get an opportunity to play every day with Judge and Stanton out for the time being and Hicks out for a substantial period of time, they need to stop sitting on this kid already and deal him for an arm.
The way I figure it is with those two out, your OD lineup will have Frazier in left, Gardy in center and Tauchman in right with Andujar as the DH. Infield of Voit-DJ-Gleyber-Gio.
Also, there was a fleeting rumor yesterday of the Yankees and Mets discussing Andujar for Matz. At least from my perspective, I'd want a hell of a lot more than Matz if I'm giving up a guy that went .297 with an OPS of .855 with 27 home runs and a shade under 100 rbis in his rookie season, and is only hitting 25 years old.
Apparently everyone is pleasantly surprised at how he looks in left, though that could be classic Yankee building up a guy to ship him stuff.
If Cashman deals Andujar for Matz straight up, we riot
Post by: mj2sexay on March 03, 2020, 12:24:03 PM
If Cashman deals Andujar for Matz straight up, we riot
It'd be absurd. Matz can't stay healthy. If they were willing to sweeten the deal somehow, then I'd be interested to see what other pieces we're talking here, but there's no way a straight up deal is in the best interest of the organization, even with the pitching depth taking the hit they've taken.
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 03, 2020, 01:51:11 PM
It'd be absurd. Matz can't stay healthy. If they were willing to sweeten the deal somehow, then I'd be interested to see what other pieces we're talking here, but there's no way a straight up deal is in the best interest of the organization, even with the pitching depth taking the hit they've taken.
Even healthy, I don't think adding Matz is a big enough addition to counter the subtraction of Andujar.
In the offseason, I advocated trading Andujar, but 1) it was for someone like Arenado and 2) thank goodness we didn't given the state of the lineup health.
Trade vetoed
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 03, 2020, 03:03:04 PM
I want no part of trading for pitchers who can’t stay healthy though.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 03, 2020, 07:34:17 PM
Yuge. PIX11 and My9 are the freaking worst
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 04, 2020, 08:38:30 AM
Jasson Dominguez - #39
Deivi Garcia - #45
Clarke Schmidt - #82
Alexander Vargas - #86
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 04, 2020, 01:45:37 PM
Kiley McDaniel Top 100 Prospects
Jasson Dominguez - #39
Deivi Garcia - #45
Clarke Schmidt - #82
Alexander Vargas - #86
Cashman is an absolute force
I never gave him enough credit. He's managed to both be competitive and build a farm system at the same time. Until recently, I discredited him with things like "Of course you can be competitive when you can afford to field an All-Star roster" or "The farm system is a result of trading Miller and Chapman--who they were destined to bring back anyway" but now is a different story.
Even while still paying Ellsbury and acquiring a disappointing Stanton and all the injuries, he's still finding diamonds everywhere. I was completely wrong about Cashman.
Post by: mj2sexay on March 04, 2020, 01:57:25 PM
Cashman is an absolute force
I never gave him enough credit. He's managed to both be competitive and build a farm system at the same time. Until recently, I discredited him with things like "Of course you can be competitive when you can afford to field an All-Star roster" or "The farm system is a result of trading Miller and Chapman--who they were destined to bring back anyway" but now is a different story.
Even while still paying Ellsbury and acquiring a disappointing Stanton and all the injuries, he's still finding diamonds everywhere. I was completely wrong about Cashman.
Him and Lou Lamoriello are on a pantheon onto themselves in terms of the best GM's I've ever seen relative to my favorite teams. It's not even close.
Krause made some savvy moves for sure to supplement the team around Jordan (trading up for Pippen, drafting Grant), but he didn't draft the GOAT, and did more to break up a dynasty with his antics than anyone else associated with the Bulls. Imagine having the ego to tell your (then) five-time championship winning coach "I don't give a freak if its 82 and 0, you're out after the year."
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 04, 2020, 01:59:25 PM
https://twitter.com/mlbnetwork/status/1235226746225430528?s=21
SIX??
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 04, 2020, 02:29:31 PM
.@LLVIII40 is healthy and ready to mash in 2020 after tearing six ligaments in his core last season
https://twitter.com/mlbnetwork/status/1235226746225430528?s=21
SIX??
Jeez
Wasn't he playing hurt? So his entire core was a shredded mess and he was still out there? Hey Giancarlo...
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 04, 2020, 03:29:32 PM
Jeez
Wasn't he playing hurt? So his entire core was a shredded mess and he was still out there? Hey Giancarlo...
He didn’t know how bad it was, played through it, and hurt himself worse
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 04, 2020, 03:30:29 PM
He didn’t know how bad it was, played through it, and hurt himself worse
Hard freaking core
(No pun intended)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 05, 2020, 02:02:11 PM
Post by: Pope on March 06, 2020, 12:52:25 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 01:33:06 PM
Cole pitching batting practice
That’s what spring training is
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 02:48:31 PM
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Stress fracture of the first right rib for Judge, Boone said
This is fine
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 02:51:04 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 06, 2020, 02:56:29 PM
This is fine
Jeezus
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 02:59:23 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 06, 2020, 03:08:13 PM
https://twitter.com/bryanhoch/status/1236031511520055296?s=21
They think it happened in September...
But they want to give it a couple of weeks to see how much it heals...
Because it's already showing signs of healing...
What's it been doing for 6 months? Something doesn't add up.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 06:06:02 PM
They think it happened in September...
But they want to give it a couple of weeks to see how much it heals...
Because it's already showing signs of healing...
What's it been doing for 6 months? Something doesn't add up.
The root cause is from September. It was exacerbated and became painful recently.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 06:20:33 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 06:54:13 PM
Wtf
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 06, 2020, 08:21:15 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 07, 2020, 08:16:27 AM
Look up where the “first rib” is in human anatomy
Wtf
https://twitter.com/canth0ldme/status/1236037673443344384?s=21
Post by: Johnny English on March 07, 2020, 12:00:16 PM
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/03/it-wasnt-batting-practice-it-was-malpractice-yankees-are-to-blame-for-aaron-judges-botched-diagnosis.html
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 07, 2020, 12:04:20 PM
This is hilariously bad writing.
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/03/it-wasnt-batting-practice-it-was-malpractice-yankees-are-to-blame-for-aaron-judges-botched-diagnosis.html
Credit to anyone that made it past 2 of these:
“ Remember: He heard a “crack" and a "pop.”
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 10, 2020, 02:09:53 PM
The health of this team is really making it hard for me to enjoy the Astros tour of shame.
Post by: mj2sexay on March 10, 2020, 02:52:26 PM
El Gary not at camp. Seeing a doctor for a fever. Was already feeling back pain.
The health of this team is really making it hard for me to enjoy the Astros tour of shame.
Apparently we hired the Mets training staff.
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 10, 2020, 03:11:25 PM
Apparently we hired the Mets training staff.
I'm gonna go SFD on this and say I don't blame the medical staff. Firstly, many of the injuries we're seeing are holdovers from last year, but beyond that, it's starting to appear that some of the guys on this team are just (at least partially) made of glass.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 10, 2020, 03:22:30 PM
I’ll tell you right now, someone like Gary, Judge, Hicks, or Stanton is going to get hurt this year, and it won’t have anything to do with last years training staff or this years training staff. It’s because players get hurt and some players get hurt more often than others. You’re a real poopchute if you blame a player for getting hurt though so it’s much easier to wish death on a strawman nameless employee in the training department.
I am the Reaper
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 10, 2020, 09:30:49 PM
Post by: Badger on March 10, 2020, 09:54:54 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200311/7c67172c110be9b627784c2ff56f6412.jpg)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 10, 2020, 10:04:58 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 10, 2020, 10:05:20 PM
Post by: mj2sexay on March 11, 2020, 11:49:20 AM
What.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 11, 2020, 12:30:50 PM
And now Britton's undergoing x-rays on his wrist after being hit with a comebacker during live batting practice.
What.
Right wrist
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 11, 2020, 12:31:28 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 12, 2020, 08:49:56 AM
Whooooo
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 12, 2020, 08:51:51 AM
G Cole for good measure
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 12, 2020, 12:27:56 PM
Idk, this freakin sucks man
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 12, 2020, 04:05:57 PM
More time for Judge/Stanton/Paxton to recover?
Idk, this freakin sucks man
Both of these are exactly what I mentally went through
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 12, 2020, 04:20:30 PM
Both of these are exactly what I mentally went through
I would rather watch baseball with triple a players than none at all
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 13, 2020, 08:29:52 AM
This is pretty wild
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 13, 2020, 01:08:50 PM
I would rather watch baseball with triple a players than none at all
100%
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 16, 2020, 12:14:53 PM
Post by: Badger on March 26, 2020, 07:51:11 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 26, 2020, 08:34:46 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 26, 2020, 05:20:55 PM
Yet another opportunity to screw the Yankees. Not that it's on purpose, but excrement, Yankee Stadium is a pretty big home-field advantage to lose.
freak you coronavirus
Post by: Badger on March 26, 2020, 06:12:32 PM
Now there's a possibility the World Series could be played at a neutral site.But why
Yet another opportunity to screw the Yankees. Not that it's on purpose, but excrement, Yankee Stadium is a pretty big home-field advantage to lose.
freak you coronavirus
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 26, 2020, 06:56:23 PM
But why
I just wanted to bitch about something. Cuz this sucks.
Post by: Badger on March 26, 2020, 06:57:01 PM
I just wanted to bitch about something. Cuz this sucks.I meant why would they do that.
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 26, 2020, 07:24:01 PM
I meant why would they do that.
Oh, my bad, thought you were pulling a Tommy.
As for the topic, it's an "idea on the table" for Manfred. It would allow the season to go further into the year, possibly ending in October rather than September, and the playoff teams could all compete at neutral sites in southern states where the weather would be warmer, presumably into November. It seems the key is players really want as close to 162 as possible to not mess with their stats.
It would be kind of cool to watch the Yankees in the World Series on Thanksgiving...
Also, an idea on the table is a return of scheduled double-headers, which I would love to see.
Post by: Badger on March 26, 2020, 08:21:50 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 26, 2020, 10:38:30 PM
All I know is once baseball starts again I'm buying 4 tickets to a game.Sup
Post by: AlioTheFool on March 27, 2020, 11:35:42 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 29, 2020, 09:32:25 AM
I’ll always remember getting home from that game at 1am and watching the encore and highlights until 4am
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 29, 2020, 12:09:42 PM
Jeters final home game on YES at 1pm
I’ll always remember getting home from that game at 1am and watching the encore and highlights until 4am
Ichiro and Stephen Drew were in the roll call for this game
Post by: SixFeetDeep on March 29, 2020, 12:11:50 PM
Post by: delavan on March 29, 2020, 09:12:22 PM
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Post by: delavan on April 12, 2020, 04:51:30 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on April 21, 2020, 06:46:29 AM
Post by: Badger on May 02, 2020, 11:16:55 PM
https://twitter.com/TomBiersdorfer/status/1256762985986568200?s=19
THINK OF THE JEETCONOMY
Post by: SixFeetDeep on May 03, 2020, 08:42:07 AM
Matt Chapman: 34 DRS/1350
Mike Tauchman: 35 DRS/1350
(150 9-inning games is 1350 innings)
Sup
Post by: SixFeetDeep on May 14, 2020, 01:30:55 PM
https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA201906190.shtml
Post by: SixFeetDeep on May 24, 2020, 10:04:45 AM
Post by: Badger on June 07, 2020, 07:49:20 PM
https://www.uninterrupted.com/podcasts/4QU0GTlhv2ACoUsGSYiSmG/r-2-c-2
Ep 91
Post by: SixFeetDeep on June 11, 2020, 11:38:54 AM
Post by: Badger on June 24, 2020, 01:23:39 PM
Post by: delavan on June 27, 2020, 03:08:49 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on June 30, 2020, 12:55:24 PM
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Later on @yesnetwork digitals... you’ll hear from #yankees GM Brian Cashman who said all preliminary signs point to @thejudge44 being ready for Opening Day!
Brian Cashman added (barring no setbacks over the next 3 weeks) he expects James Paxton, Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton to be good to go as well
-Meredith
Post by: AlioTheFool on June 30, 2020, 02:07:58 PM
freaking Detroit or Miami is going to win the WS.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on June 30, 2020, 02:32:32 PM
I am so ambivalent about the start of this "season."
freaking Detroit or Miami is going to win the WS.
You forgot we have Mike Ford didn’t you
Post by: AlioTheFool on June 30, 2020, 07:18:33 PM
You forgot we have Mike Ford didn’t you
Well the Mets got Melky Cabrera so clearly the rich keep getting richer
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 01, 2020, 07:55:02 AM
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The first day of #MLB summer camp, featuring the intake screening for COVID-19, could tell the story for the season.
Post by: Badger on July 07, 2020, 07:44:34 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 07, 2020, 03:20:01 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 07, 2020, 09:33:31 PM
Post by: Badger on July 08, 2020, 07:25:44 AM
Cute that Houston gets around having to come here.Just wait until 2021!
Post by: delavan on July 08, 2020, 08:34:12 AM
https://nypost.com/2020/07/07/gerrit-cole-looks-every-bit-the-yankees-ace-in-intrasquad-game/
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 08, 2020, 08:39:01 AM
Post by: delavan on July 08, 2020, 08:59:42 AM
Launch JA Happ into the sun and go with Gumby and Clarke Schmidt as the 4/5
Any idea how long Domingo Germán's '80 game' suspension will be with the shortened schedule?
Post by: Heismanberg on July 08, 2020, 09:01:39 AM
Any idea how long Domingo Germán's '80 game' suspension will be with the shortened schedule?
The whole season
Post by: delavan on July 08, 2020, 10:17:53 AM
The whole seasonouch (thx for the fyi Heis)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 08, 2020, 12:33:44 PM
Post by: delavan on July 08, 2020, 01:22:12 PM
German can have a seat on the rocket into the sunAlong with Jacoby Ellsbury
Post by: Badger on July 10, 2020, 11:23:08 AM
Post by: Badger on July 11, 2020, 03:16:40 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 14, 2020, 09:34:28 AM
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Brian Cashman may have just reeled in his latest monster catch.
Roderick Arias, the top international free agent of the 2021 class, was recently spotted working out wearing a Yankee cap. Fangraphs calls him “the consensus top prospect” in the 2021 class. The switch hitting shortstop is said to be a five tool stud with a current player comparison of Francisco Lindor.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 14, 2020, 11:01:28 AM
Let’s freaking goooooo
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 14, 2020, 05:53:04 PM
Post by: Badger on July 18, 2020, 09:29:20 AM
https://twitter.com/Jomboy_/status/1151971547147583488?s=20
Post by: delavan on July 18, 2020, 11:33:55 AM
https://twitter.com/pinstripealley/status/1284518341118513152
Post by: delavan on July 18, 2020, 12:41:39 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS6yEs9OxLs
Post by: Badger on July 18, 2020, 08:35:20 PM
Post by: delavan on July 19, 2020, 07:48:32 PM
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1284991207349923840
edit - crushed:
https://twitter.com/BarnHasSpoken/status/1285006868209860608
edit - destroyed:
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1285022846784286720
Post by: Badger on July 20, 2020, 09:05:10 PM
https://twitter.com/BryanHoch/status/1285389428769333249?s=20
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 21, 2020, 09:15:01 PM
When you glow up from being a generational athlete at 16 to Dominican Thanos at 17
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 21, 2020, 09:28:10 PM
https://twitter.com/frankiestooloud/status/1285727932640645120?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 23, 2020, 09:25:20 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 23, 2020, 01:44:15 PM
Watched the Yankees play the Mets and Phillies and CAN'T WAIT
Is it 7 PM yet?!
Post by: Badger on July 23, 2020, 02:16:42 PM
Post by: Badger on July 23, 2020, 10:10:03 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 23, 2020, 10:10:08 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 24, 2020, 02:23:37 PM
Stanton destroyed that one
DJ wasn't even in the lineup
Just hand this team the title right now
Post by: Johnny English on July 24, 2020, 02:49:57 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 24, 2020, 03:01:37 PM
Yankees fans are like Leafs fans. Start 1-0 and they're already going into the loft to dig out the bunting. Only difference is that the Yankees do occasionally win a playoff series.
They'd have probably won the last couple of World Series if not for Houston*
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 24, 2020, 03:02:39 PM
Post by: delavan on July 24, 2020, 06:42:13 PM
Yankees fans are like Leafs fans..
This sounds like a particularly irrelevant parody.
; )
Post by: Badger on July 25, 2020, 03:41:38 PM
https://twitter.com/TorresGleyber/status/1287077749509824512?s=19
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 25, 2020, 08:32:08 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 25, 2020, 09:57:26 PM
Gonna kill myself to prove JE wrong
Post by: Badger on July 26, 2020, 10:18:49 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 26, 2020, 10:24:24 AM
Andujar starting LF today, batting 7th
Let’s go
Post by: Badger on July 27, 2020, 09:41:13 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 28, 2020, 11:36:01 AM
Post by: Badger on July 28, 2020, 11:39:49 AM
That was a fun seasonTied for best record in the league
Post by: Johnny English on July 28, 2020, 11:51:04 AM
Tied for best record in the league
You don't even have the best record in the division.
Post by: IATA on July 28, 2020, 11:53:38 AM
mlb wsa right about this being a historic season afterall
Post by: Badger on July 28, 2020, 01:07:56 PM
You don't even have the best record in the division.Only the first 3 games counted
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 29, 2020, 10:40:04 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 29, 2020, 06:01:55 PM
https://twitter.com/danalanrourke/status/1288492908673413121?s=21
Gray Thorn (sp?) lost his mind last year with the Os pitching to Torres
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 29, 2020, 06:06:54 PM
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@DanJFederico
Luke Voit was acquired by the Yankees on this day two years ago and has played in 158 games ever since, slashing .277/.381.515 with 36 HR & 96 RBI over that span. Giovanny Gallegos has turned into a very effective reliever for the Cardinals but chalk it up as a W for the Yankees
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 29, 2020, 06:37:42 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 29, 2020, 09:42:56 PM
Last year I was 100% certain we were going to freak him up, based mainly on his stupid name
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 29, 2020, 10:11:04 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 30, 2020, 10:40:28 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 30, 2020, 10:40:42 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 30, 2020, 11:07:13 PM
And the ABSOLUTE FIRST BEST IN all of MLB at Striking out
If he can get those numbers up by the middle of August next year ( before they send him to Scranton) he will go down as the greatest One Year Wonder in baseball history
Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk
Should Aaron Judge be held liable for sg3’s suicide attempt?
MY COLUMN:
Post by: SixFeetDeep on July 30, 2020, 11:10:48 PM
I feel normal for the first time in a while
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 30, 2020, 11:23:18 PM
Too bad there's no way we're getting all the way through the World Series.
Post by: delavan on July 31, 2020, 05:18:15 AM
1st AB: 116 mph rope
2nd AB: 117 mph rope
3rd AB: 96 mph line double
Judge clutch ftw
Post by: Badger on July 31, 2020, 06:16:53 AM
The way Stanton's going I'd move my 3rd baseman and SS to the right of 2nd base before he kills someone.They should take the field with their helmets on.
1st AB: 116 mph rope
2nd AB: 117 mph rope
3rd AB: 96 mph line double
Judge clutch ftw
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 31, 2020, 12:28:29 PM
I just hope Gleyber is okay. Supposedly it's just a contusion and he's day-to-day.
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 31, 2020, 12:30:22 PM
I hope the Yankees blare their noise at home.
Post by: Badger on July 31, 2020, 01:02:46 PM
The artifical crowd noise in Baltimore was a little distracting last night. I don't think I've ever heard a Baltimore crowd actually that loud.Roll call plz
I hope the Yankees blare their noise at home.
Post by: delavan on July 31, 2020, 03:39:26 PM
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1289043056734461952
Post by: AlioTheFool on July 31, 2020, 09:19:29 PM
And they're gonna get screwed when MLB shuts down Monday.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 01, 2020, 06:31:41 PM
Post by: delavan on August 01, 2020, 06:48:51 PM
Gio
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 02, 2020, 06:59:30 PM
Another night, another Judge bomb
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 02, 2020, 09:20:37 PM
Another night, another Judge bomb
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 02, 2020, 09:21:09 PM
2 tonight
All have tied the game or given the Yankees the lead
Post by: delavan on August 02, 2020, 09:21:54 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 04, 2020, 08:56:47 AM
https://twitter.com/talkinyanks/status/1290389244352114688?s=21
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 04, 2020, 12:18:36 PM
Post by: Heismanberg on August 05, 2020, 05:07:21 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 05, 2020, 10:02:01 PM
JA Happ sucks
Like a lot
But not as much as Angel Hernandez
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 06, 2020, 07:00:14 AM
JA Happ sucks
The worst
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 06, 2020, 01:20:20 PM
JA Happ, still in pinstripes.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 08, 2020, 07:40:04 PM
Mostly depending on the result of the game.
2 DHs, 2 splits so far.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 08, 2020, 08:20:47 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 08, 2020, 08:21:02 PM
Post by: IATA on August 09, 2020, 09:02:07 AM
@Feinsand
The Yankees placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and recalled Thairo Estrada from the Alternate Site.
Post by: delavan on August 10, 2020, 11:25:51 AM
https://nypost.com/2020/08/10/yankees-calling-up-clint-frazier-for-another-big-opportunity/
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Clint Frazier is about to receive another major league chance.
The Yankees on Monday announced that they were sending Thairo Estrada to their alternate site. They did not announce a corresponding move, which will come before Tuesday’s home game against the Braves. But two sources told The Post the plan was to promote Frazier.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 10, 2020, 03:29:16 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 10, 2020, 03:48:50 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 10, 2020, 03:49:23 PM
Calling up Estrada made no sense at all. If your DH goes down, and you have an overcrowded infield, why would you call up a utility guy--when you already have Wade--and leave a couple of good hitters behind? Even with Andujar's struggles he made more sense than Estrada. But I really want to see Frasier get his shot.
Yeah that made no sense. Now Thairo is down and Frazier is up.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 11, 2020, 06:22:48 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 12, 2020, 11:13:11 AM
Apparently if they keep Andujar in the minors for 8 more days they get an additional year of control
That makes sense then. If you can keep an extra year in this short season, I'm okay with leaving him down. It still doesn't make sense with Frasier though.
TO DETROIT
I've never been convinced Boyd is a great pitcher. I wouldn't give up Andujar or Frasier for him. If Blake really sees something he can capitalize on, I'll bow to his judgement, but I don't think Boyd is worth giving up those guys.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 12, 2020, 01:40:10 PM
That makes sense then. If you can keep an extra year in this short season, I'm okay with leaving him down. It still doesn't make sense with Frasier though.
I've never been convinced Boyd is a great pitcher. I wouldn't give up Andujar or Frasier for him. If Blake really sees something he can capitalize on, I'll bow to his judgement, but I don't think Boyd is worth giving up those guys.
Voit hit a HR to Detroit
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 12, 2020, 05:07:33 PM
Voit hit a HR to Detroit
Ah, okay, haha
I thought you were talking about the rumor mill about the Yankees looking at Boyd in a swap for Andujar or Frasier.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 12, 2020, 05:08:51 PM
FFS
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 13, 2020, 08:19:30 AM
Ah, okay, haha
I thought you were talking about the rumor mill about the Yankees looking at Boyd in a swap for Andujar or Frasier.
Gross.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 13, 2020, 08:22:48 AM
-Trevor Bauer
-Luis Castillo
-Mike Clevinger
I doubt Castillo or Clev get dealt unless you knock their socks off with an offer.
No thanks on Robbie Ray or Fulmer/Boyd.
Edit: This is all my own speculation.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 13, 2020, 08:55:19 AM
Post by: Badger on August 13, 2020, 09:40:25 AM
I've wanted Bauer on this team for years. Make it happen Cash!BD 911
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 13, 2020, 10:16:34 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 13, 2020, 02:40:38 PM
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Red Sox rotation for their series in the Bronx this weekend: TBD, Eovaldi, TBD, TBD.
Bold strategy
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 13, 2020, 05:19:17 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 13, 2020, 09:24:41 PM
It's like David Price is still there
Lmao
He’d be in another country this weekend
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 14, 2020, 10:11:22 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 15, 2020, 09:11:06 PM
C: Kratz
1B: Ford
2B: Wade
SS: Estrada
3B: Gio
RF: Clint
CF: Gardy
LF: Andujar
Post by: Badger on August 15, 2020, 10:00:45 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 16, 2020, 09:00:42 AM
https://twitter.com/talkinyanks/status/1294832631016763393?s=21
freak anyone that ever gave up on Clint
Post by: delavan on August 16, 2020, 05:13:32 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 16, 2020, 09:17:55 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 17, 2020, 09:44:13 PM
Who needs Judge, LaMahieu, or Stanton when you have Frazier, Voit, and Thairo Estrada?
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 20, 2020, 12:08:17 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 20, 2020, 12:19:56 PM
Voit is on freaking fire
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 20, 2020, 09:53:23 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 21, 2020, 11:45:47 AM
Really hoping Gleyber is okay with some rest plus it should ensure Judge can play in whatever the next game is and this reduces the number of lost games for DJLM and Britton.
What a mess with this team. Even with an overhauled training staff they can't stay healthy.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 21, 2020, 11:54:40 AM
Judge can never have a full day off, clearly, given how much the lineup loses when he's out. You can't justify sitting Frazier and Tauchmann anymore. And Hicks is too good a player to be a fifth outfielder.
Mike Ford probably gets hurt a bit too. I'd think you'd have to use the DH spot for Judge, Sanchez, Frazier, and maybe Hicks. There aren't many at-bats for a backup first baseman and there shouldn't be too many days off for Voit going forward either.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 22, 2020, 09:05:56 PM
Real ones know
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 24, 2020, 11:05:22 AM
They'll also play one game at Citi Field on Sept. 3.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 24, 2020, 11:48:01 AM
MLB announces that the Mets and Yankees will play doubleheaders on Aug. 28 and Aug. 30 at Yankee Stadium.
They'll also play one game at Citi Field on Sept. 3.
Oh good. Maybe everyone's arms will fall off!
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 24, 2020, 10:31:25 PM
The Yankees will play 20 games in 17 days (!) starting Friday.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 25, 2020, 09:37:34 AM
Starting tomorrow, the Yankees will play 35 games in 34 days the rest of the season.
The Yankees will play 20 games in 17 days (!) starting Friday.
I'm terrified of the wear and tear on these guys' bodies. I'd honestly be okay if the entire team just refused to play at this point.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 25, 2020, 09:38:00 AM
Lineup the rest of the regular season:
C: Kratz
1B: Ford
2B: Wade
SS: Estrada
3B: Gio
RF: Clint
CF: Gardy
LF: Andujar
Post by: Heismanberg on August 25, 2020, 09:44:48 AM
Starting tomorrow, the Yankees will play 35 games in 34 days the rest of the season.
The Yankees will play 20 games in 17 days (!) starting Friday.
RIP
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 25, 2020, 09:58:18 AM
RIP
What is dead may never die
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 28, 2020, 09:49:41 PM
-my wife when Kratz comes up
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 28, 2020, 10:11:20 PM
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Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 29, 2020, 09:18:51 PM
Post by: Badger on August 30, 2020, 06:32:07 PM
Post by: delavan on August 30, 2020, 07:07:48 PM
Game 2: Delvi Garcia, 1st ML start, pitches lights out, Gary Sanchez grand slam, Yanks win 5-2.
Thank you Mets.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on August 30, 2020, 07:57:02 PM
Not ideal
Better.
Post by: AlioTheFool on August 31, 2020, 02:28:09 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 01, 2020, 09:20:39 PM
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#Rays Cash on the Yankees: "Poor judgement. Poor coaching. Poor teaching."
Here's the full #Rays Cash quote: "I can assure you, other than three years ago, there hasn't been one pitch thrown with intent from any of our guys. Somebody has to be accountable and the last thing I'll say is I have a whole damn stable full of guys that throw 98 mph."
Daft freaking queynte
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 01, 2020, 09:21:10 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 01, 2020, 10:22:11 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 01, 2020, 10:36:17 PM
Post by: mj2sexay on September 01, 2020, 11:13:05 PM
Daft freaking queynte
Lol is Karen Cash freaking kidding me with this garbage.
All that team has done for the last three freaking years is run up and in and talk excrement. But I'm sure Chappy wanted to hit one of them in a freaking two run game when the Yankees are desperate for a win against that team.
Fuckin poopchute. Some of the excrement coming out of managers mouths this year has absolutely no sense at all.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 07:44:13 AM
Lol is Karen Cash freaking kidding me with this garbage.
All that team has done for the last three freaking years is run up and in and talk excrement. But I'm sure Chappy wanted to hit one of them in a freaking two run game when the Yankees are desperate for a win against that team.
Fuckin poopchute. Some of the excrement coming out of managers mouths this year has absolutely no sense at all.
Does he have any situational awareness?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 08:26:42 AM
DJ LeMahieu: "It sounds like they're gonna try to throw at us tomorrow. We'll be ready."
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 08:39:17 AM
https://twitter.com/timandsid/status/1045445250968313856?s=21
That’s for you, bitch.
https://twitter.com/foxsportsfl/status/1045412659087065088?s=21
freaking hoo-ha.
Post by: MBGreen on September 02, 2020, 08:41:17 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 08:44:18 AM
“ The heat got turned up in the temperature-controlled Tropicana Field on Saturday.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone and hitting coach Marcus Thames received fifth-inning ejections from home-plate umpire Vic Carapazza in Game 2 of the doubleheader. Bench coach Carlos Mendoza assumed manager duties.
The ejections appeared to be related to a number of high-and-tight pitches that the Rays threw to the Yankees, two at DJ LeMahieu and one to Gio Urshela.
The chirping from the Yankees’ dugout, in these fan-less games, could be heard on the YES Network after Tampa Bay pitcher Andrew Kittredge knocked down LeMahieu in the top of the fifth inning.“
-Post
After Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu and Luke Voit were pitched up and inside, forcing them to stumble off the plate, Yankees hitting coach Marcus Thames and manager Aaron Boone were tossed in the fifth inning by home plate umpire Vic Carapazza.
-NYDN
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 08:54:16 AM
Solid breakdown
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 02, 2020, 02:31:12 PM
But Kevin Cash desperately wants to pretend they're the Red Sox South. Screw him and the whole team.
I don't condone head hunting, but this "We haven't done anything in 3 years" nonsense is laughable, at best. It's also a really good point that, yes, he did admit that they have willingly done it in the past.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 02:33:46 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 02, 2020, 03:23:55 PM
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Aroldis Chapman was suspended for 3 games & fined for “intentionally throwing” near Mike Brosseau’s head, per MLB.
Aaron Boone is suspended one game and fined as a result of Chapman’s actions.
Kevin Cash is also suspended one game and fined for his postgame comments.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 03:29:15 PM
You’re freaking out of your mind if you think that pitch was “intentional” or “sending a message”. In fact, I’m quite sure that you don’t regularly watch chapman pitch because he uncorks one like that almost every other outing. He’s consistently wild.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 03:34:19 PM
The Yankees were 1-7 against the Rays going into last night! Behind in the division in a short season! Kevin Cash is a freaking idiot.
Post by: mj2sexay on September 02, 2020, 04:37:45 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 08:04:38 PM
Post by: Johnny English on September 02, 2020, 08:29:09 PM
cuck
Stop it
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 08:55:32 PM
Stop it
No, accurate
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 02, 2020, 09:02:24 PM
Stop it
https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1301325400069545984?s=21
Shaddup
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 02, 2020, 10:49:03 PM
I just wish this damn team would score some runs.
Post by: IATA on September 03, 2020, 07:38:00 AM
Chapman’s ERA going into last night was 13.5 in 3 appearances and he hadn’t locked down a save yet. You literally don’t know baseball if you think he’s putting the winning run at the plate.
The Yankees were 1-7 against the Rays going into last night! Behind in the division in a short season! Kevin Cash is a freaking idiot.
maybe if the yankees didnt start talking excrement after they struck him out and he had already walked away people would be more inclined to believe the narrative it was a wild pitch.
reality is chapman deserves this and yall are delusional if you think it wasnt intentional.
Post by: MBGreen on September 03, 2020, 07:59:19 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 03, 2020, 08:29:56 AM
maybe if the yankees didnt start talking excrement after they struck him out and he had already walked away people would be more inclined to believe the narrative it was a wild pitch.
reality is chapman deserves this and yall are delusional if you think it wasnt intentional.
tard alert
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 03, 2020, 09:27:27 AM
https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1301177204626333699?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 03, 2020, 11:59:18 AM
lol
Post by: IATA on September 03, 2020, 12:09:05 PM
Post by: Badger on September 03, 2020, 01:15:02 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 03, 2020, 07:23:08 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 03, 2020, 07:28:14 PM
Just bad in so many ways
Post by: mj2sexay on September 04, 2020, 01:46:40 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 04, 2020, 02:41:24 PM
Lineup the rest of the regular season:
C: Kratz
1B: Ford
2B: Wade
SS: Estrada
3B: Gio
RF: Clint
CF: Gardy
LF: Andujar
Gio and Lasagna to IL. Andujar and Yajure up.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 04, 2020, 02:42:02 PM
-Adler
Yankees will start Mike King in Game 1 of today's doubleheader against the Orioles, with Deivi García starting Game 2. Gerrit Cole is scheduled to start Saturday, so Clarke Schmidt could be activated if the team needs long relief.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 04, 2020, 09:01:11 PM
https://twitter.com/jsterlingcalls/status/1302037882224472067?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 05, 2020, 08:14:28 AM
Post by: delavan on September 05, 2020, 10:41:40 PM
All-time call by John Sterling
https://twitter.com/jsterlingcalls/status/1302037882224472067?s=21
check out the Scooter in full bloom
"..a drive to deep left center...and that ball is outta here!...no it's not...yes it is...no?...what happened?....he caught it?....you gotta be kidding'....I know I gotta get these glasses changed....Seaver saw it and I didn't believe him..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJk9shKvN_Q
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 07, 2020, 11:10:30 PM
Post by: IATA on September 08, 2020, 12:26:21 AM
good luck dudes!!
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 08, 2020, 03:45:44 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 08, 2020, 05:09:57 PM
The lineup has half of it missing at any given time, and the guys that have been healthy don't freaking hit (Hello Gary). And Boone certainly can't throw the ball for the pitching staff.
This team stinks. Fully healthy? They are probably still steamrolling, but the lineup can't make up for the loss of combinations of Stanton, Judge, DJ, Gleyber, Gio over long periods.
Mike Tauchman can hit like crazy when he's the only guy in the lineup you can afford to throw strikes to. Voit is as awesome an all-or-nothing hitter as Sanchez and when one of them is cold, it's nothing. They can't carry a lineup.
The roster isn't built for guys to be out. That's somebody's fault. Not Boone's, but someone's.
Post by: Johnny English on September 08, 2020, 05:23:51 PM
I don't know how it's Boone's fault.
The lineup has half of it missing at any given time, and the guys that have been healthy don't freaking hit (Hello Gary). And Boone certainly can't throw the ball for the pitching staff.
This team stinks. Fully healthy? They are probably still steamrolling, but the lineup can't make up for the loss of combinations of Stanton, Judge, DJ, Gleyber, Gio over long periods.
Mike Tauchman can hit like crazy when he's the only guy in the lineup you can afford to throw strikes to. Voit is as awesome an all-or-nothing hitter as Sanchez and when one of them is cold, it's nothing. They can't carry a lineup.
The roster isn't built for guys to be out. That's somebody's fault. Not Boone's, but someone's.
You should trade Judge, because when something's not going right the answer is to trade your best player. Just think of all the draft picks you'll get.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 08, 2020, 08:46:41 PM
Post by: IATA on September 08, 2020, 09:39:41 PM
With their 5th straight loss, the Yankees fall to 21-21 on the season. This is their latest calendar date with a record of .500 or worse since finishing the 1992 season 76-86.
Post by: MBGreen on September 09, 2020, 08:16:56 AM
@ESPNStatsInfo
With their 5th straight loss, the Yankees fall to 21-21 on the season. This is their latest calendar date with a record of .500 or worse since finishing the 1992 season 76-86.
1992 was a great season
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 09, 2020, 09:14:53 AM
@ESPNStatsInfo
With their 5th straight loss, the Yankees fall to 21-21 on the season. This is their latest calendar date with a record of .500 or worse since finishing the 1992 season 76-86.
Lol, Yes, let’s compare a 60 game season with a late start to 162 game schedules that started in April. V Relevant analysis there, ESPNStatsInfo
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 09, 2020, 09:17:30 AM
Post by: IATA on September 09, 2020, 12:05:40 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200909/0d4ccee34fcf8f28ee9055d584f2e569.jpg)
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 09, 2020, 09:10:44 PM
Now keep it up
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 09, 2020, 09:31:04 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 11, 2020, 09:07:58 PM
Post by: delavan on September 13, 2020, 08:45:26 PM
Next up, the Hogtown BJ's.
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Post by: Johnny English on September 13, 2020, 09:06:22 PM
Fifth win in a row, Yanks now 5.5 games up on the O's for the final playoff spot.
Next up, the Hogtown BJ's.
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(https://i.imgur.com/FdfLY26.png)
Post by: delavan on September 13, 2020, 10:00:31 PM
Post by: delavan on September 13, 2020, 10:16:55 PM
Then again the Hogtown condiment of choice with hot dogs is ketchup?
Quote
To help fans recreate the stadium experience and savour the season we’ve been given, Heinz Ketchup is teaming up with DoorDash to deliver authentic game day dogs straight to fans’ seats (no matter where they are) for Opening Day, July 24, with pre-order starting July 22.
Post by: IATA on September 13, 2020, 10:42:45 PM
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/heinz-ballpark-dogs-delivered-blue-jays-opening-day
Then again the Hogtown condiment of choice with hot dogs is ketchup?
https://youtu.be/oJimiVFCjJ0?t=5
Post by: Johnny English on September 15, 2020, 03:16:57 PM
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/heinz-ballpark-dogs-delivered-blue-jays-opening-day
Then again the Hogtown condiment of choice with hot dogs is ketchup?
Nah, that's just Heinz attempting to cash in. Our official dogs are Schneiders and while I'm sure there are some weirdos who would put ketchup on them, they're not people I'd choose to associate with.
Post by: Badger on September 15, 2020, 05:19:45 PM
Nah, that's just Heinz attempting to cash in. Our official dogs are Schneiders and while I'm sure there are some weirdos who would put ketchup on them, they're not people I'd choose to associate with.
One of my coworkers and I have had a years long dispute over whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs
Post by: Johnny English on September 15, 2020, 05:32:13 PM
One of my coworkers and I have had a years long dispute over whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs
I'm biased because I despise ketchup on anything, but for me a dog has mustard, relish and onions.
Post by: delavan on September 15, 2020, 07:23:01 PM
Bottom of the 3rd.......BJ's 1.......Yankees 12..............still early though.....
Post by: delavan on September 15, 2020, 07:41:44 PM
Nah, that's just Heinz attempting to cash in. Our official dogs are Schneiders and while I'm sure there are some weirdos who would put ketchup on them, they're not people I'd choose to associate with.
Righteous.
One of my coworkers and I have had a years long dispute over whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs
Gotta think you argued o/b/o no-ketchup?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 15, 2020, 08:59:41 PM
Required baseball reading.
https://twitter.com/yankeelibrarian/status/1306041506134986758?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 15, 2020, 09:01:50 PM
Sam Darnold footwork while he tracks this ball at the end
Post by: delavan on September 15, 2020, 09:08:51 PM
https://twitter.com/downtoblack/status/1306045445232353280?s=21
Sam Darnold footwork while he tracks this ball at the end
Like Michael Jackson, he wears one glove for no particular reason.
Scoreboard update: BJ's 3 ; Yanks 20
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Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 16, 2020, 02:16:54 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 16, 2020, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 16, 2020, 08:38:23 PM
Austin Romine could never
Wow
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 16, 2020, 08:39:45 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 16, 2020, 08:40:09 PM
Higgy is something else
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 16, 2020, 08:42:17 PM
Post by: mj2sexay on September 16, 2020, 10:32:00 PM
Nah, that's just Heinz attempting to cash in. Our official dogs are Schneiders and while I'm sure there are some weirdos who would put ketchup on them, they're not people I'd choose to associate with.
Big fan of ketchup but never on hot dogs. Gulden's spicy brown please.
Anyway, Luke Voit eats the sun and drinks the sky and they both go with him when he dies.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 17, 2020, 07:06:09 AM
bat speed
Post by: IATA on September 17, 2020, 12:54:35 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 17, 2020, 01:12:24 PM
mustard is gross and ruins good food
As a member of the Mustard Party, I find this statement abhorrent
Never Ketchup.
Post by: MBGreen on September 17, 2020, 01:12:28 PM
mustard is gross and ruins good food
I'll forgive you this one time for this blasphemy.
Post by: Badger on September 17, 2020, 04:33:11 PM
Gotta think you argued o/b/o no-ketchup?
Correct.
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 17, 2020, 04:47:49 PM
Ketchup is amazing on the one thing you should use it for: french fries
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 17, 2020, 04:50:14 PM
https://twitter.com/jomboy_/status/1306386101322551296?s=21
bat speed
Red Thunder
So glad we didn't trade him. I love a good Gardy party, and Tauchmann was a fun ride, but Clint needs to be in the lineup every single day.
Post by: Badger on September 17, 2020, 07:34:11 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 17, 2020, 07:38:59 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 17, 2020, 07:40:50 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 17, 2020, 10:05:24 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 18, 2020, 01:18:29 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 20, 2020, 05:15:23 PM
Post by: delavan on September 20, 2020, 08:00:42 PM
Sucks to ever lose to Boston, but hopefully that's a get-it-out-of-your-system stinker
Let's hope. Deivi (looks like Kyler Murray in a baseball uniform) and Holder got shelled; Hicks, Stanton & Frazier went 0 for 12.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 20, 2020, 08:33:37 PM
Sucks to ever lose to Boston, but hopefully that's a get-it-out-of-your-system stinker
They just won 10 straight games. That’s a regression to the mean game
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 21, 2020, 06:46:32 AM
They just won 10 straight games. That’s a regression to the mean game
Yeah, I used far less scientific phrasing, but get-it-out-of-your-system was meant to reflect that it's hard to complain when this team has been absolutely dominating and was due for a bad day
Post by: Badger on September 21, 2020, 06:57:02 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 21, 2020, 07:09:09 AM
Didn't realize we clinched last night
It must have come from a loss by someone else because the magic number was 1 going into the game yesterday
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 21, 2020, 07:33:56 PM
Post by: delavan on September 21, 2020, 08:08:42 PM
Is the BJ's Alejandro Kirk any relation to Tough Shop. What a little porker.
https://fourseamimages.photoshelter.com/image/I0000ZBW8M7q0gGY
Post by: MBGreen on September 22, 2020, 09:03:01 AM
Is the BJ's Alejandro Kirk any relation to Tough Shop. What a little porker.
https://fourseamimages.photoshelter.com/image/I0000ZBW8M7q0gGY
His body fat% is less than 624's.
Post by: Badger on September 23, 2020, 09:04:14 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 24, 2020, 08:57:31 AM
https://twitter.com/matthewstucko/status/1308954747660111875?s=21
Post by: delavan on September 24, 2020, 08:35:57 PM
Highlights from last night:
https://twitter.com/matthewstucko/status/1308954747660111875?s=21
Wish this Jekyll & Hyde win-big-lose-big nonsense would level out....in the past 8 days they've:
W 20 - 6 (Tor)
W 13 - 2 (Tor)
W 8 - 0 (Bos)
L 10 - 2 (Bos)
L 11 - 5 (Tor)
W 12 - 1 (Tor)
L 14 - 1 (Tor)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 25, 2020, 03:24:42 PM
Amazing game to attend.
Celebrating a washed up player in a non playoff season.
The atmosphere there was better than the last few playoff games I attended.
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 25, 2020, 07:58:12 PM
https://twitter.com/mlb/status/1309561697032646658?s=21
Amazing game to attend.
Celebrating a washed up player in a non playoff season.
The atmosphere there was better than the last few playoff games I attended.
Wow, you were there? That's amazing
Him and Mo are 1 and 1A for my favorite players ever
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 25, 2020, 09:37:41 PM
Wow, you were there? That's amazing
Him and Mo are 1 and 1A for my favorite players ever
I went to Mo’s retirement game too, the year before. Absolutley amazing game/crowd, but the Jeter game had a playoff vibe and you got a sense that the stadium was packed by some real ultimate diehard fans
I’ve never been at a sporting event that had the tension of his at bats that game. It was pretty wild.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 25, 2020, 09:40:26 PM
Him and Mo are 1 and 1A for my favorite players ever
Me too
🤝
Post by: mj2sexay on September 26, 2020, 04:49:46 AM
But I am so fuckin happy for Donnie Baseball.
Post by: Badger on September 27, 2020, 05:02:53 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 27, 2020, 07:14:42 PM
The time is now
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 27, 2020, 07:19:09 PM
Sucks to basically limp into the playoffs, but Jeter loved to talk about just getting hot at the right time
The time is now
Shane Bieber time
Post by: Badger on September 27, 2020, 08:30:05 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 27, 2020, 09:33:47 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 28, 2020, 09:15:16 AM
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1310354795736313856?s=19
I truly cannot understand why DJ has not been given a long-term extension already
He's the exact opposite of everything the Yankees usually dump tons of cash (mistakenly) into: versatile as a fielder, and a true contact hitter who won't suddenly fall off a cliff in a year or two and stop hitting the only thing he's good at (homers)
They made the mistake with Didi, I really hope they don't screw this one up
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 28, 2020, 10:08:00 AM
I truly cannot understand why DJ has not been given a long-term extension already
He's the exact opposite of everything the Yankees usually dump tons of cash (mistakenly) into: versatile as a fielder, and a true contact hitter who won't suddenly fall off a cliff in a year or two and stop hitting the only thing he's good at (homers)
They made the mistake with Didi, I really hope they don't screw this one up
DJ LeMahieu on impending free agency: "I want to stay here. I've said that a few times. You never know how it goes. I thought I would stay in Colorado and I didn't." #Yankees
The Didi thing isn’t that comparable because of 2 main factors:
-his injury
-his performance in his walk year
Do I wish the Yankees brought him back? Yes. His market and the deal he got tells me they did a pretty good job of evaluating his worth. No reason they can’t re-sign him this offseason, but I’m not betting on them to do so.
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 28, 2020, 10:23:54 AM
DJ LeMahieu on impending free agency: "I want to stay here. I've said that a few times. You never know how it goes. I thought I would stay in Colorado and I didn't." #Yankees
The Didi thing isn’t that comparable because of 2 main factors:
-his injury
-his performance in his walk year
Do I wish the Yankees brought him back? Yes. His market and the deal he got tells me they did a pretty good job of evaluating his worth. No reason they can’t re-sign him this offseason, but I’m not betting on them to do so.
Agreed it's not necessarily comparable, but I'd have at least given Didi what Philly did as an evaluation. But the team had a lot more faith in Gleyber defensively than I did. And I think the Didi ship has sailed here
But DJ has to come back. To me, he's the best player on this team right now, and easily the most consistent
Post by: delavan on September 29, 2020, 12:28:24 AM
Confusing 2020 team - started out looking like the '27 Yankees..
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 29, 2020, 10:40:57 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on September 29, 2020, 01:23:16 PM
Post by: delavan on September 29, 2020, 03:30:53 PM
Let's goooooo
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Nostalgia_Train_to_Yankee_Stadium_%288611425230%29.jpg/640px-Nostalgia_Train_to_Yankee_Stadium_%288611425230%29.jpg)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 29, 2020, 08:36:09 PM
A GARDY PARTY
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 30, 2020, 08:56:32 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 30, 2020, 09:00:49 PM
-Ran in to Wild Thing
-Wore #99
-had the Rick Vaughn haircut
Struck out half the guys he faced in the regular season.
GIO SLAM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on September 30, 2020, 09:33:17 PM
Post by: mj2sexay on September 30, 2020, 11:50:31 PM
Boone freaking sucks.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 01, 2020, 12:16:36 AM
Post by: Badger on October 01, 2020, 12:16:47 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 01, 2020, 07:19:49 AM
Tanaka going deeper in this game than Carlos Carrasco
My blood pressure was through the roof after what transpired before the 2nd rain delay
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 01, 2020, 07:35:12 AM
Inning 1: 99 mph
Innings 2-5: 82 mph
You could tell his body language was horrible and he didn’t have command on his breaking pitches in that monsoon. Just saw the RBI double Ramirez had to go up 1-0 and the splitter didn’t break an inch.
So lucky he was able to find it in the 2nd inning.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 01, 2020, 07:39:23 AM
Post by: Badger on October 01, 2020, 08:49:45 AM
Biggest surprise of the night:
Tanaka going deeper in this game than Carlos Carrasco
My blood pressure was through the roof after what transpired before the 2nd rain delay
It felt like every almost every pitching change by either team backfired
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 01, 2020, 08:57:52 AM
This play was nearly as big as the grand slam
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 01, 2020, 09:42:29 AM
The Gio play is, to me, the most important event in the game's result. So many big moments, but that was the #1 thing to me
This game was marred by poor decision making from every angle; from both managers completely mismanaging their pens, to inexplicable PH/defensive subs, to poor ball/strike calls, to unbelievably bad weather-suspension decisions
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 01, 2020, 09:46:50 AM
If I'm him, I'm flipping tables in the locker room after the game
If Tito was managing, I'm not sure the Yankees are advancing right now
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 01, 2020, 12:41:27 PM
How do you pinch hit for Naylor? That kid lost 2 ABs, one of which would've been in the ninth
If I'm him, I'm flipping tables in the locker room after the game
If Tito was managing, I'm not sure the Yankees are advancing right now
I mean I agree, but there’s no guarantee Naylor hits a 2 run double there where Luplow did. It missed being a HR by 5 ft. So saying PHing Luplow lost them the game is just factually incorrect.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 01, 2020, 04:56:54 PM
I mean I agree, but there’s no guarantee Naylor hits a 2 run double there where Luplow did. It missed being a HR by 5 ft. So saying PHing Luplow lost them the game is just factually incorrect.
I didn't mean just that move lost them the game
Certainly letting Hand go as long as they did was a mistake. Also letting Karinchak go too long as well
I'd equate PH Luplow with Boone subbing Wade for Voit. You just can't take bats like those out of the lineup for guys on the interstate
It was just a bunch of questionable managerial moves on both sides, which the players kept surmounting. Just glad in the end it was the Yanks who were just a bit better (thanks Gio!)
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 01, 2020, 04:59:20 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 05, 2020, 07:51:28 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 05, 2020, 07:51:53 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 05, 2020, 10:21:03 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 05, 2020, 10:22:23 PM
freak Kevin Cash
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 05, 2020, 10:59:52 PM
And like the bunch of bitches they are, they immediately throw at Gio's head
freak Kevin Cash
And then on Gleyber. There wasn’t a pitch like that all game until the 9th.
The Rays are hypocritical trash and it’s not debatable.
Love Gleyber stealing a base in their eye right after that
Post by: mj2sexay on October 05, 2020, 11:27:37 PM
Start Higgy tomorrow.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 06:53:36 AM
Post by: Badger on October 06, 2020, 06:57:14 AM
Stanton!Dongcarlo
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Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 08:42:53 AM
Post by: MBGreen on October 06, 2020, 08:54:43 AM
Giancarlo's grand slam was the first postseason grand slam by a Yankee since Gio Urshela on Wednesday
you stole this from some random bum on twitter
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Big Baby David
@BigBabyDavid_
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10h
Giancarlo's grand slam was the first postseason grand slam by a Yankee since Gio Urshela on Wednesday
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 09:02:13 AM
you stole this from some random bum on twitter
Big Baby David is not a bum
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 09:03:01 AM
FRAZIER FROM DOWNTOWN
Just for full transparency I stole this from John Sterling
Post by: MBGreen on October 06, 2020, 09:25:02 AM
Big Baby David is not a bum
biggest bum in town
Post by: MBGreen on October 06, 2020, 09:25:28 AM
Just for full transparency I stole this from John Sterling
get your own material, Mike Honcho
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 06, 2020, 09:49:16 AM
get your own material, Mike Honcho
Shouldn't you be worrying about what the Jays are doing right now?
Post by: MBGreen on October 06, 2020, 09:50:51 AM
Shouldn't you be worrying about what the Jays are doing right now?
Aren't you stuck somewhere on NY public transit?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 10:47:39 AM
Post by: Badger on October 06, 2020, 04:03:52 PM
Shouldn't you be worrying about what the Jays are doing right now?Golf sucks though
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Post by: Badger on October 06, 2020, 04:26:00 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 06, 2020, 08:02:56 PM
Especially since I really don't like Happ
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 06, 2020, 08:39:04 PM
Wow
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 08:41:49 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 06, 2020, 08:57:57 PM
Boone has managed tonight like this game would be an acceptable loss
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 06, 2020, 10:14:03 PM
I guess at least he's consistently terrible so there's that
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 06, 2020, 10:56:47 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 06, 2020, 11:00:00 PM
Terrible decision-making by the Yankees pulling Garcia after 1, but Bucknor was just unbelievably bad. Like, I miss Angel Hernandez bad
Post by: Derek Smalls on October 06, 2020, 11:30:14 PM
Though they lost because Happ and the pitching sucked. I dont like what they did with Garcia, but the pitching was the problem.
Post by: Badger on October 07, 2020, 06:09:42 AM
-tonight's game starts at 7:10
-Tanaka, no opener bullshit
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 08:07:39 AM
Happ was warming up by the 3rd pitch, before Deivi let up the HR or HBP, so the notion that this wasnt planned in advance by the Yankees front office is just strategy/gamesmanship at this point.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 08:10:24 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 08:14:28 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 10:03:23 AM
https://twitter.com/nyybkn13/status/1313850153028268033?s=21
https://twitter.com/umpscorecards/status/1313827027502338048?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 10:08:12 AM
Post by: mj2sexay on October 07, 2020, 07:22:10 PM
These umps are a joke.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 07:33:33 PM
Way to take Voit's bat completely out of his freaking hands and bail out someone who lost the zone.
These umps are a joke.
They literally cost us a run there
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 07:33:38 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 07:40:39 PM
Post by: mj2sexay on October 07, 2020, 07:42:32 PM
Holy excrement the ump fucked us again on the strike em out throw em out
Yup. One thing to have a consistently wide zone. Another to just blatantly freak a team out of incompetence.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 07, 2020, 09:46:29 PM
This is still a winnable series if Monty doesn’t have a blowup tomm.
Post by: Badger on October 07, 2020, 09:48:38 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 07, 2020, 10:44:13 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 07, 2020, 10:46:35 PM
https://twitter.com/BauerOutage/status/1314031661034635264?s=19
I saw this while miserably scrolling Twitter earlier.
Please let this happen
Cole, Bauer, Garcia next October? Sign. Me. Up.
And that's not counting if Severino returns strong
Post by: MBGreen on October 08, 2020, 07:20:16 AM
Golf sucks though
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Get your clubs ready
Post by: Badger on October 08, 2020, 08:08:43 AM
Get your clubs readyI'm just going back to Plex after the season ends
Post by: MBGreen on October 08, 2020, 08:16:32 AM
I'm just going back to Plex after the season ends
I've been humping the Plex everyday since the last week of August. I'll have to send Steve a covid-free fruit basket.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 11:54:26 AM
Post by: mj2sexay on October 08, 2020, 12:46:43 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 08, 2020, 01:37:30 PM
As horrific as the umpiring was, this is why you don't in any way shape or form manage any game in a best of 5 like its a throwaway.
Exactly
I am adamant that umpiring directly affect both 2 & 3's outcomes (if Luke walks early, it's 2-1, the inning still lives, and a totally different game)
But that stupid analytics stunt in G2 ruined everything and if this team gets eliminated in this round, heads should roll. But Cashman wears teflon-lined underoos
Post by: Badger on October 08, 2020, 01:43:18 PM
ExactlyPretty sure Cashman didn't make the call on the Garcia/Happ debacle
I am adamant that umpiring directly affect both 2 & 3's outcomes (if Luke walks early, it's 2-1, the inning still lives, and a totally different game)
But that stupid analytics stunt in G2 ruined everything and if this team gets eliminated in this round, heads should roll. But Cashman wears teflon-lined underoos
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 08, 2020, 01:45:09 PM
Pretty sure Cashman didn't make the call on the Garcia/Happ debacle
We obviously don't know what happens behind closed doors, but all the media people have said that was an analytics team decision, and Boone is just the guy who has to take the shot to the jaw for it
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 03:15:19 PM
G1: Cole
G2:
G3: Tanaka
G4:
G5: Cole
Starters available (2020 stats)
Happ: 9 GS, 3.47 ERA
Monty: 10 GS, 5.11 ERA
Deivi: 6 GS, 4.98 ERA
Starting Happ was going to have to happen in Game 2 or Game 4.
Giving him the platoon advantage and the opener advantage makes perfect sense whether he liked it or not. The only argument you could make is that they should have used Green instead of Deivi, but at that point they know you’re going with an opener and know Happ or Monty- a Lefty, is going to pitch. Using Deivi in game 2 also allows him to pitch in bulk at some point tonight.
We don’t have a postseason caliber starting rotation and the lack of reliable pitchers at the front end (not the back end) of the bullpen exposes us even further. We can’t yank out SP’s as early as we like because we’re then putting low quality relievers into high leverage situations.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 03:26:19 PM
Ryan Thompson as the opener and Ryan Yarbrough as the bulk reliever (starter)
On paper this isn’t any better than Deivi/Happ.
The strategy works when the players execute.
Post by: Johnny English on October 08, 2020, 03:32:08 PM
The strategy works when the players execute.
Whatever you say Adam.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 03:34:45 PM
Whatever you say Adam.
I would rather throw Joe Flacco in a playoff game than JA Happ.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 08, 2020, 05:16:41 PM
Or even if there's a game 4, the Yankees have a 2-1 advantage and can afford to risk a Happ disaster, instead it's the Rays doing the opener thing with advantage
They mentioned it on the broadcast, Happ has a postseason ERA over 5. He's the last guy you want to appear in a playoff series. Also, I would've gone Cole, Tanaka, Deivi, Monty, Cole.
Whoever made this decision was wrong. JA Happ was who JA Happ is. The player executed. He just sucks so the plan did too.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 06:17:03 PM
The flaw in all of that is: if Deivi pitches 6 innings of, say, 3-run ball, maybe Happ never pitches in game 4 because there is no game 4
Or even if there's a game 4, the Yankees have a 2-1 advantage and can afford to risk a Happ disaster, instead it's the Rays doing the opener thing with advantage
They mentioned it on the broadcast, Happ has a postseason ERA over 5. He's the last guy you want to appear in a playoff series. Also, I would've gone Cole, Tanaka, Deivi, Monty, Cole.
Whoever made this decision was wrong. JA Happ was who JA Happ is. The player executed. He just sucks so the plan did too.
The rays are way too good to be swept, especially with huge SP advantages in G2 and G3
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 09:32:52 PM
Post by: Badger on October 08, 2020, 09:33:42 PM
Post by: mj2sexay on October 08, 2020, 09:49:47 PM
Gotta go Cole on three days rest tomorrow, no?
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 08, 2020, 09:51:03 PM
Post by: Badger on October 08, 2020, 10:12:00 PM
Monty threw his derriere off tonight.Cole confirmed
Gotta go Cole on three days rest tomorrow, no?
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 08, 2020, 10:34:44 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 09, 2020, 11:08:06 AM
https://twitter.com/yankees/status/1314594254807879681?s=21
Post by: Badger on October 09, 2020, 11:21:41 AM
Post by: Badger on October 09, 2020, 03:35:30 PM
Post by: Johnny English on October 09, 2020, 03:59:38 PM
WIN IT FOR WHITEYRacist
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 09, 2020, 04:03:04 PM
Post by: Badger on October 09, 2020, 05:47:17 PM
RacistPffft. That's exactly what the ivory tower inhabitants at Mother Jones want you to think.
Post by: Derek Smalls on October 09, 2020, 08:47:27 PM
The problem is that the Yankees didn't make any moves at the deadline to upgrade the staff, and Paxton got hurt.
If you're going to use Happ, I don't mind how they did it. Where I disagree is using Happ over Garcia in the first place. Let the kid pitch as Plan A, and Happ can be Plan B if things go wrong.
Post by: IATA on October 09, 2020, 09:33:47 PM
Post by: Derek Smalls on October 09, 2020, 09:37:12 PM
Post by: Badger on October 09, 2020, 09:43:18 PM
freak the Rays. freak the Astros. Probably not watching much baseball the rest of the way.Annoying that I can't even outright root against Tampa in the ALCS
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 09, 2020, 10:29:35 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 09, 2020, 10:31:05 PM
MY COLUMN:
Post by: Badger on October 10, 2020, 03:08:25 PM
That took a toll on me. Monday-friday and I drank every night. GoodnightSame
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 12, 2020, 03:00:10 PM
Same
+1
Post by: Badger on October 14, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 15, 2020, 07:32:03 AM
https://twitter.com/BackPageGuyNYDN/status/1316545502339567617?s=19
That's fighting an argument I don't think anyone is actually making
No one thinks Cashman is sitting there texting down to the dugout. But Cashman and his analytics team, by his own admission in that article, are influencing the decisions before the games even start
Data is great. I'm a freaking database developer by profession. But sometimes you have to make a decision on-the-move, and it feels like a lot of them are set in stone in a meeting room before anyone steps on the field, and that's bad business
Pulling Garcia simply because they'd predetermined they'd be doing it is a perfect encapsulation of the point. It was bad when it happened, and it was bad in hindsight
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 15, 2020, 11:09:48 AM
That's fighting an argument I don't think anyone is actually making
No one thinks Cashman is sitting there texting down to the dugout. But Cashman and his analytics team, by his own admission in that article, are influencing the decisions before the games even start
Data is great. I'm a freaking database developer by profession. But sometimes you have to make a decision on-the-move, and it feels like a lot of them are set in stone in a meeting room before anyone steps on the field, and that's bad business
Pulling Garcia simply because they'd predetermined they'd be doing it is a perfect encapsulation of the point. It was bad when it happened, and it was bad in hindsight
That’s not even a good argument for this scenario. Deivi gave up a HR, HBP, and took 27 pitches to get through the first. He didn’t do a good job as an opener or a starter.
You can convince me that the Yankees should stop using analytics when the Rays give it up.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 15, 2020, 11:47:35 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 16, 2020, 06:54:25 AM
That’s not even a good argument for this scenario. Deivi gave up a HR, HBP, and took 27 pitches to get through the first. He didn’t do a good job as an opener or a starter.
You can convince me that the Yankees should stop using analytics when the Rays give it up.
I'm not advocating dumping analytics either.
I love stats, and data should be used in decision-making. My entire professional career is built on the presentation and use of data.
But no one should be beholden to data as the be-all-end-all. Inform yourself with all of the data, but always be ready to pivot based on changing circumstances.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 16, 2020, 12:22:50 PM
I'm not advocating dumping analytics either.
I love stats, and data should be used in decision-making. My entire professional career is built on the presentation and use of data.
But no one should be beholden to data as the be-all-end-all. Inform yourself with all of the data, but always be ready to pivot based on changing circumstances.
The fact that Happ was warming up 3 pitches in, before Deivi even got into trouble, tells us this was a pre-determined move. Boone probably would have let Deivi go another inning if he had a clean 1st.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 19, 2020, 07:04:09 AM
The fact that Happ was warming up 3 pitches in, before Deivi even got into trouble, tells us this was a pre-determined move. Boone probably would have let Deivi go another inning if he had a clean 1st.
Maybe Boone would've pitched Deivi one more if he had an easy first, but there's no way to say that definitively. What we can say definitively, is that no matter what Deivi did, Happ was coming in early to replace him.
Sticking to a predetermined plan no matter what is something an Adam Gase does.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 19, 2020, 09:14:35 AM
Maybe Boone would've pitched Deivi one more if he had an easy first, but there's no way to say that definitively. What we can say definitively, is that no matter what Deivi did, Happ was coming in early to replace him.
Sticking to a predetermined plan no matter what is something an Adam Gase does.
Who came up with the plan? As far as we know, a combination of Boone, Cashman, and the analytics guys. The only leeway Boone probably had was whether or not to let Deivi go back out for another inning.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 19, 2020, 09:59:38 AM
Who came up with the plan? As far as we know, a combination of Boone, Cashman, and the analytics guys. The only leeway Boone probably had was whether or not to let Deivi go back out for another inning.
I'm not sure what we're "arguing" about here.
I agree with you. Boone likely had little wiggle room to pivot on a predetermined decision. And I think that's ridiculous. Use the data to make decisions, but don't make decisions to fit the data.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 19, 2020, 10:09:48 AM
I'm not sure what we're "arguing" about here.
I agree with you. Boone likely had little wiggle room to pivot on a predetermined decision. And I think that's ridiculous. Use the data to make decisions, but don't make decisions to fit the data.
I don’t think we’re having this conversation in a normally scheduled postseason. 5 games in 5 days fucked us.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 19, 2020, 10:28:27 AM
I don’t think we’re having this conversation in a normally scheduled postseason. 5 games in 5 days fucked us.
Probably very fair too.
2020 can kindly GTFO
Post by: Badger on October 21, 2020, 08:54:47 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 22, 2020, 10:15:44 AM
https://twitter.com/STR0/status/1318975858997030912?s=19
Deivi's got potential to be great, and he later added Severino to his list. But I would definitely not mind seeing him in pinstripes and he did add later that he doesn't hold grudges and would be happy to compete anywhere. (Read: I like money and the Yankees have a bit of it.)
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 22, 2020, 02:41:33 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 22, 2020, 08:33:21 PM
Wow... Clint got nominated for RF gold glove
A GG nom is a little surprising, but he really improved defensively this year.
I'm gonna lose my excrement if he's not an everyday player next season.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 22, 2020, 09:08:01 PM
A GG nom is a little surprising, but he really improved defensively this year.
I'm gonna lose my excrement if he's not an everyday player next season.
The sample size is questionable. He played 200 innings and Gallo played 450.
Also, lol at Gallo being good defensively. The advanced metrics back it up. He’s always been gifted, but a bit of a lug. Surprisingly he had a bad year at the plate.
60 games is meaningless and so are these awards.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 23, 2020, 06:58:21 AM
The sample size is questionable. He played 200 innings and Gallo played 450.
Also, lol at Gallo being good defensively. The advanced metrics back it up. He’s always been gifted, but a bit of a lug. Surprisingly he had a bad year at the plate.
60 games is meaningless and so are these awards.
Awards are fun. That's really all they're about. The only award that really matters is the one raised on the final day of any season.
Clint was visibly more comfortable defensively. Good to see he was over the concussion fears/after-effects and he gave the Yankees no excuses to send him to the alt site.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 26, 2020, 10:55:06 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 27, 2020, 08:13:12 PM
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El lanzador Domingo Germán, el INF Miguel Andujar y el C Gary Sánchez jugarán está temporada con los @TorosdelEste. #LIDOM #pelotaimvernal #Torolio
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 28, 2020, 12:00:44 PM
I don't think they're gonna acquire 3 starters so I think I would look at the depth chart like this:
1) Cole
2)
3)
4) Monty
5) Deivi
Schmidt
German
Sevy mid season
Plan A: sign Trevor Bauer and bump everyone up a spot
Plan B: re-sign Tanaka and sign another mid tier starter like Stroman, Paxton (1 yr deal), or Taijuan Walker
I find it hard to believe that they will re-sign DJLM and sign Trevor Bauer, so I think we’re probably looking at some type of B scenario. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s only 1 FA signing too, and then relying on internal guys.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 28, 2020, 12:16:01 PM
https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-big-kevin-gausman-breakout-has-arrived-a-review/
Post by: Badger on October 28, 2020, 01:18:50 PM
Post by: MBGreen on October 28, 2020, 01:19:45 PM
What's the deal with Brad Keller?
he smells bad
Post by: Badger on October 28, 2020, 01:25:15 PM
he smells badToo much cereal in his diet
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 28, 2020, 01:28:46 PM
What's the deal with Brad Keller?
Looks like he got some good BAIBP and HR/FB luck in a small sample size this year, 2 things that are out of the pitcher’s control.
2020: .233 BAIBP
2019: .282
2018: .294
2020: 5.4% HR/FB
2019: 10.2%
He also reduced his walk rate. Doesn’t strike many people out though. 5.76 K/9 in 2020 is atrocious.
Fangraphs article on his improvement this year:
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-front-side-fixed-brad-kellers-slider-became-killer-in-kc/
I would throw him in that category with Gausman.
Post by: MBGreen on October 28, 2020, 01:29:39 PM
Too much cereal in his diet
jizz flakes
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 28, 2020, 08:50:26 PM
Sign Bauer and LaMahieu. Win titles.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 28, 2020, 08:59:39 PM
LaMaheiu 2B
Judge RF
Hicks CF
Stanton DH
Voit 1B
Frazier LF
Torres SS
Urshela 3B
Higashioka C
I'm ready to give up on Sanchez. If you can find a trade partner, move on.
My rotation:
Cole
Bauer
Garcia
Montgomery
German
When Severino returns, you bump out whichever of the "bottom" 3 performs least to that point.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 28, 2020, 09:31:53 PM
Tired of hearing the Yankees cry about salaries. They're one of the richest organizations in sports.
Sign Bauer and LaMahieu. Win titles.
How are the Yankees crying about salaries. Do they not have one of the highest payrolls every year?
Not gonna happen. Probably wasn’t gonna happen before the 2020 losses.
Those days are gone. Reference the Red Sox trading Betts and the Yankees passing up on Harper and Machado.
Without doing any research I think they have 30-40 mill to burn. There isn’t room for two 20M+ contracts in there.
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 28, 2020, 10:42:51 PM
How are the Yankees crying about salaries. Do they not have one of the highest payrolls every year?
Not gonna happen. Probably wasn’t gonna happen before the 2020 losses.
Those days are gone. Reference the Red Sox trading Betts and the Yankees passing up on Harper and Machado.
Without doing any research I think they have 30-40 mill to burn. There isn’t room for two 20M+ contracts in there.
Makes no sense.
The Yankees don't want to spend more money, despite making it hand-over-fist. Even with the 2020 excuse, this is a rich team--and I just saw they're considering taking the organization public if Henry does it with the Sox.
If they desperately want to balance some money out, I'd look at seeing if I could move Chapman and slide Britton into the closer role. Or maybe see if you can package Stanton with a prospect or two and Andujar to relieve the Stanton contract.
I understand the idea of not entering into long-term megadeals with guys like Harper or Machado, who once they age you run out of DH slots. But neither Bauer nor LaMahieu is that kind of investment.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 28, 2020, 10:49:22 PM
Makes no sense.
The Yankees don't want to spend more money, despite making it hand-over-fist. Even with the 2020 excuse, this is a rich team--and I just saw they're considering taking the organization public if Henry does it with the Sox.
If they desperately want to balance some money out, I'd look at seeing if I could move Chapman and slide Britton into the closer role. Or maybe see if you can package Stanton with a prospect or two and Andujar to relieve the Stanton contract.
I understand the idea of not entering into long-term megadeals with guys like Harper or Machado, who once they age you run out of DH slots. But neither Bauer nor LaMahieu is that kind of investment.
Except the Yankees didn’t make money hand over fist this year. They took the biggest loss of any MLB team. You know that right?
Facts are they have a top of the league payroll and they’re up hard against the luxury tax which *spoiler alert* none of these rich derriere mlb teams want to pay because it’s a giant cut of their profits and these teams are businesses not vehicles for our whimsical fantasies where we sign every top FA every year.
Projected 2021 salary via spotrac:
1) New York Yankees - $175
This is before they make all of their moves to make the team competitive.
Stop. Complaining. About. Payroll.
What you should be complaining about is the inability of a team with a $200M payroll to beat a team with a $50M payroll. You really think the problem is that they’re not spending enough money?
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 29, 2020, 07:24:21 AM
Except the Yankees didn’t make money hand over fist this year. They took the biggest loss of any MLB team. You know that right?
Facts are they have a top of the league payroll and they’re up hard against the luxury tax which *spoiler alert* none of these rich derriere mlb teams want to pay because it’s a giant cut of their profits and these teams are businesses not vehicles for our whimsical fantasies where we sign every top FA every year.
Projected 2021 salary via spotrac:
1) New York Yankees - $175
This is before they make all of their moves to make the team competitive.
Stop. Complaining. About. Payroll.
What you should be complaining about is the inability of a team with a $200M payroll to beat a team with a $50M payroll. You really think the problem is that they’re not spending enough money?
I'm always going to complain about spending money. It's not mine. My only interest is winning, not profiting.
That said, I agree the problem isn't the physical spending of money--it's how the money has been spent. Stanton should not be a Yankee. Just like ARod never should have been. I really like both of them, but both had bloated contracts. And those are two worthy players, nevermind spending on someone like an Ellsbury.
But that's kind of my point. This team needs to spend on players that will help, not might. You can rely on DJ to get a hit at least 30% of the time. He's proven himself to be a hitter the Yankees desperately need with RISP. He's not a boom-or-bust hitter, so even with a multi-year deal, he's likely to live up to his payday. Bauer is the kind of pitcher this team desperately needs if they want to win titles. Cole was the first piece, but then you need a guy who is going to win you game 2 and put you in the driver's seat of a series. Add in Severino, and you've got a rotation that can compete long-term in October.
There are bad contracts on this team. I'd also put Hicks and Chapman in that category. Again, players I like, but their money could pay for bigger needs or more reliable players. If Cashman can trade away some money, by all means. But I don't care if Steinbrenner pays more out of pocket to acquire more talent on top of bad contracts.
Post by: mj2sexay on October 29, 2020, 01:48:41 PM
His salary and Gardy's 10 million coming off the books cover it. It's been a great run, but bringing back Gardy at the expense of sacrificing further at-bats for Frazier is organizational malpractice.
Given what's transpired this year I have absolutely no expectations that they do anything else besides either retain the starting pitching they have, or acquire one replacement for the two they're going to lose. If it was up to me a "frugal" Yankee off-season would be at least retaining Tanaka and going into next year with Cole-Sevvy-Tanaka-German-Montgomery in the hopes that Garcia or Schmidt maybe takes someones job if Monty falters or German looks like excrement off the layoff. Andujar is a chip if they want to bring in another starter, but his value has clearly taken a hit.
Gausman is a solid bargain target, but I'd rather just roll with what we have and hope youth prevails.
I'm over Gary Sanchez, but I'm not breaking the bank on Realmuto and the rest of the catching market is excrement.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 29, 2020, 05:43:15 PM
https://twitter.com/zbritton/status/1321980791749005315?s=21
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 30, 2020, 12:30:41 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 30, 2020, 01:43:22 PM
Post by: AlioTheFool on October 30, 2020, 04:04:34 PM
Rangers declined their option on Kluber.
Wow. #bloodbathszn
I'd be pretty happy if the Yankees signed Bauer, re-signed DJ, and brought in Kluber on a couple-year deal.
Post by: Badger on October 30, 2020, 05:09:22 PM
Wow. #bloodbathsznI don't know why I thought Kluber was older than 34.
I'd be pretty happy if the Yankees signed Bauer, re-signed DJ, and brought in Kluber on a couple-year deal.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on October 30, 2020, 07:59:06 PM
I don't know why I thought Kluber was older than 34.
He wasn’t a “late bloomer” per say, but the first time he did anything meaningful in the mlb was at age 27.
Post by: Johnny English on October 30, 2020, 08:13:14 PM
He wasn’t a “late bloomer” per say, but the first time he did anything meaningful in the mlb was at age 27.Per se
Post by: Heismanberg on October 31, 2020, 07:29:08 AM
Per se
Michael Meyers bitch
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 01, 2020, 06:44:33 AM
-Michael Meyers
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 06, 2020, 09:07:17 AM
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The Jasson Dominguez accolades.
He's the Yankees system's...
- No. 1 prospect
- Best power hitting prospect
- Fastest baserunner
- Best athlete
- Best defensive outfielder
- Best outfield arm
New scouting report: buff.ly/368I66o
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Post by: mj2sexay on November 06, 2020, 09:50:56 AM
Wow. #bloodbathszn
I'd be pretty happy if the Yankees signed Bauer, re-signed DJ, and brought in Kluber on a couple-year deal.
Kluber is shot to excrement unfortunately.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 09, 2020, 11:50:59 AM
AA: Trenton Thunder > Somerset NJ Patriots
A: Charleston Riverdogs > Hudson Valley NY Renegades
Charleston used to be Low A but Hudson Valley will now become High A
Tampa used to be High A but now will be Low A
This move makes sense with Tampa’s minor league facility and proximity to the Gulf Coast League and Dominican Summer League
High A, AA, and AAA are now all within a few hours of the Bronx and each other, making for easy logistics on promotions
SWB to Somerset: 2-hour drive
Somerset to Hudson Valley: 1.5-hour drive
Hudson Valley to SWB: 1:40 drive
SWB to Yankee Stadium: 2-hour drive
Somerset to Yankee Stadium: 1-hour drive
Hudson Valley to Yankee Stadium: 1:20 drive
Cuts:
Short Season NY-Penn league has been scrapped by MLB, so the Staten Island Pizza Rats are no more
Rookie level Pulaski VA Yankees have been cut
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The Yankees made their re-organization of minor-league affiliates official over the weekend, adding two new teams and moving Tampa from High-A to Low-A while officially dropping four affiliates.
The Somerset Patriots, who had played in the independent Atlantic League through last season, will replace the Trenton Thunder as the new Double-A team
...
However, with the Yankees’ realignment – keeping Triple-A in Scranton, moving Double-A to Somerset and High-A to Hudson Valley (just outside Poughkeepsie), and having Tampa now be Low-A, just one step above the complex league – they are now set up as optimally as possible for success, with their top three affiliates not only within about a two-hour range from the Bronx, but also only a couple hours away from each other.
Yeah, from a geographical standpoint, everything is now really in one neat, tidy place for them,” Ashmore said. “Somerset will have to make some upgrades to TD Bank Park to fit the minimum requirements for affiliated Double-A baseball, but they have the space and resources to do it.”
That ideal, or the lack of acting on it, may have been one of the reasons the Yankees decided to end a nearly two-decade long run with the Thunder when the MLB player development agreement ran out.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 09, 2020, 11:52:05 AM
Post by: Badger on November 09, 2020, 11:55:37 AM
Who’s tryna go see Jasson Dominguez in Hudson Valley in a year or 2Me, I already had the Renegades penciled in for a weekend trip before the pandemic hit.
Post by: Badger on November 09, 2020, 12:01:41 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on November 09, 2020, 01:00:00 PM
So what happens to all the NY Penn League teams now?
They might have the option to move to the Independent league (non MLB affiliated/funded).
Trenton already got offered the HV Renegades spot in the Atlantic league (independent). They’ve already said they’re probably not interested. Sounds like it would be a money sink.
The problem with Staten Island is that it’s a short season league team, so they would probably need to convert to full season for pretty much any path forward.
The MLB cut 40 minor league affiliates, so I expect we’ll see a lot of these type of decisions being made.
Post by: Badger on November 10, 2020, 09:27:16 AM
Post by: delavan on November 13, 2020, 11:21:31 AM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 02, 2020, 10:41:27 AM
The Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan are expected to post right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano as early as this week, according to MLB.com.
The 31-year-old righty went 14-2 with a 1.97 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP and 131 strikeouts in 137 innings in 2020. In eight seasons in the NPB, Sugano has posted a 2.34 ERA, and twice has won the Sawamura Award as the best pitcher in NPB.
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Giants and Padres also linked
Post by: mj2sexay on December 29, 2020, 06:31:07 AM
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 29, 2020, 07:56:22 AM
Post by: IATA on December 29, 2020, 01:06:30 PM
Lost money...something something...already big contracts...something something...happy with what we have...blah blah blah
what? youre not happy with this rotation:
PTBN
PTBN
PTBN
PTBN
German
picky picky. forreal tho, wtf were they doing? did they even try? were the cubs unwilling to trade him to a different league in worries they may face him in the world series? are they lacking cash on hand? i figured he'd end up a NYY and theyd throw a truck of cash at bauer, but now im not even sure theyre targetting bauer
what the freak is the plan? are they banking on no season? lol
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 02:02:32 PM
what? youre not happy with this rotation:
PTBN
PTBN
PTBN
PTBN
German
picky picky. forreal tho, wtf were they doing? did they even try? were the cubs unwilling to trade him to a different league in worries they may face him in the world series? are they lacking cash on hand? i figured he'd end up a NYY and theyd throw a truck of cash at bauer, but now im not even sure theyre targetting bauer
what the freak is the plan? are they banking on no season? lol
Lmaooo dude worry about the Giants pitching rotation, it’s worse than the Yankees AAA staff right now
Post by: IATA on December 29, 2020, 02:03:27 PM
Post by: Italian Seafood on December 29, 2020, 02:07:24 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqbfpUbUwAI8CjK?format=jpg&name=medium)
Post by: Badger on December 29, 2020, 02:07:43 PM
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 02:08:11 PM
I’ll wait to see how much salary the Cubs are eating. He’s signed for 3 more years, through his age 37 season, at around $20M per year.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 02:08:42 PM
This guy any good?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqbfpUbUwAI8CjK?format=jpg&name=medium)
Is this guy going to pitch this season?
Post by: Italian Seafood on December 29, 2020, 02:09:32 PM
Is this guy going to pitch this season?
Evidently.
Yu Darvish killed us in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, not that it should have gone to Game 7.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 02:14:33 PM
Evidently.
Yu Darvish killed us in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, not that it should have gone to Game 7.
Tommy Kahnle has agreed to a two-year deal with the Dodgers, a source confirms. Kahnle had TJ surgery in August and is unlikely to pitch in 2021. @Ken_Rosenthal was first with the deal.
-Feinsand
Letting Dellin Betances go was much, much harder. And he did not look like the same pitcher when he finally came back last year. 11 IP and 7.71 ERA for the Mets last season.
The Yankees can re-sign Kahnle after his 2022 rehab season if he returns to form. Usually the first season back after TJ is a rough one.
Post by: Italian Seafood on December 29, 2020, 02:16:36 PM
Tommy Kahnle has agreed to a two-year deal with the Dodgers, a source confirms. Kahnle had TJ surgery in August and is unlikely to pitch in 2021. @Ken_Rosenthal was first with the deal.
-Feinsand
Wow, ok. Wont look for him this year, then. Thanks.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 29, 2020, 07:51:06 PM
But I don't understand the Yankees not targeting anyone. Obviously, Cole is an absolute monster, but then? You're hoping Severino returns okay from TJ. You're hoping German comes back from suspension well. Besides them? Deivi Garcia, Jordan Montgomery, Michael King, Johnathan Loaisiga all competing for 4th and 5th spots.
I'm okay reining in the spending, to a degree. No more Stanton contracts. But they're risking losing LaMahieu and not chasing someone like Bauer. Just signing those two guys would make this an overwhelmingly successful offseason.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 11:37:19 PM
None of the top free agents have signed. The 2nd and 3rd tier FAs are very slowly trickling in. We probably wont know what the Yankees plan is until we know what happens with DJLM.
We may not know what pitching options are realistic until we find out what Bauer commands.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 11:51:56 PM
-Heyman
We’re def out on Bauer. Prob looking at Tanaka, Paxton, or Taijuan Walker.
Luis Castillo is by far the best candidate on the trade market but he would require a haul, at least as much or possibly more than Snell. Deivi’s stock isn’t as high as Patino’s and Castillo is still on his rookie deal.
Post by: SixFeetDeep on December 29, 2020, 11:57:10 PM
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Darvish deal is official. $3M goes in the deal from Cubs to Padres.
lol
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 30, 2020, 07:42:10 AM
This offseason is... 10%, 20%, would you say? ... over.
None of the top free agents have signed. The 2nd and 3rd tier FAs are very slowly trickling in. We probably wont know what the Yankees plan is until we know what happens with DJLM.
We may not know what pitching options are realistic until we find out what Bauer commands.
I've made my feeling pretty clear on Bauer--he's the "final piece" that gets this team back to the World Series. Not pursuing him is ridiculous to me.
But I'd be in a lot better mood if it didn't feel like they were screwing around with DJ.
You're right. It's early. I just want LaMahieu back in pinstripes immediately.
Post by: AlioTheFool on December 30, 2020, 07:47:25 AM
If Cashman somehow worked an 09-esque miracle and got DJ and Tanaka back, plus Bauer, he'd be a hero to me.
Post by: mj2sexay on December 30, 2020, 07:48:39 AM
Post by: delavan on March 17, 2021, 09:19:55 PM
Yanks 1, BJ's 0. Monty 5 IP, 0 ERs.