NFT: Yanks talk 4-14 How Sweep it is!!!

Right now, he's their worst performing pitcher. Never thought I'd say that this season. Bird needs to drop in the lineup, he's like a pitcher batting at the moment.

Having just watched the Nats-Cards series, the Cards aren't nearly as good as they have been the last few seasons. Although its still very early.

Can't believe what an awful start the Blue Jays are off to. Their big bad offense has been shit so far, they really do miss Encarnacion

Yeah, it's still very early, but Yanks have to be happy they righted their ship so quickly

What an unlikeable crew of dickheads they are.

may be out awhile for them too .

As a FBB owner of Bautista, he's a pile of poo so far this year too.

I hope he isn't thinking too much and pressing.

Severino's fantastic start or Hicks' big night. Hicks started to turn it around at the end of last year. He was a highly regarded prospect and he's a very good defensive outfielder. If he can put it tougher on offense he could be a regular part of the lineup moving forward....at the minimum it looks like there is a good chance he'll be a very good 4th outfielder moving forward.

And Severino looks like he's being back to the pitcher he was all through the minors and during his call up in 2015. The bite on his slider is back and his FB is actually up a few ticks. Yanks are desperate for starters after this year. I don't hear too many people calling for him to go to the bullpen lately.

a decent bat. And with guys like Fowler, McKinney and Frazier in the wings we'd be able to restock our 4th OF role fairly easily.

But no one has offered much since he had a down year last season.

In comment 13428233 Greg from LI said:

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What an unlikeable crew of dickheads they are.

I also love the fact Russell Martin has 1 hit and is batting 042. Yeah I know it's early, but still enjoying.

be missing the last 4 games, but Bird looked over matched last night. Maybe move him down and take some pressure off of him.

In comment 13428217 mfsd said:

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Can't believe what an awful start the Blue Jays are off to. Their big bad offense has been shit so far, they really do miss Encarnacion Yeah, it's still very early, but Yanks have to be happy they righted their ship so quickly

Bautista is aging, Tulo is good but had inflated #s due to Coors and Donaldson is injured

Bird, Sanchez and Judge have all homered three games in a row, with Sanchez having done it for games in a row. That's pretty unusual.

The Yanks will get all of their interleague schedule outside of the Mets done before the All Star Break (they play the Mets in August)

Sanchez and Judge had the 8 hardest hit balls in 2017 - in all of baseball.

It's some exciting shit. The news about Kap was not so awesome however.

zone last night - if K Zone is to be believed. He has a good eye and works the count. If the ump is giving the pitcher strikes on pitches 2 to 4 inches outside, Bird loses his advantage and has to swing at balls.
Same token Severino got some favorable calls, too.

I think Judge should move up to 3 or 5. He really looks good right now. Maybe swap Bird and Judge until Bird gets untracked - which he will.

I think the more Hicks plays, the better he'll get. Decent eye with decent power and good speed. He knows how to work the count.

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zone last night - if K Zone is to be believed. He has a good eye and works the count. If the ump is giving the pitcher strikes on pitches 2 to 4 inches outside, Bird loses his advantage and has to swing at balls. Same token Severino got some favorable calls, too. I think Judge should move up to 3 or 5. He really looks good right now. Maybe swap Bird and Judge until Bird gets untracked - which he will. I think the more Hicks plays, the better he'll get. Decent eye with decent power and good speed. He knows how to work the count.

The 5th spot might be Judge's future spot in the order...batting him 3rd is a huge risk with all the strikeouts

2 weeks...and hitting him before Holliday (or Sanchez when he's back) would help him see more pitches to hit I think

else notice how the low stike has been called. I have watched other games/teams and it seems to be league wide. Seems that pitches would be called balls are now strikes.

In comment 13428748 mitch300 said:

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else notice how the low stike has been called. I have watched other games/teams and it seems to be league wide. Seems that pitches would be called balls are now strikes.

It certainly was last night. But the K Zone box is one size fits all, so basing your judgement on that may skew the perception. (if that was what your using)

not using the k zone. Just seems the low borderline pitches are now strikes. Something to look at going forward.

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1. Brett Gardner (L) LF
2. Starlin Castro (R) 2B
3. Matt Holliday (R) DH
4. Jacoby Ellsbury (L) CF
5. Chase Headley (S) 3B
6. Aaron Judge (R) RF
7. Greg Bird (L) 1B
8. Austin Romine (R) C
9. Ronald Torreyes (R) SS

Headley makes more sense than that.

sits after hitting 2 homeruns the night before. Can't make this shit up.

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sits after hitting 2 homeruns the night before. Can't make this shit up.

WTF is wrong with Girardi? Absoutley ZERO reason to sit Hicks after his game last night. And WTF is he doing batting Castro 2nd? Why put a .300 OBP hacker in the 2 hole?

For a smart guy Girardi sure does some absolutely dumb shit.

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In comment 13428978 mitch300 said: Quote: sits after hitting 2 homeruns the night before. Can't make this shit up. WTF is wrong with Girardi? Absoutley ZERO reason to sit Hicks after his game last night. And WTF is he doing batting Castro 2nd? Why put a .300 OBP hacker in the 2 hole? For a smart guy Girardi sure does some absolutely dumb shit.

Won't say you are wrong, but why freak out. Castro walked last night - deserves to bat 2nd!
Girardi is no fool. He wants Gardner in for some reason. Hicks is playing well and I wouldn't mind seeing him in while he's hot.

2-0 on a bomb to Carpenter.

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In comment 13428978 mitch300 said: Quote: sits after hitting 2 homeruns the night before. Can't make this shit up. WTF is wrong with Girardi? Absoutley ZERO reason to sit Hicks after his game last night. And WTF is he doing batting Castro 2nd? Why put a .300 OBP hacker in the 2 hole? For a smart guy Girardi sure does some absolutely dumb shit.

Lol. To be fair I agreed when you said it.

as long as he keeps getting on base...Castro has zero business hitting higher than 7th

... and he just delivered a 2-run HR. So, there's at least the possibility that Girardi is not as stupid as we sometimes think ...

Castro should bat 8th in that order.

Hicks sits because he can't hit righties for shit

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... and he just delivered a 2-run HR. So, there's at least the possibility that Girardi is not as stupid as we sometimes think ...

I must say, between Hicks, Headley, Tanner Glass in game 1 for the Rangers, and now that bomb by Castro, this spring has become revenge of the BBI whipping boys.

Another inch toward the barrel and that sucker was gone

Is one of the very best managers in baseball. The shit he gets from Yankees fans is annoying as hell. If they don't go 162-0, the lynch mob comes out in force. It's embarrassing to be a Yankees fan sometimes. I swear some of you are the clowns that call in to Francesa to give the world your thoughts...

you didn't like

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you didn't like

I've seen too many of your posts. You're either troll or a miserable prick. You haven't earned an answer from me. Go away troll.

but 5 in a row. We may not have a championship team but we could have a fun season.

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but 5 in a row. We may not have a championship team but we could have a fun season.

If Sanchez and Didi come back healthy and the kids continue to develop, we could be pretty good by late July.

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but 5 in a row. We may not have a championship team but we could have a fun season.

They're winning without Sanchez and Didi, two of their best players. Bird isn't hitting at all. Team has some spirit. This could be a fun year.

Listen to yourself. Not only was that an incredibly rude comment but your previous posts was not exactly charming . My goodness step back

I suspected guys like Headley and Castro could start strong, as they know they're playing for their baseball lives with so much talent coming up fast...they've been even better than most of us could have imagined so far.

Headley's rocking a .400/.488/.629 through 10 games. After his start last year, that's amazing. And Castro hasn't been far behind him.

have pitched out of some major jams the past 2 days.

my daughter in law is from St Louis and her dad is the most serious fan I've ever seen (for the Cards). Anyway, he's in town and the kids bought me a ticket so it's up to the Bronx tomorrow on the subway!

In comment 13429377 Del Shofner said:

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my daughter in law is from St Louis and her dad is the most serious fan I've ever seen (for the Cards). Anyway, he's in town and the kids bought me a ticket so it's up to the Bronx tomorrow on the subway!

Hope you get the good CC. Have a good time !!

Del. Nothing but positive vibes. Toss those St. Louis fans a beating if you have to. We're counting on you.

In comment 13429381 B in ALB said:

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Del. Nothing but positive vibes. Toss those St. Louis fans a beating if you have to. We're counting on you.

All reverse psychology. Before the wedding, we all trucked out to St Louis for a Cards game. To be honest ... it's like the Packers, it's a lifestyle for them. Which is great. Hey - he's my son's father-in-law so I'll be cordial but I'll explain to him why the Yanks can't possibly win.

Heh heh heh ...

Whatever it takes.

I was at the game. Nice win and I have to say, pretty lively, loud crowd for a Friday night in April. Definitely a different (positive) vibe in that stadium this year.

APRIL 30 and a bunch of us are going to the Orioles game on the 29th.

My first time in the 'new' stadium.

Can't wait!