His velocity is slow, slower, slowest. No surprise Gardy and Castro were the ones to patiently take him the other way...Judge didn't look good against his changeup
In a close game. Was there conclusive evidence that he didn't whiff on the tag? If he tagged him, it beat the foot hitting home, but I'm not 100% sure there was a tag.
he was safe if he was either on the dugout side of the line or he keeps his foot extended - not a good slide. But still a perfect throw to get him. And he did hustle on the grounder to prevent the DP.
Sanchez is poison - keeps getting runners thrown out at home.
I love that he's attacking hitters but when he goes up in the zone for setup pitches he needs to miss by more.
No problem with Pineda attacking the strike zone with every pitch with the huge lead. Pineda's job is to get outs as quickly as possible and a solo HR won't change much
Man, I love that. They're just as big assholes as ever, too - Jason Motte struck out Kevin Pillar, and Pillar starting screaming at him for jogging off the mound before the ump made the call.
I love that he's attacking hitters but when he goes up in the zone for setup pitches he needs to miss by more.
No problem with Pineda attacking the strike zone with every pitch with the huge lead. Pineda's job is to get outs as quickly as possible and a solo HR won't change much
Sure. But this is also where he's been hit in other situations this year. I was referring more to his body of work this season than just tonight.
Clearly he's miles better than he was last year. Progress
He had a hot couple of months early on before reverting to the same player he's always been. An out machine who is one of the very worst infielders I've ever seen.
He had a hot couple of months early on before reverting to the same player he's always been. An out machine who is one of the very worst infielders I've ever seen.
His homer off Verlander was the only positive moment in a brutal playoff loss but yeah true. Technically he made the allstar team tho lol.
But yeah, the Giants seem to love him. He's had a bad season despite 11 SBs
They're not bringing him up straight from AA, and honestly so long as they're winning and the rest of the lineup is killing it, I don't think they're in a hurry to replace Headley, lousy though he is.
looks like it - not sure how he got #30. There are still some Mel Stottlemyre fans out there - not that it should be retired, but giving it to your #12 pitcher or whatever - can't agree with that.
Right now Ellsbury should be the 4th OF with Hicks full time in CF or LF. Gardner, Hicks, Judge - left to right - is a very strong defensive OF. Gardy with the weakest arm that is still very accurate with sufficient strength. Better hitting threesome too.
RE: the weird thing is, Headley used to be a great 3b
He was considered more a of glove-first guy before he had that one career year at the plate for the Pads.
Maybe it is time to start Torryes - or give him equal time. Could go two days at 3rd, one at SS and one at 2B. He is a decent (if not plus) fielder and he handles the bat well too. Right now in a clutch situation, I'd rather see Torreyes at the plate than Headley (unless a HR is needed).
Right now Ellsbury should be the 4th OF with Hicks full time in CF or LF. Gardner, Hicks, Judge - left to right - is a very strong defensive OF. Gardy with the weakest arm that is still very accurate with sufficient strength. Better hitting threesome too.
Agree 100%. He's simply a far better player than Ellsbury right now. The only reason Ellsbury will continue to start over him is his fucking contract. Hicks has absolutely earned the right to be an every day player at this point - if he starts to slump you can re-evalutate, but right now the guy needs to be in the lineup every day.
RE: the weird thing is, Headley used to be a great 3b
He was considered more a of glove-first guy before he had that one career year at the plate for the Pads.
My memory is Headley was very good in the field his first season with the Yanks too. There was rumor he was playing with a shoulder injury last year that fucked with his throwing...but he's been a debacle catching the ball as well as throwing it for a while now
He seems like a nice enough guy, but we're all counting down to the start of the Torres era at this point
Either Ells or Hicks starting to take some grounders at 1B?
Hopefully a moot point with Bird close to back (and hopefully hittigng), but having the flexibility to get those 4 OF bats in the lineup without benching Holliday would be nice.
a break from last night's double error - he clearly lost the ball in the lights and made a hurried throw. Should have eaten the bobble. You can excuse the bobble because of losing it in the lights, but the throw is non excusable.
Either Ells or Hicks starting to take some grounders at 1B?
Hopefully a moot point with Bird close to back (and hopefully hittigng), but having the flexibility to get those 4 OF bats in the lineup without benching Holliday would be nice.
Kay said Hicks took grounders before the 1st game. Never played a game at 1st base ever at any level from Little League on up. Very uncomfortable there.
Ells is too short.
Right now Ellsbury should be the 4th OF with Hicks full time in CF or LF. Gardner, Hicks, Judge - left to right - is a very strong defensive OF. Gardy with the weakest arm that is still very accurate with sufficient strength. Better hitting threesome too.
agree
It's a de facto 4-man outfield rotation as it is -
very well, but it's quite hyperbolic to say he has played as well as Trout. That puts way too much emphasis on an unstable defensive rating through 35 games.
I hope we don't blow up the future by moving guys like Frazier/Mateo/Rutherford in July.
Hicks and Castro - what can you say? Did anyone outside the organization believe either would be able to perform at this level for more than a hot-streak?
Don't break up what is working. Rotate the OFers based on whatever model Joe is using. Don't kill the golden goose by getting greedy.
has been one of the best offensive players in the league thus far. He is 13th in all of baseball in wRC+ (a better version of OPS+).
However, it's worth noting that his rate stats are skewed by his splits in which he faces a higher proportion of lefties than everyday starters which inflates his rate stats. For example, 37% of his plate appearances have been against lefties.
For comparison, the Yankees leader in PAs, Castro, has only had 25% of his plate appearances against lefties.
This is smart of Girardi, but it shows how his rate stats are inflated due to not being an everyday player.
Yet, even with fewer plate appearances, about 2/3rds of the league stars (Castro most on Yankees wit h163), Hicks has still managed to rank 10th in offensive total contribution which is a counting stat (includes SBs and baserunning). That said, there is a notable drop-off between 10th and guys like Trout atop the list.
Media had the Yankees finishing last this year? This is a fun team to watch and root for after 3 years of painful offenses and watching former stars fade.
On top of the young talent, his deals are looking absolutely golden right now. He turned JR Murphy, Brendan Ryan, and Shane Greene into Hicks, Castro, and Gregorius (Adam Warren of course went to Chicago for Castro and returned for Chapman).
On top of the young talent, his deals are looking absolutely golden right now. He turned JR Murphy, Brendan Ryan, and Shane Greene into Hicks, Castro, and Gregorius (Adam Warren of course went to Chicago for Castro and returned for Chapman).
Good point, and while we all mocked him last season for standing by Hicks' ability last season (myself included), he's proving him right this season
Vargas 1.01 ERA, WTF. Hope they blow that up.
He does for sure ad so does Judge. You hit rockets like that, they fall eventually..
More like awful at identifying pitches. Funny hearing him say changeup and then coney say it was a slider...
That's a mistake...he's their best starter and Yost needs to protect him
Harsh! I usually like him. Better than Kay at least, not saying much
This Royals team had won 6 of 7 before the Yanks hit town too
They played Houston hard. Who would think Tanaka and Severino would be so bad, yet they came back with a chance to tie it up in the 9th...
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Harsh! I usually like him. Better than Kay at least, not saying much
I would take someone farting into the microphone for 3 and a half hours over Kay.
In a belly-flop kinda way
No big deal. Freight train rolls on.
Sanchez is poison - keeps getting runners thrown out at home.
I love that he's attacking hitters but when he goes up in the zone for setup pitches he needs to miss by more.
I love that he's attacking hitters but when he goes up in the zone for setup pitches he needs to miss by more.
No problem with Pineda attacking the strike zone with every pitch with the huge lead. Pineda's job is to get outs as quickly as possible and a solo HR won't change much
Love seeing them suck.
Now Bautista hits a solo homer and starts strutting around and running his mouth. Just a clown team from too to bottom.
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I love that he's attacking hitters but when he goes up in the zone for setup pitches he needs to miss by more.
No problem with Pineda attacking the strike zone with every pitch with the huge lead. Pineda's job is to get outs as quickly as possible and a solo HR won't change much
Sure. But this is also where he's been hit in other situations this year. I was referring more to his body of work this season than just tonight.
Clearly he's miles better than he was last year. Progress
Or the Dodgers need to trade for him:)
Hicks is doing great but the 4-outfielder system as a whole seems to be working pretty well, I wouldn't rush to change things.
Surprised Big Mike is still in there - they quickly get a hit off him.
Start the Gleyber countdown.
Rookie umpire needs a talking to after the game.
And joy of joys we get Joe West tomorrow night.....
Not even Mike Pagliarulo out there.
Probably, but 9 pitches to get a lefty batting .159 out.
lol - yup, an improvement defensively as well ...
It was a question. Relax.
Judge cheated ... will get his revenge in due course ...
At least 3 meatballs he missed in that at bat. Thought that was ball 4, but truly to close to take. Ump has been back and forth with that call.
Atleast Nunez became an Allstar player
Headley just sucks so bigly
Just to piss you off, at least Headley put it in play and knocked in a run.
Now, when does Torres get the call?
His homer off Verlander was the only positive moment in a brutal playoff loss but yeah true. Technically he made the allstar team tho lol.
But yeah, the Giants seem to love him. He's had a bad season despite 11 SBs
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looks like it - not sure how he got #30. There are still some Mel Stottlemyre fans out there - not that it should be retired, but giving it to your #12 pitcher or whatever - can't agree with that.
prophetic!
All you ever do, both on these threads and Giants threads, is whine.
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All you ever do, both on these threads and Giants threads, is whine.
BS asshole
Castro can flat out hit. And he's getting better at 2b. I can live with his occasional brain fart.
I could live with Headley being a weak bat if he wasn't such a shitty 3b. Keep a good though: he's only keeping the seat warm for Torres.
Right now Ellsbury should be the 4th OF with Hicks full time in CF or LF. Gardner, Hicks, Judge - left to right - is a very strong defensive OF. Gardy with the weakest arm that is still very accurate with sufficient strength. Better hitting threesome too.
Maybe it is time to start Torryes - or give him equal time. Could go two days at 3rd, one at SS and one at 2B. He is a decent (if not plus) fielder and he handles the bat well too. Right now in a clutch situation, I'd rather see Torreyes at the plate than Headley (unless a HR is needed).
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Right now Ellsbury should be the 4th OF with Hicks full time in CF or LF. Gardner, Hicks, Judge - left to right - is a very strong defensive OF. Gardy with the weakest arm that is still very accurate with sufficient strength. Better hitting threesome too.
Agree 100%. He's simply a far better player than Ellsbury right now. The only reason Ellsbury will continue to start over him is his fucking contract. Hicks has absolutely earned the right to be an every day player at this point - if he starts to slump you can re-evalutate, but right now the guy needs to be in the lineup every day.
My memory is Headley was very good in the field his first season with the Yanks too. There was rumor he was playing with a shoulder injury last year that fucked with his throwing...but he's been a debacle catching the ball as well as throwing it for a while now
He seems like a nice enough guy, but we're all counting down to the start of the Torres era at this point
Hopefully a moot point with Bird close to back (and hopefully hittigng), but having the flexibility to get those 4 OF bats in the lineup without benching Holliday would be nice.
Hopefully a moot point with Bird close to back (and hopefully hittigng), but having the flexibility to get those 4 OF bats in the lineup without benching Holliday would be nice.
Kay said Hicks took grounders before the 1st game. Never played a game at 1st base ever at any level from Little League on up. Very uncomfortable there.
Ells is too short.
Carter appears to be warming up at the plate.
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Right now Ellsbury should be the 4th OF with Hicks full time in CF or LF. Gardner, Hicks, Judge - left to right - is a very strong defensive OF. Gardy with the weakest arm that is still very accurate with sufficient strength. Better hitting threesome too.
agree
Judge 36
Gardy 34
Ells 32
Hicks 30
He likely won't keep this up, but while he does he sure as hell needs to be in the lineup everyday.
Hicks and Castro - what can you say? Did anyone outside the organization believe either would be able to perform at this level for more than a hot-streak?
Don't break up what is working. Rotate the OFers based on whatever model Joe is using. Don't kill the golden goose by getting greedy.
However, it's worth noting that his rate stats are skewed by his splits in which he faces a higher proportion of lefties than everyday starters which inflates his rate stats. For example, 37% of his plate appearances have been against lefties.
For comparison, the Yankees leader in PAs, Castro, has only had 25% of his plate appearances against lefties.
This is smart of Girardi, but it shows how his rate stats are inflated due to not being an everyday player.
Yet, even with fewer plate appearances, about 2/3rds of the league stars (Castro most on Yankees wit h163), Hicks has still managed to rank 10th in offensive total contribution which is a counting stat (includes SBs and baserunning). That said, there is a notable drop-off between 10th and guys like Trout atop the list.
Hicks: .326/.464/.616
Not as good as Trout but not that far off. Both excellent in CF and great speed on the bases.
I don't predict Hicks will keep it up but that's what he's done so far this season.
If anything, the inflated number of lefties he faced would thus be deflating his current rate stats.
Doesn't make sense other than the product of a small sample size.
But I hope he can at least maintain better productivity going forward than he typically has shown in his career.
w00t!
Good point, and while we all mocked him last season for standing by Hicks' ability last season (myself included), he's proving him right this season