In for Headley 2 days in a row. I like the direction this team is going in. If your not producing someone else will be given the chance. I'm sure this is just a chance for Headley to get a breather. I will be shocked if he's not in the lineup tomorrow.
1. Brett Gardner (L) LF
2. Gary Sanchez (R) C
3. Matt Holliday (R) DH
4. Starlin Castro (R) 2B
5. Aaron Judge (R) RF
6. Didi Gregorius (L) SS
7. Aaron Hicks (S) CF
8. Chris Carter (R) 1B
9. Ronald Torreyes (R) 3B
Not to pick on Castro who's been good but it's such a contrast there watching each AB. Judge lays off those sliders to get to a fastball count and takes advantage
Yeah, teams were getting him out for a brief while with slow stuff low and away. If he can adapt to that, the league is doomed.
What a remarkable talent. And, he's living proof as to how difficult it is to predict:
--When an athlete will rise to a new plateau; and
--Where the peak is likely to be.
Pro athletes rarely improve in a straight line. They move from plateau to plateau, with dips in between as opponent figure out their weaknesses. Judge has been a terrific example of that, and the holes in his swing may be incredibly small for such a large human.
Yeah, teams were getting him out for a brief while with slow stuff low and away. If he can adapt to that, the league is doomed.
What a remarkable talent. And, he's living proof as to how difficult it is to predict:
--When an athlete will rise to a new plateau; and
--Where the peak is likely to be.
Pro athletes rarely improve in a straight line. They move from plateau to plateau, with dips in between as opponent figure out their weaknesses. Judge has been a terrific example of that, and the holes in his swing may be incredibly small for such a large human.
If we are still in roughly the same position after the next tough 14 days; my growing enjoyment of watching this rebuilding process is going to go up another level.
Unlike earlier stretches where we could depend on one of our strengths to carry injuries and other phases of the game, I think the next 14 days require us doing well in all four phases: fielding, hitting, starting and relief pitching
Start off with a W against the O's best SP and go from there.
In the short term, I think Headley really needs to be planted firmly on the bench. I'm fine with Torreyes starting, but I'd love to see Wade come up for a stretch. He fits the bill for a super-utility left handed bat. IMO, he's also a guy who could be a nice trade deadline chip if they decide to be buyers. He won't bring back a big fish on his own, but could have decent value in a package if he flashes a little bit with the big club
If we are still in roughly the same position after the next tough 14 days; my growing enjoyment of watching this rebuilding process is going to go up another level.
Unlike earlier stretches where we could depend on one of our strengths to carry injuries and other phases of the game, I think the next 14 days require us doing well in all four phases: fielding, hitting, starting and relief pitching
hey Bill - yes, especially on the road. But it's nice that Ortiz isn't around any more - I think we match up a lot better with the Bosox this year than in the recent past.
2. Gary Sanchez (R) C
3. Matt Holliday (R) DH
4. Starlin Castro (R) 2B
5. Aaron Judge (R) RF
6. Didi Gregorius (L) SS
7. Aaron Hicks (S) CF
8. Chris Carter (R) 1B
9. Ronald Torreyes (R) 3B
Gardner
Castro
Holliday
Sanchez
Judge
Didi
Carter
Torreyes
Hicks
Are you speculating or has there been some news?
Lol are they supposed to shut them out each game? The pitching has been good
Warren still in for the 9th
Now it gets difficult. 13 straight games inside the division, starting at Baltimore (3) and Toronto (4), then home for Boston and Baltimore (3 each)
What a remarkable talent. And, he's living proof as to how difficult it is to predict:
--When an athlete will rise to a new plateau; and
--Where the peak is likely to be.
Pro athletes rarely improve in a straight line. They move from plateau to plateau, with dips in between as opponent figure out their weaknesses. Judge has been a terrific example of that, and the holes in his swing may be incredibly small for such a large human.
What a remarkable talent. And, he's living proof as to how difficult it is to predict:
--When an athlete will rise to a new plateau; and
--Where the peak is likely to be.
Pro athletes rarely improve in a straight line. They move from plateau to plateau, with dips in between as opponent figure out their weaknesses. Judge has been a terrific example of that, and the holes in his swing may be incredibly small for such a large human.
Good post and description
Unlike earlier stretches where we could depend on one of our strengths to carry injuries and other phases of the game, I think the next 14 days require us doing well in all four phases: fielding, hitting, starting and relief pitching
Start off with a W against the O's best SP and go from there.
In the short term, I think Headley really needs to be planted firmly on the bench. I'm fine with Torreyes starting, but I'd love to see Wade come up for a stretch. He fits the bill for a super-utility left handed bat. IMO, he's also a guy who could be a nice trade deadline chip if they decide to be buyers. He won't bring back a big fish on his own, but could have decent value in a package if he flashes a little bit with the big club
Unlike earlier stretches where we could depend on one of our strengths to carry injuries and other phases of the game, I think the next 14 days require us doing well in all four phases: fielding, hitting, starting and relief pitching
hey Bill - yes, especially on the road. But it's nice that Ortiz isn't around any more - I think we match up a lot better with the Bosox this year than in the recent past.
Absolutely. And we already own series wins over Boston and Baltimore.