NFT: Mets Vs. Yankees Part 2: DeGrom vs. Gray

Yikes.

Embarrassing.

Must be because I'm from CT that I never got into the Mets/Yanks rivalry.

The Yanks have done a terrible job scoring runs for Gray, so maybe you'll get your DeGromination.

the Yankees but more important how guys like Conforto, DeGrom, Rosario, Smith, Cespedes, Flores, TDA, etc., all look. If some of the NYM bullpen scrubs blow it again, not really a big deal deal.

But think Familia throws this afternoon.

wins, 5th overall pick has 52. Deal Grandy, play Nimmo. Mets could pick as high as 5th overall in what could be a fantastic draft.

Day game on Wednesday at the stadium with a night game in Queens?

are on a downhill slide with the wilponzi selloff which is netting nothing in return but payroll savings. The only upside is payroll coming off for next year but that would require signing free agents. Doubtful that happens, also not a particularly good free agent year. A DeGrom win is not going to make me all warm and fuzzy, some hope for next year would...

How about some MOTHER FUCKING run support for him!!!! COME ON!!!!!!

But wait, I thought it was already a Mets city? What happened to that?

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LMFAO

In comment 13560839 arcarsenal said:

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Embarrassing.

I enjoyed this one too.

How's this game thread working out for you bigbluewreckingcrew?

In comment 13561129 Danny Kanell said:

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LOL, this is definitely what this dude looks like.

the OP, was a Yankees fan based on last nights thread start.

He's a Mets fan?

Is that you?

Piranha?

Is that really you?

1. G. Stanton has cleared waivers; four unnamed teams are believed to have inquired about him

2. The Astros are in trade talks with the Tigers discussing a deal that will bring Verlander to Houston

You should be able to handle a losing season by now. Calm down. I don't want you to hurt yourself when degrom gets shelled tonight....

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Hahahahaha...bceagle05 just won the internet

Shit....

right now. We sold. DeGrom can be awesome... we just don't have the fire power. With Duda, Bruce, Walker, Thor, and Familia this could have been a very different series.

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In comment 13560848 bceagle05 said: Quote: Hahahahaha...bceagle05 just won the internet

It was really perfect

isn't it deGrom (lowercase d)?

In comment 13561283 Matt M. said:

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isn't it deGrom (lowercase d)?

True, but if we are really being picky...it's actually an upside down, backwards uppercase P.

:-)

In comment 13561283 Matt M. said:

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isn't it deGrom (lowercase d)?

I guess I selfed myself.

so we dont have to pick another utility IF

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so we dont have to pick another utility IF

Who did we ever pick with our top pick that turned out to be a utility IF?

for a better pick means that it's unlikely that Degrom, Matz, Harvey, Familia, Conforto, Rosario, Cespedes, Smith, Flores (i.e., guys we are counting for in 2018) finished the season strong if we had bad enough of a record to be in the top 5.

of course we'd want to get the best pick possible since these games are meaningless due to 2017 being over, but I'm not really comfortable with rooting for guys to fail to get that pick.

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In comment 13561349 spike said: Quote: so we dont have to pick another utility IF Who did we ever pick with our top pick that turned out to be a utility IF?

Cecchini is, if we are lucky. Nimmo is looking like a backup OF.

sign Travis Snider to a minor league deal (Grandy replacement?) and someone named Neil Wagner who is turning 34... lol

In comment 13561377 DanMetroMan said:

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sign Travis Snider to a minor league deal (Grandy replacement?) and someone named Neil Wagner who is turning 34... lol

We need some talent infusion in LV

"The Rangers traded Snider to the Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.
A former top prospect, Snider hasn't reached the big leagues since 2015, when he appeared in 87 games with the Pirates and Orioles. Despite the organizational change, Snider doesn't appear particularly close to earning another look in the majors, even though he's slashed a respectable .294/.375/.435 in the Pacific Coast League this season."

Milwaukee took on $3MM of Walker’s salary, per an Associated Press report (via USA Today). New York sent just under $1.7MM in the deal to cover the rest of the obligation.
MLB Trade rumors - ( New Window )

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In comment 13561377 DanMetroMan said: Quote: sign Travis Snider to a minor league deal (Grandy replacement?) and someone named Neil Wagner who is turning 34... lol We need some talent infusion in LV "The Rangers traded Snider to the Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. A former top prospect, Snider hasn't reached the big leagues since 2015, when he appeared in 87 games with the Pirates and Orioles. Despite the organizational change, Snider doesn't appear particularly close to earning another look in the majors, even though he's slashed a respectable .294/.375/.435 in the Pacific Coast League this season."

LV season is over. They have had an absolutely awful season despite Rosario/Nimmo/Smith. They don't "need" anything but their season to end.

record lol

In comment 13561143 B in ALB said:

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But wait, I thought it was already a Mets city? What happened to that?

Syndegaard is a moron, and the Thor persona is stupid. And I'm a Mets fan.

football. Inferiority complexes. I don't think the Mets could ever be the majority favorite in the city unless Yankee fans really aren't true fans. I'm guessing that's how they would judge that?

In comment 13561448 Gmen1982 said:

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football. Inferiority complexes. I don't think the Mets could ever be the majority favorite in the city unless Yankee fans really aren't true fans. I'm guessing that's how they would judge that?

Oddly it was a National League city previously. Of course it was when the Dodgers and Giants were New York teams. Many of those fans switched to the Mets and I would presume their families maintained the National League allegiance.
Of course being a lifelong Yankees fan, as was my family since the 30's, it is hard for me to believe New York is not a Yankees town.

In comment 13561448 Gmen1982 said:

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football. Inferiority complexes. I don't think the Mets could ever be the majority favorite in the city unless Yankee fans really aren't true fans. I'm guessing that's how they would judge that?

People always flock to the team that is winning. There was a ton of buzz around the Mets 2 years ago when they went on their WS run.

It's just how fans are. A lot of people suddenly wake up when a team is winning and tune out when they aren't.

I do think when fans get all riled up about who "owns" the city or any of that, a lot of it is just projecting inferiority/superiority complexes and tends to tell you a bit about that person (I'm not a real psychologist, I just play one on BBI... )

I was in the car the other day and some Yankee fan called WFAN and all he wanted to do was talk about how they're better than the Mets again and how happy he is that Mets fans have nothing to crow about now, etc. etc. It's not unique to Yankee fans, idiot Mets fans were calling in 2 years ago and claiming ownership of the city and saying the Mets were going to be the toast of the town for the next 10 years, etc. which is just as stupid.

I don't know why anyone cares about the other NY team aside from when they're playing each other.

I don't root against the Yankees when they're in the postseason. If they win, good for them. The teams aren't rivals unless you're interested in dick-measuring contests and need something to feel good about in life.

1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF .227/.332/.473, 1.7 fWAR
2. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 2B .262/.332/.399, -0.3 fWAR
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) LF .276/.326/.521, 1.0 fWAR
4. Michael Conforto (L) DH .282/.388/.570, 3.4 fWAR
5. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B .284/.318/.496, 1.0 fWAR
6. Dominic Smith (L) 1B .214/.214/.214, -0.1 fWAR
7. Amed Rosario (R) SS .256/.273/.442, 0.1 fWAR
8. Travis d’Arnaud (R) CA .231/.281/.409, 0.4 fWAR
9. Juan Lagares (R) CF .268/.314/.402, 0.8 fWAR

Jacob deGrom (R): (144.2 IP, 3.36 ERA, 3.8 RA9 WAR)
vs.
Sonny Gray (R): (6 IP, 3.00 ERA, 1.4 RA9 WAR)

1. Brett Gardner (L) DH .251/.345/.434, 2.3 fWAR
2. Aaron Hicks (S) LF .284/.389/.518, 2.9 fWAR
3. Aaron Judge (R) RF .289/.420/.608, 6.0 fWAR
4. Didi Gregorius (L) SS .306/.332/.501, 3.5 fWAR
5. Gary Sanchez (R) CA .273/.350/.511, 2.7 fWAR
6. Chase Headley (S) 1B .270/.349/.398, 1.6 fWAR
7. Jacoby Ellsbury (L) CF .239/.317/.361, 0.5 fWAR
8. Todd Frazier (R) 3B .231/.351/.359, 1.3 fWAR
9. Ronald Torreyes (R) 2B .285/.307/.365, 0.5 fWAR
Team Total: 21.3 fWAR

Move Headley back to third and move Frazier to a glove/PH role.

Wouldn't mind a Bird/Cooper platoon with either guy taking DH duties either.

And when Castro comes back too...

Lugo to DL. lol.

In comment 13561528 arcarsenal said:

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In comment 13561448 Gmen1982 said: Quote: I don't know why anyone cares about the other NY team aside from when they're playing each other. I don't root against the Yankees when they're in the postseason. If they win, good for them. The teams aren't rivals unless you're interested in dick-measuring contests and need something to feel good about in life.

I'm with you. I don't denigrate the Mets and I hope they do well, just not against the Yanks.

I'm not even sure!

doesn't have commentary. It has field sounds but no announcers.

Anybody else?

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doesn't have commentary. It has field sounds but no announcers. Anybody else?

I have Michael Kay, David Cone, and Paulie O'Neill on my feed...

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for another meaningless all-time stat.

on a first pitch fastball now and then.

gifts Conforto a hit. If his glove was open the ball would have landed in the webbing.

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In comment 13561615 section125 said: Quote: doesn't have commentary. It has field sounds but no announcers. Anybody else? I have Michael Kay, David Cone, and Paulie O'Neill on my feed...

Weird. Commercials are fine.

Torreyes sure doesn't have a cannon.

with big holes in their swings. It seems like the entire league has changed the way hitting is taught in the minors. The Adam Dunn school of hitting.

but my favorite part of the OP was "What was thought to be a Mets town..."

Uhhh, no.

With that said, as a Yankees fan I do wish the best for the Mets and hope for another Subway Series championship showdown in the future.

I see no upside to crapping on fan bases outside of Boston. I'd love to see another subway world series.

Grandy has no arm and that took forever to get to him.

Question - when is going to withdraw it from his 2011 account?

there.

Up to Frzier, now.

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on a first pitch fastball now and then.

agree - that first pitch was the best one he got.

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there. Up to Frazier, now.

And right on cue - RISP fail.

Yeah Didi fucked that up not being on third.

Fucking Frazier is lame.

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1-0 Yanks.

He's good at baseball.

hot, he is not.

Dude does it all

We missed him.

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he didn't strike out.

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hot, he is not.

I'd rather he starts to ARod and look to hammer first pitch fastballs. If he runs into it he is about 50/50 on getting a hit.

at the game logs, and Judge hasn't had a multi-hit game since July 18. You'd think he'd slip one in there SOMEWHERE.

At this point, I'd think about dropping him in the order....perhaps sixth. Maybe move Didi up to third. At least until he gets it figured out again.

I'm reminded of El Duque because he would've walked Cespedes and Conforto on purpose, then gotten out of the jam.

In comment 13561678 Photoguy said:

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at the game logs, and Judge hasn't had a multi-hit game since July 18. You'd think he'd slip one in there SOMEWHERE. At this point, I'd think about dropping him in the order....perhaps sixth. Maybe move Didi up to third. At least until he gets it figured out again.

Why do people keep saying this? BTW, how many games has he recorded multiple walks during that span? The answer is 5 times. We get it... he's struggling. But he's still drawing walks, so he should stay high in the order.

Babe Ruth has the fifth best WAR season (11.7) and doesn't finish in the top 22 in MVP voting.

He finished with one league MVP. He wouldn't place in the MVP voting again until 1931 (5th) and 1932 (6th).

Best player in MLB history and he has one MVP and only in the running three times.

Trout has 2 mvps and has finished second 3 times.

The way this game has been played, scored and captured over time is really unique.

3-0

I had complete and total faith.

In comment 13561682 Del Shofner said:

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3-0

He found that 2011 power.

In the tin can.

Nice to see that.

may I have another?

In comment 13561687 B in ALB said:

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In the tin can.

The Mets are up, so push the walls back out Jimmy.

In comment 13561687 B in ALB said:

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In the tin can.

Love me that aluminum.

gRay is outpitching the Mets guy.

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In comment 13561687 B in ALB said: Quote: In the tin can. The Mets are up, so push the walls back out Jimmy.

The minimum distance for the fences is 250 down the lines. I say we get these fences manned by topless (male) operators who rotate them in in the bottom of the innings.

look like they have some more work to do before they are ready. Reminds me of Frazier.

whacka-hacka-whacka

Baaahahahahaha....dude sucks

Most 21/22 year olds do. It's rare a kid that young comes up and looks like he belongs immediately.

Even Conforto looked like he was ready to roll the second he stepped on a MLB field but he hit a rough patch and had a tough second season (injuries also played a role)

Takes time.

I have little doubt that Amed is going to be a stud. We'll see with Smith - it's going to depend on his power stroke and how much further along he can go with it.

Eh, d'Arnaud seemed like he had a really good bat and just needed to stay healthy. He hasn't panned out. Shit happens. Baseball people obviously felt the guy was going to become a really good hitter - he was traded for Cy Young winners twice. It's not like Mets fans just manufactured all this crazy hoopla over him on their own.

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Baaahahahahaha....dude sucks

Careful. Careful. You're dangerously close to sending out the Z-at Signal.

In comment 13561697 Greg from LI said:

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Baaahahahahaha....dude sucks

He was a budding star. Some buds get eaten by bugs. It happens.

So far. Only 65 pitches.

All of a sudden. Really busting it down the line.

All night last night.

Robots please!

the Judge strike....

Surprised how fast Cespedes is. Two infield singles, that last one I thought was an easy out.

deGrom has been in trouble and still only 65 pitches.??

Yikes.

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All night last night. Robots please!

You can tell how slow I type....

#LazyGary

around.

If he gets hot like last year, this season is anything but up for grabs. Last year he carried the team on his back. Been waiting for him to come back around.

Nice shot!!

Fact.

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In comment 13561716 B in ALB said: Quote: All night last night. Robots please! You can tell how slow I type....

Thanks for chiming in section. Thought I was all alone in here. Geez.

Fuck yeah.

Tryin to make this a Yankees town again

Gotta give him credit for trying.

4-0 yanks

Sonny Gray is doing just fine pitching to him tonight.

In comment 13561729 B in ALB said:

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In comment 13561724 section125 said: Quote: In comment 13561716 B in ALB said: Quote: All night last night. Robots please! You can tell how slow I type.... Thanks for chiming in section. Thought I was all alone in here. Geez.

Like a freakin morgue......Mets guys are in shock and Yankees guys are sleeping.

In comment 13561734 section125 said:

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In comment 13561729 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 13561724 section125 said: Quote: In comment 13561716 B in ALB said: Quote: All night last night. Robots please! You can tell how slow I type.... Thanks for chiming in section. Thought I was all alone in here. Geez. Like a freakin morgue......Mets guys are in shock and Yankees guys are sleeping.

In the midst of foot coma, had some spaghetti puttanesca and enjoyed some Ellsbury actually contributing.

Not foot. I'm not some fucking creep.

4-2 Yanks

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Not foot. I'm not some fucking creep.

I was like, dude you need to see a doctor immediately. Wtf is a foot coma?

Glad you're OK.

balls.

And that is what he gets - a stupid effin HR.

Tommy K in the game.

100

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4-2 Yanks

Hahaha. That's your best post ever on BBI. Well done.

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In comment 13561738 adamg said: Quote: Not foot. I'm not some fucking creep. I was like, dude you need to see a doctor immediately. Wtf is a foot coma? Glad you're OK.

Thanks B.

I feel as full as Dominic Smith looks. And fuck that guy.

There ya go, big guy. Nice to see an oppo fielder. DIdn't clear the fence by much but it counts all the same.

Nice to see this lineup finally score some runs for him.

Yankees pitchers and the numerous waste pitches they make. Nobody is efficient. It is ok to try to get someone to swing at a ball, but make it close or they won't swing.

He's been a bit shaky lately.

In comment 13561746 Dave in Hoboken said:

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Nice to see this lineup finally score some runs for him.

+1

Very efficient, gave up some hrs and Toe got two important hits. Yanks hit him hard a few times where the Mets made plays, but he was solid.

If Mo Vaughn doesn't hit an El Cheapo this game looks a lot worse.

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Very efficient, gave up some hrs and Toe got two important hits. Yanks hit him hard a few times where the Mets made plays, but he was solid. If Mo Vaughn doesn't hit an El Cheapo this game looks a lot worse.

If he gets through 8 and they lose, is that a CG still?

In comment 13561757 B in ALB said:

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Very efficient, gave up some hrs and Toe got two important hits. Yanks hit him hard a few times where the Mets made plays, but he was solid. If Mo Vaughn doesn't hit an El Cheapo this game looks a lot worse.

+1

Getting good at +1

In comment 13561758 adamg said:

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In comment 13561757 B in ALB said: Quote: Very efficient, gave up some hrs and Toe got two important hits. Yanks hit him hard a few times where the Mets made plays, but he was solid. If Mo Vaughn doesn't hit an El Cheapo this game looks a lot worse. If he gets through 8 and they lose, is that a CG still?

Yes

Jekyll and Hyde Betances.

screwing around..to make us nervous.

that 2-1 pitch.

But I'll take it.

Comforto!

on 3-2.

i'll take it but that is the shit that has resulted in more K's this year more than anything else. That isn't a fucking strike.

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Hard on the nerves.

double - hustle double following a Cespedes bullet.

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i'll take it but that is the shit that has resulted in more K's this year more than anything else. That isn't a fucking strike.

Agree, except he missed a slider on 2-1 that was a strike.

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i'll take it but that is the shit that has resulted in more K's this year more than anything else. That isn't a fucking strike.

It was low.

Robots.

Needs to get it straight in the T9. Don't fuck around. Throw strikes and work fast.

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Almost Chapman proof now...

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Leg day.

two or three days off. The August slump appears to be with us already.

He needs 10 day "DL" mental health break , get him some Swedish shoulder rubs too

and neither can I......damn!!!

Cheapo!

no lead is safe right now. Damndest thing I ever saw.

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two or three days off. The August slump appears to be with us already.

Agreed. Just start Chief for the weekend. Use Gardy to PH for Romine maybe one gme

Chapman is suckling the big white mint.

I think the young'ns heard you say they weren't ready, RP. :)

Mets will still lose this game, but it's nice to get a little glimpse of the future

starting to look like Kim.

He isn't that off but just missing locations like crazy.

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I think the young'ns heard you say they weren't ready, RP. :) Mets will still lose this game, but it's nice to get a little glimpse of the future

Talent shines through ready or not ;-)

BIG LEAGUE PLAY!

I can never understand the guys on this board who wants to get rid of him for Torres. That was one hell of a play and he showed off his bazooka arm

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I can never understand the guys on this board who wants to get rid of him for Torres. That was one hell of a play and he showed off his bazooka arm

Most want Castro gone for Torres, but yes agreed

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He needs 10 day "DL" mental health break , get him some Swedish shoulder rubs too

I said this the other day and basically got driven away. Isn't it obvious he is in a slump? He needs a break of some kind - bring him in situationally against lefties for a while. We have other relief pitchers.

Nice play by Didi though!

Now, that's SS.

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You have another chance..

We still believe in you going forward. Just might not be your year.

Maddon went ham on that arm.

Another notch in the win column

What a brutal season for him.

maybe the DL is coming up one way or the other.

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might have injured himself covering 1st

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Cheapo!

El Baghdad! Where you been Z?

Just crawling outta the woodwork when your team gets within one?

Chapman sucks donkey-ass this year. I feel like my 11 year old nephew could take him deep this year.

Always nice to protect home-field, though! Love this win.

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Robertson or Betances as new closer for now?

I say Robertson but I'm cool with Betances as well, his fielding just scared the fuck out of me. He improved it slightly this year but it's still horrific when it happens

to another win. We'll take it!!

and may have hurt himself on that last pitch.

DL him for 10 days.

We will need him right to make a push in September.

to get the shakes when he comes in. Not his year, indeed. Got the win, though. I'll take it.

which is great since they are right behind us in the WC race. Thank you, Nats.

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.. Almost Chapman proof now...

See I have a future in the psychic industry!


Think he twisted an ankle...

if Chapman has to spend 10 days on the DL. He could use the break to get his mental shit together and maybe let that arm get some rest and go over film to figure out why he's lost his accuracy

Christ almighty.

Going to DL is the best thing that could happen for the Yankees considering Girardi will absolutely not remove him from closer no matter what he does. He just looks completely worn out.

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and may have hurt himself on that last pitch. DL him for 10 days. We will need him right to make a push in September.

Yup. Not what I'd wish for, but I think Chapman to DL for 10 days is the best thing that could happen to him right now.

Is the aftereffects of being ridden extremely hard by the Cubs last year.

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and may have hurt himself on that last pitch. DL him for 10 days. We will need him right to make a push in September.

You're suggesting that the Yanks DL Chapman, when you have no idea if he's even injured. Awesome!

He's been struggling pretty much all season.

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In comment 13561804 mavric said: Quote: I can never understand the guys on this board who wants to get rid of him for Torres. That was one hell of a play and he showed off his bazooka arm Most want Castro gone for Torres, but yes agreed

Getting rid of Castro is mind blowingly stupid. To good of a bat and a pretty good clutch batter.

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Is the aftereffects of being ridden extremely hard by the Cubs last year.

Agree completely. So give him a break now - the bullpen is deep. We will need him in September and October.

Green, Warren, Robertson, betances, kahnle... id be comfortable with ANY of them closing a game on a given night. The bullpen is a tremendous luxury and right now it's almost being erased because we're keeping a guy in a set role who has been quite shitty in his last three appearances. He's just not right now and it's a shame to blow games or almost blow games because of it.

In comment 13561828 Greg from LI said:

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Is the aftereffects of being ridden extremely hard by the Cubs last year.

I agree.

But all the sudden guys like Luis Cessa are throwing a 100. 103 isn't as scary. But I definitely have FULL faith what you said is correct and next season he will rebound very nicely.

Funny thing about Chapman, the cubs obviously rode him. In the WS he threw a million sliders and ground threw it since his FB command was lost and also his delivery isn't as SMOOTH as it WAS.

He's minor tweaks mentally and physically. Not worried long term (5 year deal) he will be okay.

In comment 13561829 Jim in Tampa said:

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In comment 13561820 RasputinPrime said: Quote: and may have hurt himself on that last pitch. DL him for 10 days. We will need him right to make a push in September. You're suggesting that the Yanks DL Chapman, when you have no idea if he's even injured. Awesome!

"DL"

And yes, I know what i'm talking about.

In comment 13561828 Greg from LI said:

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Is the aftereffects of being ridden extremely hard by the Cubs last year.

I said it during the postseason last year - Maddon knew Chapman wasn't coming back so he didn't give a shit whether he wrecked him or not.

I don't think he's totally shot but I do think there's some carryover from the way he was used last October.

In comment 13561828 Greg from LI said:

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Is the aftereffects of being ridden extremely hard by the Cubs last year.

I agree. Maddon knew he wasn't coming back and went for all the marbles riding roughshod over everyone.

Split the close between Betances and Robertson.

Or as Joe would do -
Kahnle 7th
Robertson 8th
Betances 9th

He even said he's open to not closing if asked

His confidence and mind are shot. Maybe his body too.

Maybe personal life who knows.

Maybe wise to shut him down a month or more and see how he's doing. It wouldn't be the worst thing if we save him for next season and protect our investment with this crazy BP depth.

But If Chappy wants to be the left specialist (never ever gonna happen this year, Cashman will not allow it) he would actually fit that role perfectly for us. Then we get option shreeve or something

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In comment 13561796 ZGiants98 said: Quote: Cheapo! El Baghdad! Where you been Z? Just crawling outta the woodwork when your team gets within one?

Huh? I was making fun of myself. Why would I crawl out of the woodwork when we came within one? You think I'm rooting or expecting wins or something? Better check the thread before the game started. You thugs are something else though. Never disappoint.

+3.0 for the WC.

Stuck in the middle with you!

which will keep Joe from running him out there disaster after disaster until he straightens out. There are a lot of options to pick from so Yanks are lucky. I'd like to see Chad Greene get the closer shot. He throws strikes. But Betances and Robertson got it covered

Maybe when Castro and Bird are ready we can retire the Headley Frazier fiasco. Torreyes or Castro can play 2nd or 3rd.

Gardners ice cold.

Why isn't Severino opening against the Bosox instead of pitching against the Mets

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Maybe when Castro and Bird are ready we can retire the Headley Frazier fiasco. Torreyes or Castro can play 2nd or 3rd. Gardners ice cold. Why isn't Severino opening against the Bosox instead of pitching against the Mets

Frazier is starting at 3B from here on out unless he just craters out. His D is excellent and he will hit a bit. The reason Sevi is starting Thursday is because they have no other option besides calling a guy up from the minors. Sabathia can't come off the DL till the weekend and he's pitching Saturday.

have dogged the situational hitting for the Yanks, but the last week they have been much better at getting that run in from 3rd with less than 2 outs.

could make Bauer, Sanchez and the ghost of Jordan Zimmerman look dynamic and then put up four runs against a legit Cy Young candidate in DeGrom.

Aaron Hicks.

In comment 13561851 ZGiants98 said:

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In comment 13561815 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 13561796 ZGiants98 said: Quote: Cheapo! El Baghdad! Where you been Z? Just crawling outta the woodwork when your team gets within one? Huh? I was making fun of myself. Why would I crawl out of the woodwork when we came within one? You think I'm rooting or expecting wins or something? Better check the thread before the game started. You thugs are something else though. Never disappoint.

I know Baghdad, it's just a bit of friendly banter.

Thugs? How dare you sir!

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Aaron Hicks.

Absolutely. Also Gary Sanchez is really starting to hit and Judge's ABs are getting noticeably better. But at this time last year, if someone told you Aaron Hicks would be counted on as the offensive savior, you'd assume that person was crazy or that NYY was a last place team.

It's not smoke and mirrors with Hicks either, he's the real deal. He has all the tools and I think he can be counted on as one of the core youth guys moving forward. It's crazy how bright the future is.

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It's not smoke and mirrors with Hicks either, he's the real deal. He has all the tools and I think he can be counted on as one of the core youth guys moving forward. It's crazy how bright the future is.

I'm a believer!

I was at the game Sunday night and watched him stretch out, going away, to snag a ball out of the air that from perspective, was impossible to catch. He made two incredible catches that night. And don't forget, when he threw a ball into the catcher from the outfield last year, his ball was clocked at 115 MPH, the fastest ball thrown ever recorded.

So we know he's a great outfielder with an incredible arm. Now add that he's a switch hitter and is starting to show fans that he can hit and flashes future power. As he matures, he is going to be (IMHO) a .300/35 HR type guy who will also swipe a few bases and stop a lot of guys from taking an extra base as everyone starts to fear his arm.

He's finally looking comfortable out there and it shows. He will start getting a lot of attention in the next couple years. Probably good that he's flying under the radar while everyone is fixated on Judge and Sanchez.