NFT: Yankees News: Greg Bird back next week?

if that foot really was the problem, then he should be fine. He was hitting before the shoulder in 2015 and hitting in ST before the foot. I think he can just flat out hit.
I'd be surprised if it was before 10 days that he gets called up. Don't want a pulled oblique or something...

in Bird's ability and importance but it seems to me that next week would be a little soon. He has not had plate success since spring training.

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He hasn't hit in a long time and it usually takes a while to regain the timing and mechanics

In comment 13561447 Beer Man said:

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He hasn't hit in a long time and it usually takes a while to regain the timing and mechanics

I usually think this way also, but the way Hicks returned has me thinking it could happen.

In comment 13561457 Dan in the Springs said:

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In comment 13561447 Beer Man said: Quote: He hasn't hit in a long time and it usually takes a while to regain the timing and mechanics I usually think this way also, but the way Hicks returned has me thinking it could happen.

Bird's situation is a bit different. Particularly when you consider he missed all of last year as well. I imagine there is a lot of rust.

when the rosters expand.

they would like to see 50 or so atbats before bringing him up. would guesz he wont get there till around the 27th

if Bird can outplay Garrett Cooper, who has proven (so far) that he's a major league talent, both with a glove and with his bat. I think trading for Cooper in an under the radar move could end up being one of the best moves Cash made all year.

Regardless, Bird will have to outplay Cooper. If Bird starts out cold and isn't hitting for shit, they'll stick Cooper in the lineup. Cooper could actually play DH the way he's been hitting if he doesn't beat out Bird

how much of a factor his injury was. He is the best natural hitter in our system. You can't overstate his importance to our push towards the playoffs.

In comment 13561506 mavric said:

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if Bird can outplay Garrett Cooper, who has proven (so far) that he's a major league talent, both with a glove and with his bat. I think trading for Cooper in an under the radar move could end up being one of the best moves Cash made all year. Regardless, Bird will have to outplay Cooper. If Bird starts out cold and isn't hitting for shit, they'll stick Cooper in the lineup. Cooper could actually play DH the way he's been hitting if he doesn't beat out Bird

Short time up, but I have been impressed, also.

up Andujar, Adams, Mckinney, Sheffield, Cave etc. etc.

I hadn't realized he was injured in the final game of the Spring after fouling a ball off his foot/ankle. Prior to that his injury ankle ND play to start the season were a mystery. I now have more confidence in him and the staff. The reports from the last week or so have been positive. I am half expecting him to be a significant contributor down the stretch and re-establish himself as the 1b of the immediate future.

if he can stabilize offensive production at the position (maybe .250/.350 and a little bit of pop) that'd be a lot more than we've gotten. Headley was hot for awhile but has cooled off in August (.239 average). Cooper may be a useful piece or he may be a flash in the pan, if healthy Bird should have more staying power.

is recovering from a rotator cuff injury and pitching light reps at GCL. Josh Norris says he's up to 95 with his FB, which was already a weapon because of his spin rate.
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2016 IFA signee Luis Medina, pitching in the Appy League, threw 5 no-hit innings, 2 BBs & 7 Ks, said to be sitting 96-100. Between him and Jorge Guzman they have a couple of huge arms in short season.