Last night was a clusterfuck. Some strikezone we witnessed. Awesome. But that's over now and we're right where we want to be. I'm ready to battle again and I'm sure you guys are too.
Game 7 for all the marbles. Still in good shape and facing a pitcher starting for the first time this series. But he'll be tough for sure. Gotta get into their bullpen and CC has to be CC. And the bats need to come alive again - this time in a very hostile environment.
We play today, we win today, das it.
LGY.
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All rise, the verdict is in, start spreading the news the Judge says there will be no more games in that pathetic bandbox of a park this year. The fat doughboy drunk can crack open a cold one now as a game 7 loser.
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You're bitching about nothing. You're an ill-informed, spoiled and shitty fan who has no perspective or real investment in this team. You like to complain. Bitch and moan. Yack about nothing.
It's typical. And it's annoying. Go root for the Mets. Be gone.
I watched every single game this year, probably 90% of the games Girardi has managed for this team. I've been a fan of the Yankees since the early 70's and my father who is 89 has been going to Yankee games since the 1930's. If you think I haven't earned the right to criticize this team then you are probably drunk. By the way, I wasn't criticized Judge, I was just in awe that someone could strike out 235 times in a season and still be incredibly productive. I'm sure there are many in the Yankee organization wondering if they should do something about it or just chalk it up to a new era in the game.
I hate falling back on moral victories, but theres so much to be excited about with the Yanks future. Add to all that a ton of great experience in playoff games like the last 2 weeks against the best teams in baseball. Guys like Judge, Bird, Sanchez, Didi et al will remember these games and ABs and hopefully be better hitters in the future bc of it.
Yanks know they can play with anyone...but also know they have to be even better if they want to reach the mountaintop.
Great time talking baseball with all my fellow Yankee fans here all season and especially the last couple weeks!!
Great post, nothing to add. The team went farther that just about everyone though they could. There are plenty of holes to fill and plenty of things to work on but they now know how to win, they need to figure out how to finish.
I hope Joe stays, he seems to have the players confidence.
Not satisfied with losing but happy with the progress.
I will be heading to Tampa in March.
It will be interesting to see what Judge does to cut down on Ks. He has improved every year correcting flaws at each level. Guy works his butt off to improve all the time. Good things happen when he puts the ball in play.
Sanchez will improve his catching. It is just refinement now. Would not be surprised if he loses about 10 lbs to get quicker.
A fully rested off season for Bird and that sweet swing.
Sonny Gray has far too much talent to be going 3-2 count on virtually every batter and being out of games in the 5th inning.
Lastly, here is hoping Ells is moved and Gardy isn't.
3 1/2 months to pitchers and catchers!
Will Torres be 100% after his injury? It shouldn't affect his fielding much, but it is the front arm hitting, which can be a big deal.
They have decisions to make with the pitching. Re-sign an OPT out Tanaka? For how much and how long? Re-sign Gray? Many are asking for a Betances trade. What is his current value when the team clearly didn't trust him? Which prospects will be up and are they ready?
Can they drastically cut down strikeouts? Those who aren't concerned, especially with Judge, I think, can be in for an unpleasant surprise. If he continues to be a 200+ K player, you don't consistently see those kinds of HE totals and the BA will be close to 250 (or below) than 280-300. I love Judge and think he is hugely talented. But, one year doesn't make his future a foregone conclusion.
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So, while we have plenty to look forward to, I think it is wrong to assume this is just a bump in the road and there are multiple WS titles in the next 5 years.
There is never a guarantee. Just look at the Cubs and Indians.
That said, you'd rather be where the Yankees are in terms of players and prospects. The more good players you have the better the chances of getting deep into the playoffs.
Looking forward to next year. The Yankees are going to be good.
We still can hope to see more next year from Montgomery, Torres, Andujar, Adams, Clint Frazier, and more of the kids from the farm.
I would love to see Ellsbury dealt (even if we eat a lot of salary), Castro dealt, Betances dealt. I think Frasier will walk due to wanting a multi-year deal.
I think they sign Sabathia if his demands are reasonable (1 - 2 year contract at most). I think they sign Tanaka if he opts out or they try to give him an extension prior to an opt out.
I don't think they will be big players in free agency otherwise. They need a starting pitcher for sure, but I can't see them making big plays on any position players this year.
I really thought the Yanks were going to get to the WS. I felt like they were going to win it, actually.
Regardless, it's good experience for the younger guys. I think they probably learned a good bit and can take that with them going forward.
Still a hell of a run. No one had y'all here back in April.
I don't know what the plan is for Girardi, but I really thought all of the calling for his head after game 2 of the DS was over the top. Joe is a good manager. I'd love to have him. If he wants to return, NYY would be wise to retain him IMO.
I do think this team is built for sustained success - the model the Yankees are using seems to be more dependable. Hitters are a bit more reliable than putting most of your eggs in your pitching. Severino was tremendous this year, though.
CC looks like he still has a bit left in the tank. He's a FA, correct? If you could sign him for another year, I probably would. 2 would be dicey at his age. Unless he's considering retiring - but I don't recall reading anything like that.
Having Gray under team control is good, too.
Frazier should be a bigger part of the team next year.
Plenty to be excited about.
Otherwise pitching will be the key. Gray will be a good 2-3. Sevy hopefully will continue his success and stay healthy. Montgomery should take another step forward. Give Adams a realistic chance to make the club next spring. Then I assume at least one of CC or Tanaka will be back, so that gives us 5 starters. Sheffield has been impressive in the AFL, maybe he'll position himself for a cameo later on in the year.
On the hitting side, I know you can't have young studs without track record at every position, but I wouldn't mind giving Torres and Andujar a shot out of spring. Clint Frazier has to be worked into the rotation too. Next year could be similary exciting to track the development of these other youngsters.
And an incredible war it was. That's a fantastic team in the Bronx with fantastic fans and just an incredible atmosphere at that stadium.
Pat Riley always used to say that. Think how far they have to go and we have to wait just to get back to that same position. A lot of work and luck needed.
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This team doesn't sniff the wild card without Judge doing three quarters of what he did this year.
You're bitching about nothing. You're an ill-informed, spoiled and shitty fan who has no perspective or real investment in this team. You like to complain. Bitch and moan. Yack about nothing.
It's typical. And it's annoying. Go root for the Mets. Be gone.
I watched every single game this year, probably 90% of the games Girardi has managed for this team. I've been a fan of the Yankees since the early 70's and my father who is 89 has been going to Yankee games since the 1930's. If you think I haven't earned the right to criticize this team then you are probably drunk. By the way, I wasn't criticized Judge, I was just in awe that someone could strike out 235 times in a season and still be incredibly productive. I'm sure there are many in the Yankee organization wondering if they should do something about it or just chalk it up to a new era in the game.
Dont mind Bitch in ALB, hes just an angry bitter old man.
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I don't like the notionthey were playing with house money. Unexpected or not, they were 1 game away from the WS and shot the bed twice. There is no guarantee of a quick return to that position.
Pat Riley always used to say that. Think how far they have to go and we have to wait just to get back to that same position. A lot of work and luck needed.
Thankfully, we have alot of young players on the roster, and more to come in the next few years.
A young core is developing with more young players in the pipeline.
You cannot underestimate what this run should do going forward. This young team was 1 game away from going to World Series. They will be hungry to get back and the experience they gained from this should only benefit them moving forward.
Going forward, assuming Cashman is back and I don't see why he wouldn't be, just stay the course and let him do his thing. I think he will continue to make creative trades.
Tough loss, but we should be a hungry team in 2018. Future is bright!
A young core is developing with more young players in the pipeline.
You cannot underestimate what this run should do going forward. This young team was 1 game away from going to World Series. They will be hungry to get back and the experience they gained from this should only benefit them moving forward.
Going forward, assuming Cashman is back and I don't see why he wouldn't be, just stay the course and let him do his thing. I think he will continue to make creative trades.
Tough loss, but we should be a hungry team in 2018. Future is bright!
Gleyber Torres next year. I'm marking out.
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In comment 13659116 B in ALB said:
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This team doesn't sniff the wild card without Judge doing three quarters of what he did this year.
You're bitching about nothing. You're an ill-informed, spoiled and shitty fan who has no perspective or real investment in this team. You like to complain. Bitch and moan. Yack about nothing.
It's typical. And it's annoying. Go root for the Mets. Be gone.
I watched every single game this year, probably 90% of the games Girardi has managed for this team. I've been a fan of the Yankees since the early 70's and my father who is 89 has been going to Yankee games since the 1930's. If you think I haven't earned the right to criticize this team then you are probably drunk. By the way, I wasn't criticized Judge, I was just in awe that someone could strike out 235 times in a season and still be incredibly productive. I'm sure there are many in the Yankee organization wondering if they should do something about it or just chalk it up to a new era in the game.
Dont mind Bitch in ALB, hes just an angry bitter old man.
Very clever. Now go crawl back into your hole where you were all season.
This year was house money since day 1.