I see that they dropped Andujar down a peg. I think collectively they need to stop flailing and trying to force things, being pull happy. They're swinging, in many cases over swinging at garbage. Sit back go with the pitch, take a walk, pass the baton.
gets behind 3-0 to Xander - base hit. Gets behind 2-0 to Moreland 400+ft HR.
A good third baseman makes the play on Boegarts - that wasn't hit hard
Oh, christ stop. It was a seeing eye base hit. Happens - just gets through. Just like if it doesn't hit Tanaka's heel it is right to Didi for out #3...
Seeing eye? Sure,but Andujar simply doesn't have much range at all Â
of pitches not called. Another thing Sanchez does is block the umpire on pitches that are thrown to the wrong side of the plate. I've seen three pitches this week that K-Zone clearly had as strikes, that were not called because Sanchez lunged across the umpire's view. Not sure what can be done about that, but he is not quiet behind the plate.
It's baseball. If you're hitting .400 with runners on, that means you don't get a hit 60% of the time. And Sanchez just was bad luck - hit a rocket but right at Betts.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
It's baseball. If you're hitting .400 with runners on, that means you don't get a hit 60% of the time. And Sanchez just was bad luck - hit a rocket but right at Betts.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
Sometimes Greg you are a putz. Base loaded, nobody out. At least Sanchez made great contact after swinging at two pitches in the lefty batters box. The others, pfft. 1 effin run. You whine about the most inane crap sometimes but are quick to shit on others.
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It's baseball. If you're hitting .400 with runners on, that means you don't get a hit 60% of the time. And Sanchez just was bad luck - hit a rocket but right at Betts.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
Sometimes Greg you are a putz. Base loaded, nobody out. At least Sanchez made great contact after swinging at two pitches in the lefty batters box. The others, pfft. 1 effin run. You whine about the most inane crap sometimes but are quick to shit on others.
Agreed. He got the run in, but he saw that slider way outside once, swung. Saw it again, swung. Hes got to be better than that.
I also think Tanaka needs to throw MORE 4 seamers, but locate them. His slider and splitter are about the same speeds and have very diff spins. If he is locating 90-93, setting up those other two pitches (specifically the split), he will be more effective with his B list slider.
RE: RE: RE: Oh don't start that stupid risp fail shit Â
It's baseball. If you're hitting .400 with runners on, that means you don't get a hit 60% of the time. And Sanchez just was bad luck - hit a rocket but right at Betts.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
Sometimes Greg you are a putz. Base loaded, nobody out. At least Sanchez made great contact after swinging at two pitches in the lefty batters box. The others, pfft. 1 effin run. You whine about the most inane crap sometimes but are quick to shit on others.
Agreed. He got the run in, but he saw that slider way outside once, swung. Saw it again, swung. Hes got to be better than that.
I also think Tanaka needs to throw MORE 4 seamers, but locate them. His slider and splitter are about the same speeds and have very diff spins. If he is locating 90-93, setting up those other two pitches (specifically the split), he will be more effective with his B list slider.
Like he did Kahnle at the biggining of the year. Wonder if the DL is on the horizon for green too.. let's hope the Yanks come back and we can forget this one slipping away
Him timed up tge last time gis fastball was in the zone.
When he isnt pin point with that fastball, he is in trouble against hitters like Handjob Ramirez. Is it me or is his secondary pitch (slider?) kind of lame?
and his preying bird pose.....get that shit out of here.
I don't watch baseball. Happened to turn the game on right when Gleybar got on base. What the fuck is this about? He looks like a complete fucking moron.
and his preying bird pose.....get that shit out of here.
I don't watch baseball. Happened to turn the game on right when Gleyber got on base. What the fuck is this about? He looks like a complete fucking moron.
The Red Sox played Gardner in the outfield like he was a little leaguer...Betts was closer to the infield than the CF fence. Gardner hit it over his head
Judge crushing Kimbrel for a HR could have effects going forward when Kimbrel has to face the big Yankee sluggers again
Worth it just for that asshole Ramirez celebrating every step around the bases on his HR... fucking jackass.
- Bender somehow gets out of that jam.
- Neil Walker AGAIN... I never doubted him. (Or something like that.)
- Andujar with a productive out.
- Gleyber with a GREAT AB.
- Gardy with a big hit and a great game.
- Judge gets the insurance.
- Chappy slams the door.
on the homerun trot, thinking he had the game-winner. Fuck off.
I’d like to believe that judge was quietly mouthing off with Hanley in mind as he was rounding the bases with his HR that actually did lead to a win. Judge was definitely muttering something as he rounded 2nd to 3rd base.
Gotta laugh about our discussion about Gardner today. Â
to keep getting better for awhile. And after that weather related 9-9 start, they're continuing their huge correction. Wait till Bird is back.
Funny you mention, I was thinking that for the past MONTH. Another Real nice lefty bat will be a nice addition.
Didnt get the best out of Tanaker. Green has been meh. No Kahnle. No Warren. We have had a good stretch to say the least.
The thing is, that aside from Sanchez and earlier Stanton, the team is working the count masterfully. Thats leading to more chances the pitchers make mistakes and more hits/runs. The yanks have a very very patient offensive ball club right now. Except of course, Bill Nevin sending runners as 3B coach. Lol.
imagine that. Maybe folks will remember this chapter of the Gardner saga the next time around? Or maybe we can just go ahead and apply the same lesson to Tanaka, ie. he will round into form just like he did last year. I won’t hold my breath for folks to behave with patience.
He came into this game with a 1.96 era, 25 K/4 BB in 18 innings. He had a bad night. It happens.
He has seemed a bit more hittable lately. Allowed three inherited runs to score in the final game in Houston, they hit a few hard right at guys off him last night. I suppose compared to his generally unhittable form you could say he’s been meh. But he’ll be fine
He came into this game with a 1.96 era, 25 K/4 BB in 18 innings. He had a bad night. It happens.
Yes Greg, Green has been "meh." Jesus Christ you are a hard on. He has not been hitting his spots and while recording k's hes been getting hit a lot harder this year and more frequently because he has missing his spots.
Yes, Green has not been as good as he has been in the past. Fact.
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Good thing Boone didn’t give up on Grady like some were calling for. He’s a crucial player for this team
Yup, too early to really grade Boone’s work, but he’s showed a steady hand with guys like Walker, Betances and Gardner and it’s paying off so far
Got to trust the back off the baseball card and believe that they’ll get back to the players they’ve always been. I can understand fans are less patient but some of the reactions I was seeing (not necessarily from our group here) after a somewhat slow start (it was only 9-9!) we’re downright ridiculous.
He came into this game with a 1.96 era, 25 K/4 BB in 18 innings. He had a bad night. It happens.
He has seemed a bit more hittable lately. Allowed three inherited runs to score in the final game in Houston, they hit a few hard right at guys off him last night. I suppose compared to his generally unhittable form you could say he’s been meh. But he’ll be fine
Pretty much exactly what I meant. No I dont think he is meh as a reliever. But last year when he would come in, he was overpowering and precise. People compared him to Andrew Miller. If he got hit hard once every 10 at bats....that was the norm. His last 3 outings, he has been meh in terms of what I have come to expect from him. Maybe Im spoiled, but his last few outings have been meh.
Unless it gets into an all nighter extra inning affair, which seems about right for these 2 teams. Robertson and (hold your breath) Betances will have to shoulder the high leverage innings if it comes to it.
what a great one. Great to see Gardy rip the ball all over the place tonight. Great slide by Gleyber on the winning run. obviously being there had a great view and much of the way I thought he was meat at the plate. when Judge came up I turned to my brother and said damnit I'd love to see him take asshole 440! and Boom...When Chappy has his control he is as close to unhittable as there is in the game. Just looking up at the scoreboard you can see something striking looking at the 2 lineups- half the damn Sox lineup (Betts, Moreland, Boegarts, and JD Martinez) are hitting like .340 or better. While you look at the Yanks BA's and you see a lot of .230's and lower.
Bottom 3-4 of the lineup is worse than the bullpen.
5 man O,4 man trainwreck; 1&1/2 man rotation, 1&1/2 man bullpen, 13 rosterfillers.
Wishful thinking by you. They're going to be right there with us all season, and both their lineup and rotation are better than you're giving them credit for. They're perfectly built to beat up on bad teams, of which there are plenty this year.
Did he have a meh night? Maybe. Let's not forget the Red Sox have a .302 team BA. It is the best hitting team in baseball. I'm not excusing him for hanging the slider to Ramirez, but he and Robertson are the two guys you want to see coming out of the pen at anytime.
Great pitchers get chewed up sometimes. Ask Kimbrel, who is one of the best closers in baseball. Good hitters work the count and crush mistakes - see Gardy and Judge last night.
Another day and another opportunity to break Boston's heart.
is not the offense. They have plenty. It's not the defense, which is on the whole one of the best in baseball. It's not even the bullpen, which will probably have a top 5 ERA in baseball if you discount the games they play the Yankees. The real issue is the rotation. Healthy it is a competitive rotation, led by a legit ace and with three guys who at their best profile as quality mid-rotation starters at this point. But Price, Pomeranz and Rodriguez have significant health concerns and their depth is crap. We, by contrast, have a number of prospects who, if they pitch to their abilities, can more than fill in, including a top prospect who could be MLB-ready by the second half (Sheffield). They just lost their biggest trade chip until mid-2019 at the earliest with Groome's TJS, so their ammunition to get more than filler starting pitching is pretty limited. But make no mistake, this is a quality team and if the Yankees hit the skids or have rotation health issues of their own Boston is plenty capable of taking this division.
is not the offense. They have plenty. It's not the defense, which is on the whole one of the best in baseball. It's not even the bullpen, which will probably have a top 5 ERA in baseball if you discount the games they play the Yankees. The real issue is the rotation. Healthy it is a competitive rotation, led by a legit ace and with three guys who at their best profile as quality mid-rotation starters at this point. But Price, Pomeranz and Rodriguez have significant health concerns and their depth is crap. We, by contrast, have a number of prospects who, if they pitch to their abilities, can more than fill in, including a top prospect who could be MLB-ready by the second half (Sheffield). They just lost their biggest trade chip until mid-2019 at the earliest with Groome's TJS, so their ammunition to get more than filler starting pitching is pretty limited. But make no mistake, this is a quality team and if the Yankees hit the skids or have rotation health issues of their own Boston is plenty capable of taking this division.
Yep. Sox are legit. Kind of ironic though that the Yanks rotation is turning out to be a +.
is not the offense. They have plenty. It's not the defense, which is on the whole one of the best in baseball.
Agree with most of the post but not the defense. Their infield D is avg at best. Devers has committed an insane amount of errors so far, Bogaerts is nothing special, Pedroia is great but lets see him healthy, Nunez we all know is a butcher and Hanley is awful at 1B, Moreland made a big time play to rob Gardy last night but is nothing special.
Mission accomplished, series won. A sweep woud be gravy Â
* pitching again favors the Yanks today with CC vs. Rodriguez
* Gardy rose from his BBI grave last night didn't he?!
* Sanchez also with 2 hits, back over the Mendoza lina.
* What can you say about Judge? Just when he looks like he's in a dive, he adjusts and goes 3-4 with a dinger and 4 ribbies, back up to .308
* Didi is ice cold, but his mates are picking him up.
* Stanton looks like he's getting used to playing in games that matter and loving it.
* 18-2 in their last 20. ANd many key guys (Sanchez) have ywt to hit their stride, or haven't played (Bird)
* Looka like Betances is back in the Chateau bow wow. He was rested, yet they went with Green who piched the night before. Be nice to get Warren and Kahnle back, get rid of Holder and Shreve.
is not the offense. They have plenty. It's not the defense, which is on the whole one of the best in baseball.
Agree with most of the post but not the defense. Their infield D is avg at best. Devers has committed an insane amount of errors so far, Bogaerts is nothing special, Pedroia is great but lets see him healthy, Nunez we all know is a butcher and Hanley is awful at 1B, Moreland made a big time play to rob Gardy last night but is nothing special.
Devers is not great, Bogaerts is a quality SS, Pedroia and Moreland are above average. Their defense behind the plate is good and their outfield defense is probably the best in baseball. On the whole they're one of the four or five best defensive teams in baseball.
lol
Lol zing
That sucks. Just hate hearing about prospects having Tommy John surgery. No matter the team
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He's not. He's the guy the Red Sox have every year - a random journeyman who hits out of his mind for a month or two. Every single year they have one.
A good third baseman makes the play on Boegarts - that wasn't hit hard
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gets behind 3-0 to Xander - base hit. Gets behind 2-0 to Moreland 400+ft HR.
A good third baseman makes the play on Boegarts - that wasn't hit hard
Oh, christ stop. It was a seeing eye base hit. Happens - just gets through. Just like if it doesn't hit Tanaka's heel it is right to Didi for out #3...
And who would have replaced him exactly and how much could the Yanks have been able to rely upon that new pitcher?
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but man do I wish Tanaka had opted out of that contract. He cannot be relied upon.
And who would have replaced him exactly and how much could the Yanks have been able to rely upon that new pitcher?
He was smart enough not to opt out so we will never know.
3-2
Sanchez with a single. Thank god. Stop going for HR or bust.
Haha thought the same. We were killing Walker, and he started to hit. We’ve been killing Gardy, and tonight he’s raking
Who’s slump should we help break next:)
Bad location and hit HARD...
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It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
Sometimes Greg you are a putz. Base loaded, nobody out. At least Sanchez made great contact after swinging at two pitches in the lefty batters box. The others, pfft. 1 effin run. You whine about the most inane crap sometimes but are quick to shit on others.
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It's baseball. If you're hitting .400 with runners on, that means you don't get a hit 60% of the time. And Sanchez just was bad luck - hit a rocket but right at Betts.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
Sometimes Greg you are a putz. Base loaded, nobody out. At least Sanchez made great contact after swinging at two pitches in the lefty batters box. The others, pfft. 1 effin run. You whine about the most inane crap sometimes but are quick to shit on others.
Agreed. He got the run in, but he saw that slider way outside once, swung. Saw it again, swung. Hes got to be better than that.
I also think Tanaka needs to throw MORE 4 seamers, but locate them. His slider and splitter are about the same speeds and have very diff spins. If he is locating 90-93, setting up those other two pitches (specifically the split), he will be more effective with his B list slider.
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It's baseball. If you're hitting .400 with runners on, that means you don't get a hit 60% of the time. And Sanchez just was bad luck - hit a rocket but right at Betts.
It's the stupidest, most annoying trope in Yankee threads.
Sometimes Greg you are a putz. Base loaded, nobody out. At least Sanchez made great contact after swinging at two pitches in the lefty batters box. The others, pfft. 1 effin run. You whine about the most inane crap sometimes but are quick to shit on others.
Agreed. He got the run in, but he saw that slider way outside once, swung. Saw it again, swung. Hes got to be better than that.
I also think Tanaka needs to throw MORE 4 seamers, but locate them. His slider and splitter are about the same speeds and have very diff spins. If he is locating 90-93, setting up those other two pitches (specifically the split), he will be more effective with his B list slider.
NOT THAT GREG'S A PUTZ. LOL
But he's a poor fielder this year!
This one was a crash and burn
This one was a crash and burn
Sadly so. But can they still pull another out of the fire?
When he isnt pin point with that fastball, he is in trouble against hitters like Handjob Ramirez. Is it me or is his secondary pitch (slider?) kind of lame?
To be fair, you're not going to run very fast with a big fork sticking out of your back
Holder in now after Shreve puts guys at 2d and3rd.
lol, exactly what I was thinking.
ALL RISE!!
Yup, putting the smack down on him is as good as it gets
I don't watch baseball. Happened to turn the game on right when Gleybar got on base. What the fuck is this about? He looks like a complete fucking moron.
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and his preying bird pose.....get that shit out of here.
I don't watch baseball. Happened to turn the game on right when Gleyber got on base. What the fuck is this about? He looks like a complete fucking moron.
Well,
#1) he is a Red Sox
#2) He is a moron
EVER!
What a roll.......what a great roll.
Dude is literally right there every game in NY and Boston.
I just took great enjoyment out of watching him sitting there miserable
F Boston.
Yeah a dumbass with a shitty, scraggly beard and stupid pose vs the dominating scowling glare.
Judge crushing Kimbrel for a HR could have effects going forward when Kimbrel has to face the big Yankee sluggers again
Love it!
- Bender somehow gets out of that jam.
- Neil Walker AGAIN... I never doubted him. (Or something like that.)
- Andujar with a productive out.
- Gleyber with a GREAT AB.
- Gardy with a big hit and a great game.
- Judge gets the insurance.
- Chappy slams the door.
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Bingo... what a dickhead.
How many years ago is that? He put on some bulk. Must be the water in Boston no?
Yeah, Gleyber got a bad read on that one - Mookie had no chance.
Yup, needed another reliever to step up, Holder got it done
Wow
During Gardner's triple one of the TV cameras was really shaking ...
I’d like to believe that judge was quietly mouthing off with Hanley in mind as he was rounding the bases with his HR that actually did lead to a win. Judge was definitely muttering something as he rounded 2nd to 3rd base.
What a team!
Three way tie with Colby Rasmus and Dallas Keuchel.
This streak is the most baseball fun I've had since the 2009 playoffs. By far.
Funny you mention, I was thinking that for the past MONTH. Another Real nice lefty bat will be a nice addition.
Didnt get the best out of Tanaker. Green has been meh. No Kahnle. No Warren. We have had a good stretch to say the least.
The thing is, that aside from Sanchez and earlier Stanton, the team is working the count masterfully. Thats leading to more chances the pitchers make mistakes and more hits/runs. The yanks have a very very patient offensive ball club right now. Except of course, Bill Nevin sending runners as 3B coach. Lol.
Yup, too early to really grade Boone’s work, but he’s showed a steady hand with guys like Walker, Betances and Gardner and it’s paying off so far
I've said it before:
3rd place, maybe.
Bottom 3-4 of the lineup is worse than the bullpen.
5 man O,4 man trainwreck; 1&1/2 man rotation, 1&1/2 man bullpen, 13 rosterfillers.
He has seemed a bit more hittable lately. Allowed three inherited runs to score in the final game in Houston, they hit a few hard right at guys off him last night. I suppose compared to his generally unhittable form you could say he’s been meh. But he’ll be fine
Yes Greg, Green has been "meh." Jesus Christ you are a hard on. He has not been hitting his spots and while recording k's hes been getting hit a lot harder this year and more frequently because he has missing his spots.
Yes, Green has not been as good as he has been in the past. Fact.
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Good thing Boone didn’t give up on Grady like some were calling for. He’s a crucial player for this team
Yup, too early to really grade Boone’s work, but he’s showed a steady hand with guys like Walker, Betances and Gardner and it’s paying off so far
Got to trust the back off the baseball card and believe that they’ll get back to the players they’ve always been. I can understand fans are less patient but some of the reactions I was seeing (not necessarily from our group here) after a somewhat slow start (it was only 9-9!) we’re downright ridiculous.
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He came into this game with a 1.96 era, 25 K/4 BB in 18 innings. He had a bad night. It happens.
He has seemed a bit more hittable lately. Allowed three inherited runs to score in the final game in Houston, they hit a few hard right at guys off him last night. I suppose compared to his generally unhittable form you could say he’s been meh. But he’ll be fine
Pretty much exactly what I meant. No I dont think he is meh as a reliever. But last year when he would come in, he was overpowering and precise. People compared him to Andrew Miller. If he got hit hard once every 10 at bats....that was the norm. His last 3 outings, he has been meh in terms of what I have come to expect from him. Maybe Im spoiled, but his last few outings have been meh.
I think its CC v. Rodriguez?
Nor I. Chapman looked shitty for a spell last year. We have Kahnle coming back, Warren too...we are in a good spot.
I've said it before:
3rd place, maybe.
Bottom 3-4 of the lineup is worse than the bullpen.
5 man O,4 man trainwreck; 1&1/2 man rotation, 1&1/2 man bullpen, 13 rosterfillers.
Wishful thinking by you. They're going to be right there with us all season, and both their lineup and rotation are better than you're giving them credit for. They're perfectly built to beat up on bad teams, of which there are plenty this year.
Great pitchers get chewed up sometimes. Ask Kimbrel, who is one of the best closers in baseball. Good hitters work the count and crush mistakes - see Gardy and Judge last night.
Another day and another opportunity to break Boston's heart.
This is fun!
If Embid could have finished the put back - the spoiled Boston fans could have had an extra dose of agita
Yep. Sox are legit. Kind of ironic though that the Yanks rotation is turning out to be a +.
Agree with most of the post but not the defense. Their infield D is avg at best. Devers has committed an insane amount of errors so far, Bogaerts is nothing special, Pedroia is great but lets see him healthy, Nunez we all know is a butcher and Hanley is awful at 1B, Moreland made a big time play to rob Gardy last night but is nothing special.
* Gardy rose from his BBI grave last night didn't he?!
* Sanchez also with 2 hits, back over the Mendoza lina.
* What can you say about Judge? Just when he looks like he's in a dive, he adjusts and goes 3-4 with a dinger and 4 ribbies, back up to .308
* Didi is ice cold, but his mates are picking him up.
* Stanton looks like he's getting used to playing in games that matter and loving it.
* 18-2 in their last 20. ANd many key guys (Sanchez) have ywt to hit their stride, or haven't played (Bird)
* Looka like Betances is back in the Chateau bow wow. He was rested, yet they went with Green who piched the night before. Be nice to get Warren and Kahnle back, get rid of Holder and Shreve.
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is not the offense. They have plenty. It's not the defense, which is on the whole one of the best in baseball.
Agree with most of the post but not the defense. Their infield D is avg at best. Devers has committed an insane amount of errors so far, Bogaerts is nothing special, Pedroia is great but lets see him healthy, Nunez we all know is a butcher and Hanley is awful at 1B, Moreland made a big time play to rob Gardy last night but is nothing special.
Devers is not great, Bogaerts is a quality SS, Pedroia and Moreland are above average. Their defense behind the plate is good and their outfield defense is probably the best in baseball. On the whole they're one of the four or five best defensive teams in baseball.
Can't beleive we are 1-3 at home against the Orioles!