Ok, got to watch up until Hicks hit his 2nd inside the park HR of the year, then had to step out unfortunately up until now. So, not sure how we got to 5-2. If someone feels like posting it in here, go for it. 5-2 Yanks right now, top 5.
Bird also doesn't have much of a platoon split while Austin's is huge. A right-handed hitting platoon 1b/DH is a guy who doesn't give you much roster flexibility.
I looked up the splits for Bird. .168 vs RH and .286 vs left last year..now he doesn't have much in the way of ABs.
If Bird ever gets healthy and can stay healthy, he'll be starting at 1st base.
Austin is streaky, but has never had consistent playing time. But you dismiss him far to easily out of hand. He is starting to look like a legitimate starting MLB first baseman.
And isn't that a good thing? They have options, even with Walker.
Austin mashes lefties and with Boston having so many lefties in the rotation, he HAS to be on this team. He took Sale deep last year too. He is an equalizer against lefties and they need him in those games. I’m not sure what the heck they are going to do but man, I want Austin in the lineup against tough lefties
If so I think Andujar will go down. Keep Austin up and against lefties go with this lineup.
Hicks CF
Judge RF
Didi SS
Stanton LF
Sanchez C
Bird 1b
Austin DH
Walker 3b
Torres 2b
They're not going to let Torreyes go because he does keep hitting but I wouldnt hate it if they let him go and brought Drury back in his place and Bird in Andujars place. Walker could play 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Drury could play some outfield in a pinch and 2nd/3rd, Torres could play 2b, SS, and 3b. Austin back up at 1st for bird.
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I have no idea if this guy is actually a good comedian or not, but if those 42 seconds are anything like his stand up, he would be the worst comedian on the planet. There was nothing even remotely funny in that video. Painful.
it's going to be interesting to see what they do. It's a good problem to have, but they have too many major league ready players right now with Bird, Austin, Drury, and Andujar; all in the in-field, too. Then, you got Frazier, too. As far as baseball goes, it's 'first world problems,' but still will be interesting to see what they do.
In about 1,100 MLB games Walker has played 20 at 3b.
I don't think he's in the running for 3b with the Yanks. Andujar, Drury and even Gleyber are ahead of him there.
I whole heartedly disagree about Gleyber ahead of Walker for 3B
While Gleyber is a great 3B defensively, he is a phenom at 2B and he is not moving. If Gleyber Torres ever plays another position besides 2B from now on I'd be surprised.
Andujar , Drury, Torreyes , Walker is the 3B depth chart.
I believe Walker actually might have played a couple of innings at 3B this season at 3B if I'm not mistaken . His defense at 3B is probly well below average but in a pinch I'm sure Walker could fill in at 3B if it was ever needed
I mean, Walker's a 2B so he should be able to handle 3B Â
Up to about .790 OPS. The Yanks will take that with his D/base running/patience any day of the week.
absolutely.
Man, I love this team.
I looked up the splits for Bird. .168 vs RH and .286 vs left last year..now he doesn't have much in the way of ABs.
What am I missing?
The Yankees have 9 home Runs in last 20 hours!
If Bird ever gets healthy and can stay healthy, he'll be starting at 1st base.
Austin is streaky, but has never had consistent playing time. But you dismiss him far to easily out of hand. He is starting to look like a legitimate starting MLB first baseman.
And isn't that a good thing? They have options, even with Walker.
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agreed. Cone and Kenny is my favorite team. But Rucco is decent. So much better than Kay
To each its own. I think Kay is better than Rucco.
i dont mind him giving gary a rest here and there. its the royals...gary can take a breather. the yanks have so much offense its borderline unfair.
if they add a top end of the rotation guy they will be VERY tough beat come playoff time.
especially when didi gets back and heats up and stanton gets really going.
Doesn't seem to be an alternative, does there. I doubt either team falls apart.
That would be great. Thanks.
His two walks yesterday showed a lot
Next time he comes up I don't see him walking for a while ... sad
His two walks yesterday showed a lot
Next time he comes up I don't see him walking for a while ... sad
Wtf are you talking about?
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If so I think Andujar will go down. Keep Austin up and against lefties go with this lineup.
Hicks CF
Judge RF
Didi SS
Stanton LF
Sanchez C
Bird 1b
Austin DH
Walker 3b
Torres 2b
They're not going to let Torreyes go because he does keep hitting but I wouldnt hate it if they let him go and brought Drury back in his place and Bird in Andujars place. Walker could play 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Drury could play some outfield in a pinch and 2nd/3rd, Torres could play 2b, SS, and 3b. Austin back up at 1st for bird.
I have no idea if this guy is actually a good comedian or not, but if those 42 seconds are anything like his stand up, he would be the worst comedian on the planet. There was nothing even remotely funny in that video. Painful.
In about 1,100 MLB games Walker has played 20 at 3b.
I don't think he's in the running for 3b with the Yanks. Andujar, Drury and even Gleyber are ahead of him there.
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In about 1,100 MLB games Walker has played 20 at 3b.
I don't think he's in the running for 3b with the Yanks. Andujar, Drury and even Gleyber are ahead of him there.
I whole heartedly disagree about Gleyber ahead of Walker for 3B
While Gleyber is a great 3B defensively, he is a phenom at 2B and he is not moving. If Gleyber Torres ever plays another position besides 2B from now on I'd be surprised.
Andujar , Drury, Torreyes , Walker is the 3B depth chart.
I believe Walker actually might have played a couple of innings at 3B this season at 3B if I'm not mistaken . His defense at 3B is probly well below average but in a pinch I'm sure Walker could fill in at 3B if it was ever needed
I think Austin loses out because with only 3 bench players (one of whom is Romine), verstility is at a premium. And he's a switch hitter to boot.
I really wish they would go 12 pitchers and caryy an extra bench player.