Gary Sanchez thinks that SS prospect Torres is very close to being ready for the big team. Good endorsement from our star catcher.
Add Girardi to the list of managers that thinks the WBC mangers are overusing pitchers. No surprise that is the shared thought in MLB clubhouses.
Severino had a good outing going 1-2-3 in the first then 1-2-3 in the third. Gave up 1 er and K'd 4 vs the Rays.
About half way through ST. I'm ready for the season to start.
Bird's power seems to have returned as well. I believe he has 3 homers and multiple extra base hits.
If Holliday stays healthy the Yanks could have a very formidable 3-4-5 in their lineup.
Bird's power seems to have returned as well. I believe he has 3 homers and multiple extra base hits
That's good but I wonder how many hits have come off guys who are double A or lower guys and not MLB ready players.
Agree. Headley should not be long for this team. Neither should Castro really, but baby steps...
My question is do they wait until the offseason to trade Gardner because Frazier looks damn good too.
Brian Cashman while praising him in the paper cautioned but we haven't seen him play in cold weather yet. Is he fucking serious!! If this kid is that good he's going to have to play in it eventually. The last time I checked some of the best of the best never do or did well in cold weather. Typical Yankee bullshit. I swear sometimes they can't see the forest for the trees.
My question is do they wait until the offseason to trade Gardner because Frazier looks damn good too.
I think that if the kids force their hands, they'll make the necessary moves. One thing about the Yanks, they arent going to sit tight if they think they can improve from within.
Brian Cashman while praising him in the paper cautioned but we haven't seen him play in cold weather yet. Is he fucking serious!! If this kid is that good he's going to have to play in it eventually. The last time I checked some of the best of the best never do or did well in cold weather. Typical Yankee bullshit. I swear sometimes they can't see the forest for the trees.
He hasnt played above A+. He needs to start in AA. From there, if you need him, he can skip AAA. BUt ideally, you'd like him to spend time at each level.
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Are having a great spring. I caught the first couple of inning of yesterday's game on the radio (here in Tampa). Sanchez homered (his 4th) and Bird tripled.
Bird's power seems to have returned as well. I believe he has 3 homers and multiple extra base hits
That's good but I wonder how many hits have come off guys who are double A or lower guys and not MLB ready players.
When you think of it, since Sanchez and Bird are starters and they usually play the first half of the game. That means they're facing starting pitchers for a good chunk of the time.
They did their first inning damage yesterday against one of the Rays' better starters...Jake Odorizzi.
Of course we won't know for sure until the real games begin. But given there were question marks about Bird's shoulder and a potential sophomore slump for Sanchez, the early results are promising.
There is little or no interest in Gardner from other teams. Nothing worth trading him for anyways.
The only way I want to dump Castro is if we get Machado in free agency next year. Otherwise let's see if he can play third base.
Andujar Torres _______ Bird Sanchez should be here for a while.
Frazier Rutherford Judge if all works out.
Fun time to be a Yankees fan.
These kids are unbelievable.
These kids are unbelievable.
Feel like I'm taking Sanchez for granted saying this, but Bird coming back healthy and running away with the full time 1B job is the best news of the spring IMO.
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Sanchez 2 for 2.
These kids are unbelievable.
Feel like I'm taking Sanchez for granted saying this, but Bird coming back healthy and running away with the full time 1B job is the best news of the spring IMO.
I will just settle for Bird not being affected by his surgery. Bird and Sanchez and drive in a lot of runs.
Bird looks ready to rake as well.
Torres is going to give the Yankees an issue by June. If Castro or Headley struggle, he looks like he is ready to force the issue.
Andujar Torres _______ Bird Sanchez should be here for a while.
Frazier Rutherford Judge if all works out.
Fun time to be a Yankees fan.
Mateo
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Sanchez 2 for 2.
These kids are unbelievable.
Feel like I'm taking Sanchez for granted saying this, but Bird coming back healthy and running away with the full time 1B job is the best news of the spring IMO.
I will just settle for Bird not being affected by his surgery. Bird and Sanchez and drive in a lot of runs.
Bird has commented that he feels stronger after his surgery...his shoulder was affecting him even during his nice run in 2015. Great news if he stays healthy going forward
I actually expect Headley and Castro to come out of the gate strong...they know Torres is ready to come up and take one of their jobs mid season if they don't produce
Don't worry I would love to see Higgy get an opportunity to shine.
I was thinking the same thing. He must of really hurt his hand. Right away it he reacted like he was thinking it was more than just a little knicked up.
2) Have they announced whether they plan on Holliday or Judge in RF? Does the other DH, or is Carter going to keep Judge as a part-timer (I hope not)? With the way all these youngsters are playing, I wouldn't mind Carter missing the final roster.
3) 2 years ago I was very high on Refsnyder. Now, I can't see a spot on the roster for him.
4) Man it would be nice to rid ourselves of Elsbury to open one more spot.
Holiday I thought was going to get time at 1B too.
They love his bat.
I could also see Romine traded at some point this year to make room for Higgy.
I could also see Romine traded at some point this year to make room for Higgy.
Is there a market for Romine outside of a throwaway prospect or cash?
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Judge or Hicks. Holliday is DH with maybe a touch of LF, but the word is they don't want him in the field.
Holiday I thought was going to get time at 1B too.
Maybe, but Carter will be at 1st base. Hard to hide all those subpar fielders with big bats.
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Judge or Hicks. Holliday is DH with maybe a touch of LF, but the word is they don't want him in the field.
Holiday I thought was going to get time at 1B too.
Maybe, but Carter will be at 1st base. Hard to hide all those subpar fielders with big bats.
That must really be in your head to post about it in baseball threads too!