Luis Severino on the hill in this magestic game 4 elimination in the Bronx
Indians pitcher on 3 days rest..
Let's fucking win baby!!!!
1.) Gardy
2.) Judge
3.) SIR DIDI
4.) Sanchez
5.) Bird
6.) Castro
7.) Headley (DH)
8.) Todd Frazier
9.) Hicks
Little lineup change I see...
Let's fucking get this!!!
Agree Del. Kahnle was lights out tonight. Very impressive.
Plus another year of D-Rob under contract? It was a good trade then. Great trade now.
A lot of us hammered him the other night and some of us felt he would lose his job over it, but I have taken a step back and I also think the way the team responded after it says a lot. Hopefully he's back next year. That emotional moment was pretty cool.
Mook, you've said several times over the years that Girardi is a good manager. He's also a good guy. He fucked up Friday and he knows it. We were all emotional after that day but I would be worried about taking a step back with a new manager. The team plays hard for this guy. I'm not sure what the Yanks will do but I always worry that we can find the right guy to keep improving. My vote is to keep Girardi but I don't count.
A lot of us hammered him the other night and some of us felt he would lose his job over it, but I have taken a step back and I also think the way the team responded after it says a lot. Hopefully he's back next year. That emotional moment was pretty cool.
I'm still on my way home so haven't seen it, but I am very glad to hear it.
I was really rubbed the wrong way by Olneu reports that maybe he doesn't want to be back in any case.
Don't get me wrong, if he doesn't want to that's absolutely his prerogative. But if that's the chatter he's putting out via his channels after he fucked that game 3 ways, that's fucked up.
Good to hear that mayyybe it's bullshit.
Tesla, it has nothing to do with Girardi loving vets. Hicks is batting 9th because he is better than Headley and Girardi is viewing the lineup as not a 1-9 list, but as a continuous loop.
Hicks is more likely to get on base than Headley and is a much better baserunner than Headley and Girardi wants that kind of weapon turning over the lineup. What use is batting Judge 2nd if he doesn't have a lot of talent coming up before him to get on base?
It's similar to the argument that a National League team should bat their pitcher 8th so that a better hitter can precede the top of the order.
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why the fuck Headley is batting 7th and Hicks is batting 9th???? WTF is the rationale there....other than that fact that Girard loves his "vets." Which also explains why Holliday is taking up a roster spot for absolutely zero reason.
Tesla, it has nothing to do with Girardi loving vets. Hicks is batting 9th because he is better than Headley and Girardi is viewing the lineup as not a 1-9 list, but as a continuous loop.
Hicks is more likely to get on base than Headley and is a much better baserunner than Headley and Girardi wants that kind of weapon turning over the lineup. What use is batting Judge 2nd if he doesn't have a lot of talent coming up before him to get on base?
It's similar to the argument that a National League team should bat their pitcher 8th so that a better hitter can precede the top of the order.
Excellent point. The argument that you want your best hitters coming to the plate more often doesnt really apply that low in the order.
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why the fuck Headley is batting 7th and Hicks is batting 9th???? WTF is the rationale there....other than that fact that Girard loves his "vets." Which also explains why Holliday is taking up a roster spot for absolutely zero reason.
Tesla, it has nothing to do with Girardi loving vets. Hicks is batting 9th because he is better than Headley and Girardi is viewing the lineup as not a 1-9 list, but as a continuous loop.
Hicks is more likely to get on base than Headley and is a much better baserunner than Headley and Girardi wants that kind of weapon turning over the lineup. What use is batting Judge 2nd if he doesn't have a lot of talent coming up before him to get on base?
It's similar to the argument that a National League team should bat their pitcher 8th so that a better hitter can precede the top of the order.
Exactly. Girardi sees 9-1-2-3 as a variation of 1-2-3-4. When you look at the players batting there tonight, it makes sense.
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was about to cry during the post game.
A lot of us hammered him the other night and some of us felt he would lose his job over it, but I have taken a step back and I also think the way the team responded after it says a lot. Hopefully he's back next year. That emotional moment was pretty cool.
I'm still on my way home so haven't seen it, but I am very glad to hear it.
I was really rubbed the wrong way by Olneu reports that maybe he doesn't want to be back in any case.
Don't get me wrong, if he doesn't want to that's absolutely his prerogative. But if that's the chatter he's putting out via his channels after he fucked that game 3 ways, that's fucked up.
Good to hear that mayyybe it's bullshit.
You can also forecast that maybe Girardi know this is his last hurrah and plans on bolting regardless?
I dont necessarily believe that, but its another possibility.
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was about to cry during the post game.
A lot of us hammered him the other night and some of us felt he would lose his job over it, but I have taken a step back and I also think the way the team responded after it says a lot. Hopefully he's back next year. That emotional moment was pretty cool.
I'm still on my way home so haven't seen it, but I am very glad to hear it.
I was really rubbed the wrong way by Olneu reports that maybe he doesn't want to be back in any case.
Don't get me wrong, if he doesn't want to that's absolutely his prerogative. But if that's the chatter he's putting out via his channels after he fucked that game 3 ways, that's fucked up.
Good to hear that mayyybe it's bullshit.
You can also forecast that maybe Girardi know this is his last hurrah and plans on bolting regardless?
I dont necessarily believe that, but its another possibility.
Could be...10 years as Yankee manager is an extremely long time. Only 4 Yankee managers have continuously held the post longer (Huggins, McCarthy, Stengel, Torre)
2) Todd Frazier. Yes, I know about Gleyber coming back next year. Yes, I know his age. Yes, I know his batting average stinks. But the guy has been Swisher-like in the clubhouse and loves being here. He also has no issue batting as low as 9th in the line up despite being a 30 homer per year guy and he has been almost a great glove at 3rd. He could be insurance for the kid, back up multiple positions and a PH.
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2:03 PM · Oct 8, 2017
There's no telling how the series goes if we win that one. I have a hunch either way this was heading for game 5.
Yea I agree we'll definitely see Ells like game 2. Was just saying that for anyone in the crowd that thinks there's a chance to see Holliday its not going to happen based on that answer.
A lot of that is due to how Severino responded tonight and really pushed himself through 110+ pitches. Got the big outs and also helped save the bullpen. Great response by the kid. The future is bright
And credit Girardi too for sticking with him and not going right to the bullpen, which he very easily could have done with the middle of the order up in the 6th.
Great win. Great comeback. Great team.
Let's finish this thing off!
2) Todd Frazier. Yes, I know about Gleyber coming back next year. Yes, I know his age. Yes, I know his batting average stinks. But the guy has been Swisher-like in the clubhouse and loves being here. He also has no issue batting as low as 9th in the line up despite being a 30 homer per year guy and he has been almost a great glove at 3rd. He could be insurance for the kid, back up multiple positions and a PH.
Two good points.
1.) I think CC knows how to win games and his stuff actually looks better than two years ago. I think they will look to re-sign. Definitely one year, but CC probably wants two. 2 @ $12 mill?
2.) Frazier is 32? He'll be looking for 3 years. No way the Yanks do that. They already have Headley and Frazier is a slightly better Headley. Need to make room for Andujar and Torres. I think Todd is not re-signed.
CC seems like a no brainer to bring back at this point.
A lot of us hammered him the other night and some of us felt he would lose his job over it, but I have taken a step back and I also think the way the team responded after it says a lot. Hopefully he's back next year. That emotional moment was pretty cool.
Well said. I can't act like I wasn't one of those ready to run him out of town the other night. But he's come clean about the mistake, that's all I can ask for. Shit happens.
Overall, he's done a good job here. Some of those teams from 2013-2016 that he got winning seasons out of had no business doing so. And these guys play hard for him.
He invites a lot of criticism because he's so rigid and rarely shows any personality. And he makes a lot of moves in-game, which obviously invites second guessing. But he gets the job done more often than not.
I feel badly for how us fans reacted the other night and at the stadium.
Yep. Green needed a rest badly. As awesome as that bullpen performance in the wild card game was, it really did a number on their main relief guys. Everyone should be rested and ready in Game 5.
Off the wall idea - DH Castro and start Torreyes. Better D at second, and at least he will put the ball in play.
A lot of us hammered him the other night and some of us felt he would lose his job over it, but I have taken a step back and I also think the way the team responded after it says a lot. Hopefully he's back next year. That emotional moment was pretty cool.
This. X1000. I too was pretty rough on Joe but it was pure emotion speaking. I like Joe more than most and want him back.
My main concern is a guy named Jeter. You just know he's actively recruiting Joe and after 10 years, maybe Joe is just ready for the next chapter.
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besides the win obviously, is resting the main 3 in the bullpen. Reading back through the thread, I don't think Green has been demoted, I think they just knew he was on fumes in game 2 and needed a few days. Got to imagine we'll see him in game 5.
Yep. Green needed a rest badly. As awesome as that bullpen performance in the wild card game was, it really did a number on their main relief guys. Everyone should be rested and ready in Game 5.
Off the wall idea - DH Castro and start Torreyes. Better D at second, and at least he will put the ball in play.
Not a bad idea. Ells and Headley are awful at DH and Torryes gets bat on ball consistently. But no, he is not a better defender than Castro. Does Castro get the occasional brainfart - no doubt. But Castro has better range and a much better arm.
Only problem is you are taking your only utility IF and putting him on the field and your only remaining middle IF'er is at DH and should he need to play the field you lose the DH. Maybe only a small problem.
Maybe after the win on Wednesday, Joe dumps Ellsbury and puts Clint Frazier on the roster vs the Astro's. If he was just a bit more polished as an OF, it might be a good idea.
I’m just happy a few Yankees hitters started sitting on curve balls and made the Indians pay for it
I’m just happy a few Yankees hitters started sitting on curve balls and made the Indians pay for it
But you're not taking Castro out of the lineup, you're taking Headley/Ellsbury out.
Anything to get those 2 out of the lineup is a good thing.
I still think Matt Holliday has a big hit in him as well- no point in him being here if we are letting the other 2 guys get abs and k all day with runners on
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2:03 PM · Oct 8, 2017
This turned into a classic...
We're 3-0 at Yankee Stadium this year cupcake. - ( New Window )
Yea - pour that 2-17 on us.
Athletes always seem to reply and read all the hate tweets they receive.. so why even bother as a pro athlete? It's too distracting imo
Lol wow! Perfect example
Weird. I heard that Yankee fans are the only fan base that criticizes players and managers. Because we are spoiled. Yet here Bauer is getting destroyed by Cleveland fans on Twitter after spinning a gem in game one. Huh. They must be spoiled brats too.