NFT: Clint Frazier joining Yankees?

works for me

that hot bat with him.

Hicks getting benched?

Hopefully it's not just a cameo during interleague play.

for a couple games.

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it will be for Gardner, not Frazier. Frazier is not starting in CF and they aren't going to put Stanton on the bench in an NL park for Frazier.

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to bring him up for only 2 games vs the Nationals, especially when Stanton is going to be playing LF since there is no DH. unless Judge is going to be playing CF.

I think this has more to do with Hicks not hitting anything at all right now.

Maybe Judge gets a game in CF with Frazier in LF and Stanton in RF

Crazy power in the OF tonight.

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The forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms hitting the area starting around 5 or so. Almost the same forecast for Wednesday too.

Given the major downpours we had yesterday, heavy rains might make the field unplayable.

In comment 13964264 Kyle in NY said:

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Maybe Judge gets a game in CF with Frazier in LF and Stanton in RF

Thats what I'm thinking too.

If Stanton's the everyday DH, Judge/Gardy/Hicks/Frazier can be the four OFs. That's what they would've done if Ellsbury was healthy on opening day (substitute him for Clint).

You don't want a top prospect like Clint riding the pine at the big league level (as Ellsbury would have), so I'd imagine they have some kind of plan to get him regular at-bats - Hicks has been dreadful against lefties and Gardy could use an extra day off here or there.

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In comment 13964268 Nysportsfn13 said:

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In comment 13964264 Kyle in NY said: Quote: Maybe Judge gets a game in CF with Frazier in LF and Stanton in RF Thats what I'm thinking too.

The Nats plan of having Scherzer pitch on Wednesday, so there really isn't a good matchup against him- he K'd 15 in his last outing.

Just didn't think today.

This likely means Gardy sits today, Judge or Frazier in CF today

Hopefully, Frazier is here for good , and he takes ABs away from Hicks and Gardy

Sit tonight.

Love Frazier.

In comment 13964321 DennyInDenville said:

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Sit tonight.

That would make for a subpar defensive outfield

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In comment 13964321 DennyInDenville said: Quote: Sit tonight. That would make for a subpar defensive outfield

Yeah, I'm not sure I'm following the plan here.

this is from RAB (although about Stanton) -

"The good news is the Yankees are scheduled to face a lefty tonight (Gio Gonzalez), two more lefties this weekend in Kansas City (Danny Duffy, Eric Skoglund), and another lefty next week in Texas (Cole Hamels). Stanton crushes lefties and the Yankees are going to see some the next few days."

In comment 13964261 Nysportsfn13 said:

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to bring him up for only 2 games vs the Nationals, especially when Stanton is going to be playing LF since there is no DH. unless Judge is going to be playing CF. I think this has more to do with Hicks not hitting anything at all right now.

Of course it makes sense. You need bats to pinch hit for the pitchers spots. We basically have none carrying the amount of pitchers that we do. they will send one down and Frazier will be here as that bat off the bench.

Good point about the pinch hitters.

In comment 13964377 Del Shofner said:

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this is from RAB (although about Stanton) - "The good news is the Yankees are scheduled to face a lefty tonight (Gio Gonzalez), two more lefties this weekend in Kansas City (Danny Duffy, Eric Skoglund), and another lefty next week in Texas (Cole Hamels). Stanton crushes lefties and the Yankees are going to see some the next few days."

Thanks - that helps explain it. I love Hicks defense, but he’s not really hitting lefties at all so far this season. Frazier will have several chances to play

has rumblings of Aaron Hicks going to the DL with a muscle strain. Haven't seen it reported officially yet.

In comment 13964383 ManningLobsItBurressAlone said:

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has rumblings of Aaron Hicks going to the DL with a muscle strain. Haven't seen it reported officially yet.

That would be the most logical explanation. It's been 10 minutes since Hicks strained a muscle, after all. Hope Clint tears the cover off the ball.

I like the guy but he can't be counted on

are from an unfounded source - so let's all stand by for now.

but do you guys think he'll get enough ABs to add to a fantasy team? It's a "keep forever" league (6 keepers each) so if he turns into a stud, the upside is huge. I'd have to drop Matt Adams or Mikhail Franco to add him.

It looks like he's raking in AAA, but he's also still striking out a ton and his babip is off the charts high. Is there a path to every day ABs for him in 2017 if he can hit?

In comment 13964393 Kyle in NY said:

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I like the guy but he can't be counted on

Read too quickly, we will see what's up

But the article on mlb.com (Yankees.com) said the team is bringing up Clint because they are playing in an NL park, where there is no DH, and consequently need an extra bat on the bench.

The kid just has too high a ceiling to be messing with his head. If they needed a player for a few games, Drury seems close to ready.

Pretty soon, I think Drury comes up, and Andujar goes back for more work on his batting eye. Great swing, if only he knew where the plate is. It's so hard to keep in mind that Drury is only 2 1/2 years older than Andujar. If he gets fully healthy, the Yanks clearly believe that he would be an important starter, and Andujar at 23 has time.

They will probably have to DFA or trade someone when they bring him up, which is a risk if they are worried Drury's migraines could return.

It's a weird ailment, an inflamed tendon in his neck or something like that - but he says he still sometimes has blurred vision and is not yet 100%.

In comment 13964624 manh george said:

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The kid just has too high a ceiling to be messing with his head. If they needed a player for a few games, Drury seems close to ready. Pretty soon, I think Drury comes up, and Andujar goes back for more work on his batting eye. Great swing, if only he knew where the plate is. It's so hard to keep in mind that Drury is only 2 1/2 years older than Andujar. If he gets fully healthy, the Yanks clearly believe that he would be an important starter, and Andujar at 23 has time.

Not to mention, he might be the more attractive trade piece. Of course, we gotta see Drury hit a little more, but his versatility might make him stick with the Yanks and Andujar the trade piece should we decide to go grab that SP at some point.

so presumably it's an NL park move, nothing to do with Hicks.

I would be SHOCKED if Clint is here for more than the 2 NL games...where we need the extra bat due to pinch-hitting pitchers.

Clint is really the only healthy guy to bring up as a bat. Most everyone else on the 40 is on DL (Bird, Ellsbury & McKinney) or still recovering from injuries while playing (Drury & Thairo). Only other two healthy bats on the 40 are C Higgy and IF Wade. And if you bring a bat up for 2 games, who would you want of those 3? Pretty clear answer to that one.

In comment 13964697 Mad Mike said:

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so presumably it's an NL park move, nothing to do with Hicks.

With a lefty on the mound...I would expect Stanton in LF, Gardy on the bench, and Austin as the 1B.

Hicks CF
Judge RF
Stanton LF
Gary C
DiDi SS
Austin 1B
Andujar 3B
Tanaka P
Torres 2B

Playing tomorrow.
Presuming they get the night games in.
Maybe in both games in a split twin bill tomorrow. If he's not in game 1.