NFT: Yankees (45-20 vs. Rays (32-37), 16-Jun-18 at 1:05p

In comment 13992899 mitch300 said:

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Yanks are also only a half game in first. Yes, we have the beet revoked in baseball.however, being only a half game lead means every game is mportant. It's not like we have an 8 game lead in the division.

Exactly! No way we can settle for another WC. The division is a must when you play as good as the Yankees are. Would be horrible to be forced to play another WC game, those are so stressful to watch !!!

In comment 13992898 DennyInDenville said:

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Had to work a Saturday Boston so pesky still on our ass despite being 46-20 Keep it going boys!!

As I said yesterday, I'm sure Boston is saying the same thing about the Yanks.

In comment 13992899 mitch300 said:

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Yanks are also only a half game in first. Yes, we have the beet revoked

I think it’s unfair that only the Yankees have the beet revoked

Other than having a slight frame, there is not a similarity in his mechanics or his pitches. Plus, Rivera was not a very good starter.

In comment 13992894 Deejboy said:

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giving up a run shows you how good they have it and how spoiled a fanbase they are. Whining about an obscure LHP and if Sevy should have been finished the game? Who the hell cares???? The Yankees are winning every game. How could you complain. Be a Mets fan and have to watch this garbage team every day. Then you see if you worry about Chasen Shreve.

Most of us know exactly how good we have it and how good this team is. No one is whining about Shreve, just discussing him. When we see a team that should be right there to win it all, we want to see any perceived weakness fixed. It's really not that hard to grasp as I'm sure fans of all teams want the same.

It is a message board after all and pointing it out and discussing it doesn't mean we're spoiled or whining. More like knowledgable fans wanting other knowledgable Yankees fans opinions. If you noticed there were good posts about him both criticizing him and defending him yet no one went over the top in either case. Just a good little discussion.

That’s what happens when the wife is rushing to get out of the house. Best record.

Great game by Sevy. 8 shutout without his best stuff. He's the Cy Young.

And good to see Gary had good hits in back to back games. Hope to see him get out of the slump.

Former Yankee Wade Leblanc throws a gem. Mariners are no fluke.

Yanks now 4 games ahead in the loss column (46-20 to 48-24). However that amounts to officially up by 1 game in the standings

In comment 13992960 bceagle05 said:

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Former Yankee Wade Leblanc throws a gem. Mariners are no fluke.

LeBlanc pitched great, probably the best game of his career. Gave up a lead off hit to Betts to start the game and then retired 20 something in a row. Their closer Diaz is legit as well.

They've also won something like 20 one run games. Impressive and agreed, they're no fluke.

In comment 13992894 Deejboy said:

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giving up a run shows you how good they have it and how spoiled a fanbase they are. Whining about an obscure LHP and if Sevy should have been finished the game? Who the hell cares???? The Yankees are winning every game. How could you complain. Be a Mets fan and have to watch this garbage team every day. Then you see if you worry about Chasen Shreve.

A fucking Mets fan comes on a Yankee game thread and tells them how they should act and how spoiled they are? Get the fuck out of here. It’s not our fault your team is a dumpster fire. So, because the Mets suck, Yankee fans aren’t allowed to discuss our own team, because the Mets have bigger issues? Is that right? You cannot be serious.

In comment 13992970 BigBlueShock said:

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In comment 13992894 Deejboy said: Quote: giving up a run shows you how good they have it and how spoiled a fanbase they are. Whining about an obscure LHP and if Sevy should have been finished the game? Who the hell cares???? The Yankees are winning every game. How could you complain. Be a Mets fan and have to watch this garbage team every day. Then you see if you worry about Chasen Shreve. A fucking Mets fan comes on a Yankee game thread and tells them how they should act and how spoiled they are? Get the fuck out of here. It’s not our fault your team is a dumpster fire. So, because the Mets suck, Yankee fans aren’t allowed to discuss our own team, because the Mets have bigger issues? Is that right? You cannot be serious.

What can you expect from someone that willingly calls them selves "Deejboy", though? Seems like arc is the only Mets fan who can post on a Yankees thread without making an ass of himself.

In comment 13992973 Dave in Hoboken said:

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In comment 13992970 BigBlueShock said: Quote: In comment 13992894 Deejboy said: Quote: giving up a run shows you how good they have it and how spoiled a fanbase they are. Whining about an obscure LHP and if Sevy should have been finished the game? Who the hell cares???? The Yankees are winning every game. How could you complain. Be a Mets fan and have to watch this garbage team every day. Then you see if you worry about Chasen Shreve. A fucking Mets fan comes on a Yankee game thread and tells them how they should act and how spoiled they are? Get the fuck out of here. It’s not our fault your team is a dumpster fire. So, because the Mets suck, Yankee fans aren’t allowed to discuss our own team, because the Mets have bigger issues? Is that right? You cannot be serious. What can you expect from someone that willingly calls them selves "Deejboy", though? Seems like arc is the only Mets fan who can post on a Yankees thread without making an ass of himself.

It’s amazing. We haven’t said shit to the Mets fans on this site, yet they continually have to tell us all how bad Yankees fans are. What am I missing? What fanbase doesn’t discuss their team in a game thread and call out players that don’t perform? You think Patriots fans don’t rip players when they suck? Red Sox fans? Are only Mets fans allowed to criticize players or coaches? Damn man, the whole mindset is just odd. Come on to a Yankee thread to rip the fanbase for daring having anything negative to say. Simply because his favorite team is an embarrassment. People suck

In comment 13992907 Del Shofner said:

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In comment 13992899 mitch300 said: Quote: Yanks are also only a half game in first. Yes, we have the beet revoked I think it’s unfair that only the Yankees have the beet revoked

Lol

In comment 13993002 mattyblue said:

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In comment 13992907 Del Shofner said: Quote: In comment 13992899 mitch300 said: Quote: Yanks are also only a half game in first. Yes, we have the beet revoked I think it’s unfair that only the Yankees have the beet revoked Lol

Beet revoked? WTF is that? Another auto correct malfunction?

Since the Mets fans are coming to Shreve's defense, how about Shreve and some Cash for DeGrom. Let's get it over with.

When you have the beet revoked in baseball, no complaining. Thems the rules.

Much to my surprise, Greg Bird is kinda sucking. .213 with a .284 OPB. Meanwhile, Drury is raking spectacularly at S-WB, hitting .344 after 4 for 6 yesterday. I know it's at AAA, but still... Do they bring up Drury and give him some time at 1B if this doesn't change?

And Hicks is at .239, even with a .340 OBP that sucks. Will Frazier get some time eventually, batting .311 with a .964 OPS?

I hate seeing the talent languishing.

In comment 13993008 section125 said:

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In comment 13993002 mattyblue said: Quote: In comment 13992907 Del Shofner said: Quote: In comment 13992899 mitch300 said: Quote: Yanks are also only a half game in first. Yes, we have the beet revoked I think it’s unfair that only the Yankees have the beet revoked Lol Beet revoked? WTF is that? Another auto correct malfunction?

LOL, it's a combo of auto correct malfunction and wife rushing to go to my granddaughters dance recital.

In comment 13993097 manh george said:

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Much to my surprise, Greg Bird is kinda sucking. .213 with a .284 OPB. Meanwhile, Drury is raking spectacularly at S-WB, hitting .344 after 4 for 6 yesterday. I know it's at AAA, but still... Do they bring up Drury and give him some time at 1B if this doesn't change? And Hicks is at .239, even with a .340 OBP that sucks. Will Frazier get some time eventually, batting .311 with a .964 OPS? I hate seeing the talent languishing.

Drury has only played a couple games (ever) at 1st base and there is a world of difference between AAA and MLB with regard to pitching and BA. Not that Drury doesn't belong on a MLB roster and not that Bird is raking. Bird may take a couple months to hit well. I can wait.

Frazer is not a CF. Hicks is a very good CF with a ++ arm, great baserunning and some power. They can live with Hicks offense because of his defense. He is another that should hit sooner or later.

IMHO.

I have been a big rooter for Bird, because I love his swing. But he needs to start hitting for average eventually, or he needs to at least be platooned. And, I've seen that they are giving Drury practice at first.

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We are getting him reps at first and kicking around second [base] as we build versatility,’’ general manager Brian Cashman said at a Hope Week event at P.S. 73, a few blocks north of Yankee Stadium, early Wednesday afternoon before the Yankees hosted the Nationals in the finale of a two-game series. “Obviously, what Andujar has done at third base, we will see if we can create a path to get [Drury] back here if there is an injury at third or on the versatility side of it.”

As the Post notes, that could be the prelude to a trade. My issue for the Yankees is that he has value either with them or as a trade tool--and that I hate seeing a talented 25-year-old stuck in the minors.


I agree that Hicks gets some extra credit for being a superior CF. But an OPS the same as Torreyes ain't so hot. I fear that his swing is too noisy--big leg kick--and he may never really settle in as a hitter. The noisy swing was a killer when he came back from injury last year for the playoffs. He looked lost at the plate. He ended up hitting .196 for a .564 OPS for the entire playoffs.
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Most of the time a lefty is on the mound they are starting Austin (prior to his demotion) or Walker.

What happened to CC?

In comment 13993177 Dave in Hoboken said:

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What happened to CC?

Cruised the 1st and had a couple dinkers and a couple solid hits in the 2nd. Looked to be out of it and gave up a poked single to drive in two more. Just left a cutter up in the zone.

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In comment 13993177 Dave in Hoboken said: Quote: What happened to CC? Cruised the 1st and had a couple dinkers and a couple solid hits in the 2nd. Looked to be out of it and gave up a poked single to drive in two more. Just left a cutter up in the zone.

Ah. Against the Rays, too.

Shutting us out 8 era and all. This offensive can be so much better. They have been complete shit the last two weeks they are winning gamws because the starting pitching and bullpen have been doing a great job.even today CC Gabe up the 3 runs fine how about this goddam offense back him up and score runs

a real stinker. Uninspired. Blah

Just as I was typing what a lifeless performance this is.

Yanks get on the board and the Rays take out their "opener"

he likes to watch for a second

in the 2nd CC has pitched a whale of a game.

Come on boys, pick him up!

then swings at two outside the zone. That first pitch was middle/middle....uninspired play today.

It's a tradition almost as long as Old Timers Day itself. A loss today is to be expected and signifies nothing other than an ugly tradition is still in force.

is a PIA..

Would do a hell of a lot better if they would just not chase bad pitches.

Is it me or does it seem like Stanton in particular takes pitches right down the middle early in counts and then swings at shitty pitches late in counts?

Are they up there guessing or just not identifying pitches like they should?

One bad inning cost him the game cause this shitty offense can’t score

In comment 13993209 Eman11 said:

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Would do a hell of a lot better if they would just not chase bad pitches. Is it me or does it seem like Stanton in particular takes pitches right down the middle early in counts and then swings at shitty pitches late in counts? Are they up there guessing or just not identifying pitches like they should?

It's bad.

pitches. probably could have stood there with the bat on their shoulder and gotten on...

3 out of 4 the rest of the way....

Least CC saved the BP with tomorrow's suspended game and 2nd game.

In comment 13993210 13ODB said:

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One bad inning cost him the game cause this shitty offense can’t score

Shitty offense? What team have you been watching all year?

They're scuffling right now scoring but they had some chances. It's not like they went down 20 guys in a row or something like that or haven't been getting on base these games.

Take a few deep breaths and relax a little. There's a long way to go, and they'll score plenty before all is said and done.

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In comment 13993221 Dave in Hoboken said:

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Bingo!

A sweep would've been a nice bonus but just keep winning series and I'm happy. I'll take 3 out of 4 every time and be ecstatic.

...would have been even nicer had the Yankees batters not looked like they took the day off.


Stirke One.

Stirke Two.

Strike Three.


All day long.

In comment 13993210 13ODB said:

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One bad inning cost him the game cause this shitty offense can’t score

I think everyone knew he was going to try the backdoor curve and the guy went out and got it.

Going opposite way if that is where the pitch seems like the lesson for this season so far.

Drury was 2 for 3 with two doubles at SWB today. His OPS there is up to .999. They need to find a slot for him.

Who made Marcus Thames the batting Coach? He was a lousy hitter himself so how can he coach anyone? Right now just pitch Yankee right handed hitters low and away and they will become human windmills. They keep trying to pull that pitch instead of hitting it the other way. Fire Thames and bring in someone who really could hit ML pitching as your batting coach. How long are we going to watch catchers set up on the outside corner on a 3- 2 pitch count... and then they swing at it almost every time... and it is not a strike 90% of the time. This team does not have the plate discipline of the 1998 Yankees...sorry but that team was just plain smarter at the plate then this one is. You would think they would wake up by now... in particular Sanchez and Stanton.

kinda agree with that last post.

I assume Sanchez is just lost but I am not seeing a smart plan from Stanton considering he was the MVP in the NL

but one of the most influential hitting coaches of all time. Amazingly, you don't need to be Ted Williams to teach hitting.

I have no idea whether Thames is a good hitting coach or how hard he works at his craft, but the Yanks aren't idiots, so I suspect that he's better than the results that the team has shown.

As for Stanton, I have no idea how he managed to hit as well as he did last year with such a closed stance. It sounds like he knows that the stance must change, but he's said he can't do so in mid-season. I really don't know why not, but who's gonna tell the reigning MVP with a 10 year contract to do something he doesn't want to do?

And, HI, BILL!

In comment 13993304 Alwaysblue22 said:

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Who made Marcus Thames the batting Coach? He was a lousy hitter himself so how can he coach anyone? Right now just pitch Yankee right handed hitters low and away and they will become human windmills. They keep trying to pull that pitch instead of hitting it the other way. Fire Thames and bring in someone who really could hit ML pitching as your batting coach. How long are we going to watch catchers set up on the outside corner on a 3- 2 pitch count... and then they swing at it almost every time... and it is not a strike 90% of the time. This team does not have the plate discipline of the 1998 Yankees...sorry but that team was just plain smarter at the plate then this one is. You would think they would wake up by now... in particular Sanchez and Stanton.