You better believe it!
Just looking at the numbers the Yanks are the best team in baseball. There are 3 teams with 50 wins (Stros, Sux and Yanks) of those teams the Stros were the first to 50 wins by 1 day. (Yanks and Sux both won 50th the day after). But if you look at the numbers the Yanks have done it playing the least amount of games:
Yanks 50-22 72 total games that gives the Yanks a .694 win %
Astros 50-26 for 76 games with a .658 win %
Red Sux 50-26 for 76 games with a .658 win %
That means the Yanks did it in 4 less games. The Yanks have had several games rained out this year and had the Yanks played those games they would have won 1 or 2 of those games and got to 50 wins either before the Stros or on the same day as the Stros. Plus the Yanks are 3-3 in 6 games vs the Sux (a team with a good starting rotation with Sale, Price and Porcello and really good lineup with Betts, Martinez, Bogaerts) and 5-2 record vs the Astros (who have a great rotation in Verlander, Cole and Morton and a fantastic lineup with stars Correa, Altuve, Springer).
We have a number of walk off wins and a very solid bull pen. Our lineup has 5 players with more than 14 hrs each(including a rookie).
BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL!!
The team has already said they are going after starting pitching at the deadline (or before). JA Happ has been a name I have heard. I know he is having a good year but he is a 35 year old journeyman pitcher who is a UFA next year and I do not want to give up any good prospects for a half year rental. But the SP market is not good this year.
We now go into a weekend series in Tampa Bay and then play the now struggling Phillies. So lets go Yanks keep it up!!!
Houston, however, is leading all of baseball in runs scored and team ERA. TBH, I think its very close between Houston, NYY and Boston as the best team. I just think Houston is a bit set up better for a postseason run.
That being said, I am against the Yanks giving up too much for another starter at the deadline. They are still finding ways to beat teams like Houston, Seatle and Boston and thier bullpen is among the best.
I just don't see a pitcher out there that would make a huge difference for NY, unless they give up Andujar or Torres, and that should be a dealbraker for Cashman. I would rather see how far this team can go and look to add a pitcher (if needed) in the offseason. I realize that a "championship window" can close very quick, but I don't see the need for this team to trade away big pieces in a desperate attempt to win now.
The Astros are very good. Methinks we're in for another ALCS rematch.
NYY lineup - 15.9 fWAR (1st in MLB)
NYY starters - 7.4 fWAR (6th in MLB)
NYY bullpen - 5.1 fWAR (1st in MLB)
HOU lineup - 15.1 fWAR (3rd in MLB)
HOU starters - 10.6 fWAR (1st in MLB)
HOU bullpen - 3.9 fWAR (2nd in MLB)
Definitely on a collision course to meet again in October. Long, long ways away - but these are the two best teams in baseball right now and it would be one hell of a series.
Best Starting Pitching - Nope
He started throwing his slider a lot more and started preparing differently, utilizing analytics, watching film, etc. It's crazy that those adjustments resulted in this type of turnaround. This is Pedro-esque dominance at his peak. It's pretty incredible.
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last year, it doesn't matter that the Yankees took them to the brink and improved as a team since? What happened last year doesn't really mean anything. They can match Verlander with Severino who is a Cy Young candidate himself.
Don't get me wrong. Of course I believe Yanks can beat Astro's and Verlander too. But they are still the favorites . They improved with the addition of Cole as well.
They aren't though. The Yankees are favored over the Astros, as they should be. What happened last year shouldn't really matter, we are talking about the 2018 teams.
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last year, it doesn't matter that the Yankees took them to the brink and improved as a team since? What happened last year doesn't really mean anything. They can match Verlander with Severino who is a Cy Young candidate himself.
Don't get me wrong. Of course I believe Yanks can beat Astro's and Verlander too. But they are still the favorites . They improved with the addition of Cole as well.
They aren't though. The Yankees are favored over the Astros, as they should be. What happened last year shouldn't really matter, we are talking about the 2018 teams. Link - ( New Window )
2018 Pitching Stats - Top 3 starters only
Houston:
Verlander - 1.60 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 130 SOs
Cole - 2.59 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 138 SOs
Morton - 2.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 109 SOs
NYY:
Severino - 2.24 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 123 SOs
Sabathia - 3.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 57 SOs
Tanaka - 4.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 73 SOs
Houston obviously has the edge, right now, and it has nothing to do with last years win. Who knows how German and Loaisiga will pan out over the season though, and the Yanks can still pull out victories despite being behind when it comes to starting pitching.
The big question is, do you put all your eggs into this season's basket and trade away good young hitting for a slightly better chance to win this year? Or do you keep the pieces we have, hoping its enough to compete this season and hope the young pitchers improve enough to completely change the rotation next year?
Either way Cashman and the Yanks will be taking a chance.
The big question is, do you put all your eggs into this season's basket and trade away good young hitting for a slightly better chance to win this year? Or do you keep the pieces we have, hoping its enough to compete this season and hope the young pitchers improve enough to completely change the rotation next year?
Either way Cashman and the Yanks will be taking a chance.
I think it would be a big mistake to start trading away a bunch of this young talent for a top-flight starter.
I would pursue a mid-level starter, but not a guy that is going to cost you a ton of young talent.
This team can be absolutely dominant for a long time if they play this right. They're good enough to contend this year as it is. They just need another starter and it doesn't have to be an ace. Don't flush away a huge window just for the sake of trying to ensure winning this year.
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That the Yankees starting lineup is set up to be good or possibly dominate in the next few years. That's IF German, Laoisiga, and Sheffield continue to improve.
The big question is, do you put all your eggs into this season's basket and trade away good young hitting for a slightly better chance to win this year? Or do you keep the pieces we have, hoping its enough to compete this season and hope the young pitchers improve enough to completely change the rotation next year?
Either way Cashman and the Yanks will be taking a chance.
I think it would be a big mistake to start trading away a bunch of this young talent for a top-flight starter.
I would pursue a mid-level starter, but not a guy that is going to cost you a ton of young talent.
This team can be absolutely dominant for a long time if they play this right. They're good enough to contend this year as it is. They just need another starter and it doesn't have to be an ace. Don't flush away a huge window just for the sake of trying to ensure winning this year.
I agree with this
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last year, it doesn't matter that the Yankees took them to the brink and improved as a team since? What happened last year doesn't really mean anything. They can match Verlander with Severino who is a Cy Young candidate himself.
Don't get me wrong. Of course I believe Yanks can beat Astro's and Verlander too. But they are still the favorites . They improved with the addition of Cole as well.
Something not to be overlooked is the patience this team has at the plate. Remember last year how the Astros SP were about to go 8 innings on 100 pitches several times in the ALCS? Probably doesn't happen with this team.
The only two hitters who gave the Astros problems last year were Bird and Judge- with Judge working counts and getting walks. Bird was just red hot and hitting everything thrown. However, the rest of the lineup was hacking at the first strike they saw- and doing nothing.
The difference with this year's team is that they will wait for their pitch and run up the pitch totals fast- even on high end SP. Andujar doesn't walk a lot, but he is frequently in deep counts, looking at 6-7 pitches. Torres will swing a lot, but will often work the count- and can turn on anyone's FB.
We are seeing significant improvement in patience and walks from Hicks this year. Didi's OBP has jumped- and even with the TERRIBLE May he had, has a .330 OBP despite the .260 BA. Didi is on pace to double his career high in walks.
Stanton is beginning to wake up- and even with a .250 BA has a .325 OBP. When he gets back to his career norms, he will likely be around .350 OBP. Judge is Judge- K's a lot, but walks a lot.
In my mind, the wild card will be Gardner. Historically, Gardner pushes too hard during the season and is worn down by October. However, with Frazier and Stanton on hand, we can hope they give him lots of days off in July and August so he can be the scrappy guy at the top of the order.
In short, don't measure the Astros SP against LAST YEAR's Yankee lineup- measure it against this one- which is a significant improvement.
Remember, the Astros' weakness is the bullpen. If the Yanks can box their SP by the 6th, any difference in SP is negated by the Yanks being able to attack the weaker arms in the Houston pen- and the Yanks own deeper, better pen.
Kay cited a stat during Wednesday game about the schedule going forward.
He said that based on current records, the Yanks have the 4th EASIEST schedule in MLB going forward. Meanwhile, the teams on the Red Sox remaining schedule have a combined winning percentage right around .500- meaning that they are going to have to overachieve.
Now, none of that means anything unless the Yanks go out there and put the pedal to the metal. However, it DOES indicate that the Yanks have an edge- both in remaining schedule AND in how they have performed against the better teams.
Especially WHEN the post sometime ends up with A reference to COLLUDING with PUTIN
Yankees have the better bullpen, Astros have the better starting pitching.
We ll see.
I don't think he's going to target guys like deGrom or Snell - the cost will be too high.
Tyson Ross is a guy I'd look at. He looks like he's regaining his old form and is pitching pretty well.
Happ is obvious, he's been mentioned a billion times.
Hamels has a FIP over 5 - buyer beware. I don't think I'd target him.
if LAA decide to sell, Garrett Richards is another potential target. His K/9 is better than it's been in his entire career and he's having a very solid year.
I'm really hoping he goes after a top LH reliever too. Locks up this pen and keeps him away from the Stros,Sux and Indians as well.
As for the best team talk, none of that matters to me now. Get home field throughout and finish as the top team when it's all over.
Yes but as we found out in game 7 last year those back end starters can come in and dominate out of the pen in a big spot. We'll see, it probably comes down to Us and the Stro's. I'm definitely happy to go to battle with what we have.
I'd give up some decent prospects for him. Acevedo/Adams/Abreu types - am I off on the value there?
I'd give up some decent prospects for him. Acevedo/Adams/Abreu types - am I off on the value there?
Hand is signed for a modest ~7M per through 2020 and has a 10M team option in 2021. I think he'll cost more than that.
I'd give up some decent prospects for him. Acevedo/Adams/Abreu types - am I off on the value there?
I'm hoping this is the guy Cash targets.
I don't know if the value there matches but if the Padres are smart they could get a nice haul from the highest bidder as I'm sure the Stros would love to have him too. Hell, if I'm Cash I'd add Drury and Austin to that mix.
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I hope he meant OR.
I still wouldn't do that. and I like Happ a lot.
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You would part with Frazier, Sheffield AND Florial for JA Happ?
What the fuck did I just read?
I hope he meant OR.
I still wouldn't do that. and I like Happ a lot.
I thought that was what he meant until I read (well, tried to read..) the rest of that batshit post. After seeing the Putin reference and all the other ridiculousness in there, I'm fairly certain he'd deal all 3 for Happ.
Also, re: Hand - that's the right guy to target reliever-wise, and there's also inherent value in keeping him away from Houston or the Red Sox. But I do think the price will be a bit higher than the guys suggested because he's not a rental and he's having an excellent year (sub-1 WHIP for the 2nd consecutive season)
On top of that, Hand is absolutely dominating LHB's.
Some ideas- like yours- are not even worth responding to because they suck.
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or someone very much in that vein. The Padres are awful, and he's a high K lefty who wouldn't have to close here.
I'd give up some decent prospects for him. Acevedo/Adams/Abreu types - am I off on the value there?
I'm hoping this is the guy Cash targets.
I don't know if the value there matches but if the Padres are smart they could get a nice haul from the highest bidder as I'm sure the Stros would love to have him too. Hell, if I'm Cash I'd add Drury and Austin to that mix.
Hands' price is going to be too high.
There was a report earlier this week that when the Red Sox called, they were told that the price for Hand was Devers plus.
I think the smarter option- and not much of a drop-off from Hand is Will Smith in SF. SF cannot take on salary, so they will be looking for ML ready minor leaguers- especially P. The Yanks are loaded there- and probably match up well with SF.
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You would part with Frazier, Sheffield AND Florial for JA Happ?
What the fuck did I just read?
I hope he meant OR.
I still wouldn't do that. and I like Happ a lot.
I thought that was what he meant until I read (well, tried to read..) the rest of that batshit post. After seeing the Putin reference and all the other ridiculousness in there, I'm fairly certain he'd deal all 3 for Happ.
Also, re: Hand - that's the right guy to target reliever-wise, and there's also inherent value in keeping him away from Houston or the Red Sox. But I do think the price will be a bit higher than the guys suggested because he's not a rental and he's having an excellent year (sub-1 WHIP for the 2nd consecutive season)
On top of that, Hand is absolutely dominating LHB's.
Totally agree. Getting Hand would be a double whammy. Improve and lock down our pen while keeping him away from the rest of the AL contenders.
This is a guy I'd give up a really good package for. Combined with the above factors, he's locked up for a few more years at at reasonable salary. If they lose Robby to FA after this year, Hand steps right into a back of the pen spot next year and beyond.
Getting him makes a ton of sense all around and even though he won't come cheap, I'm sure Cash is thinking the same thing.
Who is suggesting they blow up the farm system?
Most everyone is actually arguing the exact opposite.
Yankees: 50-22 at +106
Astros: 50-26 at +161
Yankees have a better record, but the massive difference in run differential is a far better indicator of performance and of future success. It's no surprise given how much better the Astros rotation is.
In fact I like our chances against the rest of MLB. Do you hear what Im thinking!
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or someone very much in that vein. The Padres are awful, and he's a high K lefty who wouldn't have to close here.
I'd give up some decent prospects for him. Acevedo/Adams/Abreu types - am I off on the value there?
I'm hoping this is the guy Cash targets.
I don't know if the value there matches but if the Padres are smart they could get a nice haul from the highest bidder as I'm sure the Stros would love to have him too. Hell, if I'm Cash I'd add Drury and Austin to that mix.
Hands' price is going to be too high.
There was a report earlier this week that when the Red Sox called, they were told that the price for Hand was Devers plus.
I think the smarter option- and not much of a drop-off from Hand is Will Smith in SF. SF cannot take on salary, so they will be looking for ML ready minor leaguers- especially P. The Yanks are loaded there- and probably match up well with SF.
Smith would be a good plan B for me.
I'd bet the Padres asked for Devers from the Sox because the Sox don't really have a lot to offer as far as their prospects go. The Yanks have a deeper richer farm system and I'd think while expensive, they'd have guys the Padres would be interested in. Same with th Stros who's system is still pretty deep.
I think if Hand is made available it'll come down to a bidding war between the Yanks and Stros. Then it's just a matter of what's too steep of a price for Cash?
He has reverse splits this year, but not in his career - so it may just be a bit of a SSS aberration. He's been excellent otherwise and is still signed through next year with a team option in '20.
If you would trade any of these for those players you are not a Yankee Fan or have not been understanding what this team is building. I honestly do not see a chance in blazes for any of those 3 being moved for either of those players.
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Yankees: 50-22 at +106
Astros: 50-26 at +161
Yankees have a better record, but the massive difference in run differential is a far better indicator of performance and of future success. It's no surprise given how much better the Astros rotation is.
Run differential has absolutely no significance when we arent even at the midway point and these two teams have played completely different schedules. How is run differential against entirely different schedules/teams more significant than the the Yankees winning 5 of 7 in H2H against Houston?
It's also worth noting that per ESPN, Houston has faced a harder SOS than the Yankees (marginally so).
In the imbalanced schedule against everyone else,
Yankees: 45-20, +99
Astros: 48-21, +168
I think you are underrating the value in run differential in evaluating performance, particularly how much better the Astros have been at keeping runs off the board.
Is there a lot of baseball left to play? Of course. But it doesn't make sense to me to say that run differential should be ignored after nearly half the season in the context of discussing who the best team is in baseball nearly after nearly half the season.
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Motivation? AL contender vs Detrot Tigers? Health? He looked like he was heading towards retirement with the Tigers and then he found new life.
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ABSOLUTELY NOT
People are mesmerized by Snell's Ks and ERA. However, a look at his FIP shows that it is all a mirage. He carries a FIP of 3.60. In other words, he is pitching WAY over his head right now and will come back to earth shortly.
Further, if you break down his numbers, his walk rate is rising as the season goes along.
In addition, he is prone to HR- which is NOT a good thing in Yankee Stadium. He has already given up 4 HR in Yankee Stadium- in 41 plate appearances. Granted, that is facing the Yanks lineup, but that isn't good.
Just to demonstrate that it isn't just the Yanks, he has also given up 3 HR to the O's at Camden Yards- in just 19 plate appearances.
In short, Snell would rack up some K's, but give up the HR too much. Ironically, that is Tanaka's profile- who MANY posters here have roundly criticized and would give away in a minute. Yet, now a guy with that profile is a "#2 SP"? Really?
I get that some here are DESPERATE for a trade because you have been led around by the nose by the NY media to believe that is a necessity. They don't sell papers by telling everyone to wait for Sheffield- they sell by pushing trade ideas and selling the "next best thing."
Wake up- there is no magic #2 SP coming through the door- and it is BEYOND ridiculous to consider trading a SP prospect with as much, if not more upside, than Snell PLUS the Yanks top hitting prospect for Snell.
Boston needs to lead by 5 going into the 9th because their BP is put a guy in-,hold your breath shaky, and their hitting rises and falls together. They can win 9-1 5 games in a row then lose 4-3, 3-2,2-1, then next 3.
Houston looks better than earlier in the year, but they are still shaky.
In the NL, the Dodgers have the best talent and getting healthy with the best potential there at this point, and the other good teams will make 7/31 moves to get to the top.
At this point, it's NYY unless something radical happen the next 85+ games.
Boston needs to lead by 5 going into the 9th because their BP is put a guy in-,hold your breath shaky, and their hitting rises and falls together. They can win 9-1 5 games in a row then lose 4-3, 3-2,2-1, then next 3.
Houston looks better than earlier in the year, but they are still shaky.
In the NL, the Dodgers have the best talent and getting healthy with the best potential there at this point, and the other good teams will make 7/31 moves to get to the top.
At this point, it's NYY unless something radical happen the next 85+ games.
Cmon, Houston isn't "shaky", they're an elite team right now. They literally do everything well.
It's too early for me to say they're better or we're better, but there's nothing shaky about the defending champs. They're loaded.
Gee, I wonder if this guy is a troll or not.
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After getting treatment at minor league complex today Ellsbury said hes feeling significantly better and hopes to begin rehab games soon. Asked if in his mind hell play in 2018 he said yes without hesitation
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He'll be playing in 2018 alright. In the minors... :)
I agree with your analysis completely. I'd rather be the team with the better rotation, but here we are.
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After getting treatment at minor league complex today Ellsbury said hes feeling significantly better and hopes to begin rehab games soon. Asked if in his mind hell play in 2018 he said yes without hesitation
"In his mind" being the key words.
I dunno, but the organization with dynasty written all over them this year or next is the Yankees.
We cant trade away the infield or the outfield pieces will need sooner or later.
This transition is 2 years ahead of where we thought we would be in March of 2017.
Lets get under the cap and add. Lets free up spaces for prospects in the offseason.
Once we get another year of experience for some of our MLB cusp pitchers and get the next round of pitching prospects ready we have likely built up a perpetual supply chain that's a year away. imho.
Its the run and not the year that matters. If Cash finds a good trade...im all for it. If not, we have a decade to root for a collection of home grown talent that seems asshole free so far.
Its good to be a Yankee fan these days
I dunno, but the organization with dynasty written all over them this year or next is the Yankees.
We cant trade away the infield or the outfield pieces will need sooner or later.
This transition is 2 years ahead of where we thought we would be in March of 2017.
Lets get under the cap and add. Lets free up spaces for prospects in the offseason.
Once we get another year of experience for some of our MLB cusp pitchers and get the next round of pitching prospects ready we have likely built up a perpetual supply chain that's a year away. imho.
Its the run and not the year that matters. If Cash finds a good trade...im all for it. If not, we have a decade to root for a collection of home grown talent that seems asshole free so far.
Its good to be a Yankee fan these days
Post of the year. Wish I had written it.
I think Cash will move cautiously and only make a move that is an obvious win. Besides, I think this team will start to peak later in the second half and scare people. Patience in our climb is key.
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After getting treatment at minor league complex today Ellsbury said hes feeling significantly better and hopes to begin rehab games soon. Asked if in his mind hell play in 2018 he said yes without hesitation
"In his mind" being the key words.
My first reaction to reading that was an eye roll too - but looking at it this way...we know Hicks is injury prone, and while Gardy's been very durable the last several years, he's older now and resting some dings this week.
No way Ellsbury cracks the roster as currently set up, but it's worth it to get him healthy and ready for depth reasons.
He's essentially our 6th OF, but never know, we may end up needing him for depth at some point.
I keep seeing you pop up on Yankee threads seemingly rooting for them, but I seem to recall you being a Mets fan before? (No complaints but I just didn't know if I was remembering this correctly)
I found this post to be very compelling. Maybe there is something to it.
Well, if he's actually healthy, once his rehab stint is over, he either cracks the roster or gets released. I don't think they want to release him, so...
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After getting treatment at minor league complex today Ellsbury said hes feeling significantly better and hopes to begin rehab games soon. Asked if in his mind hell play in 2018 he said yes without hesitation
"In his mind" being the key words.
My first reaction to reading that was an eye roll too - but looking at it this way...we know Hicks is injury prone, and while Gardy's been very durable the last several years, he's older now and resting some dings this week.
No way Ellsbury cracks the roster as currently set up, but it's worth it to get him healthy and ready for depth reasons.
He's essentially our 6th OF, but never know, we may end up needing him for depth at some point.
No question it's worth it to get him ready and for him to even have that confident approach.
I agree he's 6th on the OF depth chart and really only meant he's dreaming if he thinks he steps right in and plays when he's 100% healthy. I think at best he's a September call up or as you said, injury insurance.
2. Judge (RF)
3. Stanton (DH)
4. Gregorius (SS)
5. Sanchez (C)
6. Hicks (CF)
7. Bird (1B)
8. Andujar (3B)
9. Torres (2B)
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No chance in hell Frazier is going to TOR in a deal for Happ.
I keep seeing you pop up on Yankee threads seemingly rooting for them, but I seem to recall you being a Mets fan before? (No complaints but I just didn't know if I was remembering this correctly)
Hah yeah, there was a big to do about all of this...
I've come over to the dark side. The Mets broke me after like 25 years of mostly not being able to enjoy baseball. Never hated the Yanks, found myself constantly wishing the Mets would take note of how to actually run a successful baseball team here in NY rather than a circus, but soon figured out it was basically insanity hoping that would ever happen and that I was wasting my time.
I wish them well and gave this much thought, but I'm all in on the Baby Bombers now. :)
2. Judge (RF)
3. Stanton (DH)
4. Gregorius (SS)
5. Sanchez (C)
6. Hicks (CF)
7. Bird (1B)
8. Andujar (3B)
9. Torres (2B)
SP: Sabathia
I like it and think this is our best lineup vs righties but I hope they find a way to keep Frazier up. I'm not crazy about Hicks batting from the right side and wouldn't mind seeing Frazier get a couple of games in the OF in his place vs lefties.
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Hah yeah, there was a big to do about all of this...
I've come over to the dark side. The Mets broke me after like 25 years of mostly not being able to enjoy baseball. Never hated the Yanks, found myself constantly wishing the Mets would take note of how to actually run a successful baseball team here in NY rather than a circus, but soon figured out it was basically insanity hoping that would ever happen and that I was wasting my time.
I wish them well and gave this much thought, but I'm all in on the Baby Bombers now. :)
Lol that takes guts. Welcome aboard!
Candidly I gradually lost interest in baseball as I went through the oughts. I could watch some playoff games but the chances of catching a regular season game was slim. I can and do watch bad Knicks teams and Giants teams but maybe it was just that the overpaid under-performing Yankees were a loathsome bunch or this team is just so much fun to root for but the baby bombers have brought me back to watching all the nationally televised games. (I probably would get MLB.TV but there are just too many games and my girlfriend hates baseball)
Long and the short of it, I understand how you'd make the transition. Such a 180 on the culture from even a few years ago. Watching these guys play is just fun. A guy like Stanton who has won an MVP and clearly was taking things a little to seriously, seeing him run around the bases the other night like a kid in little league that just got the walk off, hard not to bring a smile to your face.
I don't expect Verlander and Cole to be as unhittable in October as they are now. It may turn out to be the case, but I wouldn't count on it. Some pitchers start strong, some finish strong, but it's very difficult for a pitcher to maintain dominance from April through October.
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Hah yeah, there was a big to do about all of this...
I've come over to the dark side. The Mets broke me after like 25 years of mostly not being able to enjoy baseball. Never hated the Yanks, found myself constantly wishing the Mets would take note of how to actually run a successful baseball team here in NY rather than a circus, but soon figured out it was basically insanity hoping that would ever happen and that I was wasting my time.
I wish them well and gave this much thought, but I'm all in on the Baby Bombers now. :)
Lol that takes guts. Welcome aboard!
Candidly I gradually lost interest in baseball as I went through the oughts. I could watch some playoff games but the chances of catching a regular season game was slim. I can and do watch bad Knicks teams and Giants teams but maybe it was just that the overpaid under-performing Yankees were a loathsome bunch or this team is just so much fun to root for but the baby bombers have brought me back to watching all the nationally televised games. (I probably would get MLB.TV but there are just too many games and my girlfriend hates baseball)
Long and the short of it, I understand how you'd make the transition. Such a 180 on the culture from even a few years ago. Watching these guys play is just fun. A guy like Stanton who has won an MVP and clearly was taking things a little to seriously, seeing him run around the bases the other night like a kid in little league that just got the walk off, hard not to bring a smile to your face.
Thanks, man!
I understand what you mean - I've been going through the same type of apathetic period you had with the Yankees, but with the Knicks. I do think Knox was a good pick and I think the future may finally be brightening for us, so I'm a bit more optimistic now, but boy - they've been a tough follow.
In any event, I just loved how this Yankee team came together from afar and felt like if I was ever going to do this, now was the time... while all these kids are just getting started.
All of you guys have been cool about welcoming me aboard, and even the Mets fans here wished me well (which I didn't expect!)
It's a new journey, one I intend on making permanent, and I'm really excited about this team and where they're headed.
The Red Sox are now the team that pays unlimited amounts to get talent and not the Yankees. Are the Yankees the best team in Baseball right now? NO they are not but they could have been if Cashman was allowed to deal for Verlander last year and use established vets like Brandon Drury at third and Neil walker at second. Sonny Gray was a total waste. You get what you pay for. Then they signed Stanton with his heavy Contract. Stanton is keeping Clint Frazier in AAA and a combo of Judge & Frazier would have worked out better and the Yanks could have traded the young studs Andujar and Torres for Gerrit Cole who now makes the WS Champion Astros the best team in baseball once again.
If the Yanks wanted to keep Stanton off of he Red Sox the result FAILED. Since the Sox signed JD Martinez in response who leads the majors with 25 HRs already. He has been more productive than Stanton. So Cashman can be viewed as a stupid stubborn fool. The goal is to win the WS and not to be given accolades by fans who think this is like the old days and you build from within or from sports writers who "ADMIRE" his baby bomber approach. That does not count for anything. Only winning counts, and not feel good stories. Besides that the Yankees will not be able to keep all of these baby bombers once they reach free agency years under the new austerity budget of Hal Steinbrenner...so overall, and so far, i give Cashmnan an F grade as the GM. And Gary Sanchez is no Thurman Munson.. he does not stay in proper shape and i don't trust him to call pitches or handle the staff. Romine is a better catcher who can communicate better since Sanchez still has not learned to speak English.. Maybe they should trade Sanchez and Sheffield for Happ. Sanchez needs a change of scenery with a team with lower expectations. AAA ace Sheffield is not being given a chance to pitch in the ML and is passed over for the likes of Jonathan Loaisiga who is talented but making a big jump from AA to The Majors. So Sheffield should be sent somewhere where he can be given a chance to shine. it appears that the Yankees dont see enough from him. Can he be worse than Sonny Gray?
There is a three game series coming up with the Sox. which team has the better chance of sweeping the other right now? If the Yanks fall tree or four games behind the Sox, Cashman will have to deal his precious jewels or have a lot of explaining to do.
What is going on in Tampa?