I'm 41 years old and have been a Yankees fan my entire life, memories stretching back to the 1981 season. He's the most dominant Yankees starting pitcher I've ever seen, and it really isn't close despite having seen a bunch of great pitchers.
This is what I mean. Aaron Judge rightfully gets incredible publicity as a face of baseball and is one of the best outfielders in the game. Severino is one of the best pitchers in the game and doesn't get nearly the same level of attention. He doesn't even get the same level of attention as other aces around baseball and he pitches in NY!
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Dude is the best ace in baseball. Pitching in the AL East with that assassin mentality. He's the goods.
It was silly how people kept trying to run Hicks out of the lineup Â
I'm 41 years old and have been a Yankees fan my entire life, memories stretching back to the 1981 season. He's the most dominant Yankees starting pitcher I've ever seen, and it really isn't close despite having seen a bunch of great pitchers.
Been around a lot longer and Guidry for about 3 years was at this level and that is about it. The 1978 25-3, 1.78 ERA was the best season I've seen. I still think Guidry was MVP over Jim Rice.
Same here and you're right about Guidry and the dominating level he was at back then,especially the 78 year. Let's not forget he went 2-0 in the playoffs that year as well. Winning a game in each the ALCS and WS.
The only other pitcher in NY as dominating was a couple of Doc Gooden early years with the Mets. Sevy kind of reminds me of those years tbh.
He found that 69% want no changes to the rules about shifts. I would tweak the rules here; the 3rd infielder has to be in line with 2nd base and can't cross to the other side of 2nd until the pitch is thrown
He found that 69% want no changes to the rules about shifts. I would tweak the rules here; the 3rd infielder has to be in line with 2nd base and can't cross to the other side of 2nd until the pitch is thrown
I think the best rule is no rule. To me the shift is a fad. There are ways to beat it. Unnecessary to make any new rules.
Gotta give them credit - above .500 now with a lousy roster.
Tampa's playing well. I know we all hated getting swept down there but for whatever reason they are winning a lot right now.
Yup and as much as the Yanks getting swept by them could hurt for best AL record, them doing the same to Houston makes that a wash. Now they just have to take some games from the Sux.
Or even off the roster. He may never hit for a high average, but he gets on base, has good power, and plays a very good CF with a laser arm.
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
RE: RE: It was silly how people kept trying to run Hicks out of the lineup Â
Or even off the roster. He may never hit for a high average, but he gets on base, has good power, and plays a very good CF with a laser arm.
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
Same logic should apply to Greg Bird. Taking him a long time to get going, but as long as he’s healthy this lineup’s good enough to be patient and give him his chance.
I’m good with giving Drury some ABs at first, maybe once or twice a week, but some of the recent calls to bench Bird are way too premature.
in baseball. I know people are worried about the rotation in the playoffs, but even as currently constructed, the Yankees are the favorites to win the World Series. Don't do anything stupid via trade. They wont need length out of anyone besides severino in the playoffs. Tell CC and whoever else to empty the tank for 4 innings and go from there.
I watched a segment on MLB Network a few weeks ago in which Bill James listed Severino as the EIGHTH best starting pitcher in baseball. I nearly caused permanent damage from rolling my eyes.
RE: RE: It was silly how people kept trying to run Hicks out of the lineup Â
Or even off the roster. He may never hit for a high average, but he gets on base, has good power, and plays a very good CF with a laser arm.
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
I think it's pretty much the two things you hit on. Consistency and injuries. if he was more consistent or had less time on the DL I don't think there would be near the amount of negative talk directed at him.
But when you combine those two, he's an easy target for some. Me, I'm not thrilled with him batting from the right side but I really like his D, and his lefty bat,especially at home.
There was just a tape of a strikeout of Jackie Bradley by Sevvy, and the announcer called the pitch a changeup. It was clocked at 90 mph, and sure enough, Bradley was out in front of it.
Teixeira (2010) and Lou Gehrig (1927) were the only Yankees to homer 3 times in a game against Boston until Hicks tonight
That means Hicks was the first Yankees non-first baseman to hit thee HR's against the Red Sox. Which begs the question: were there any Yankees non-first baseman to hit three HR's against the White Sox, because it could be that Hicks is the only Yankees non-first baseman to hit three HR's against either of the Sox teams! Wouldn't that be something for the record books!!?
Happ and Hamels both gave up 7 earned runs in less than six innings today. Both now with ERA's above 4. If the Yankees are giving up prospects for either of these two, I hope it's along the lines of Adams, Estrada, and/or McKinney.
Not sure if it'll still be up in the morning:
"Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 1, 2013, with the Minnesota Twins. Aaron has one 32-year old son, David Price of the Boston Red Sox. WikiPage - ( New Window )
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
When the Yanks were 9-9 you had fans saying Boone was a terrible hire.
You have comments on nearly every game thread trashing Sanchez or Stanton.
This team is damn fun to watch. Sit back and enjoy, because when you don't - it just comes off as whiny cuntiness.
Not sure if it'll still be up in the morning:
"Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 1, 2013, with the Minnesota Twins. Aaron has one 32-year old son, David Price of the Boston Red Sox. WikiPage - ( New Window )
THAT'S hilarious!! Great find :)
As much as I like how Hicks has turned around his career Â
People need to keep in mind that he is a FA after the 2019 season. As good as he has been, given the BIG contracts that will be required to keep Severino, Judge, Sanchez and others in NY, I just don't think that the Yanks are going to pay him what he will be looking for.
I am not saying trade him or bench him- I am saying that we should enjoy his play for the next year and a half- because it is more likely than not that in 2020, he will be wearing a different uniform.
IMO, the Yanks would be wise to spend some assets this winter getting a CF or two who project to get to NY next year to prep for 2020.
RE: As much as I like how Hicks has turned around his career Â
IMO, the Yanks would be wise to spend some assets this winter getting a CF or two who project to get to NY next year to prep for 2020.
Estevan Florial's ETA is 2020.
Not anymore it isn't.
He barely played this season- 134 ABs- then broke his hammate bone and will miss the rest of the season. When he did play, he had BIG problems with breaking stuff- 47 K's in 134 ABs
Given his significant struggles in 2018, it is highly probable that he goes back to Tampa to show that he can hit the breaking ball- and get a LOT of ABs there.
I suspect that as talented as he is, he may well require another 1000+ ABs in the minors to finish development.
RE: RE: Florial is 20, in the FSL, and is missing a large chunk of this season Â
After a brutal start in Scranton, he's turning things around - hitting .319/.386/.451 in 28 games in June. He's still only 23, and as poorly as he's hit in MLB we're still only talking about 93 ABs over two seasons.
RE: I still think the CF wild card is Tyler Wade Â
After a brutal start in Scranton, he's turning things around - hitting .319/.386/.451 in 28 games in June. He's still only 23, and as poorly as he's hit in MLB we're still only talking about 93 ABs over two seasons.
I would like to see Wade get another shot this year.
IMO, with Drury's remarkable positional flexibility (he has played RF, LF, 3B, 2B and 1B in the majors), he is essentially two bench guys in one. If the Yanks ever decide to end the Walker experiment, Wade should be the obvious beneficiary- and be given the chance to play all over as well.
Another guy I would like to see get a chance, though he isn't on the 40- and we would be unlikely to see him before September- is Abitial Avelino. He plays serious defense in the middle INF and has great SB skills- in addition to some power.
RE: RE: Florial is 20, in the FSL, and is missing a large chunk of this season Â
They won 3 out of 4. Their last 16 games were against the Yankees, Nats & Astros. They started with 3 losses to the Yankees in NY and then won 10 of the next 13. Pretty impressive.
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I'm 41 years old and have been a Yankees fan my entire life, memories stretching back to the 1981 season. He's the most dominant Yankees starting pitcher I've ever seen, and it really isn't close despite having seen a bunch of great pitchers.
This is what I mean. Aaron Judge rightfully gets incredible publicity as a face of baseball and is one of the best outfielders in the game. Severino is one of the best pitchers in the game and doesn't get nearly the same level of attention. He doesn't even get the same level of attention as other aces around baseball and he pitches in NY!
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Dude is the best ace in baseball. Pitching in the AL East with that assassin mentality. He's the goods.
Teixeira (2010) and Lou Gehrig (1927) were the only Yankees to homer 3 times in a game against Boston until Hicks tonight
Damn right. .270, 70 rbis and 20-25 hrs. Plus he runs the bases really well.
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I'm 41 years old and have been a Yankees fan my entire life, memories stretching back to the 1981 season. He's the most dominant Yankees starting pitcher I've ever seen, and it really isn't close despite having seen a bunch of great pitchers.
Been around a lot longer and Guidry for about 3 years was at this level and that is about it. The 1978 25-3, 1.78 ERA was the best season I've seen. I still think Guidry was MVP over Jim Rice.
Same here and you're right about Guidry and the dominating level he was at back then,especially the 78 year. Let's not forget he went 2-0 in the playoffs that year as well. Winning a game in each the ALCS and WS.
The only other pitcher in NY as dominating was a couple of Doc Gooden early years with the Mets. Sevy kind of reminds me of those years tbh.
All around pleasing night...
Tampa's playing well. I know we all hated getting swept down there but for whatever reason they are winning a lot right now.
I think the best rule is no rule. To me the shift is a fad. There are ways to beat it. Unnecessary to make any new rules.
Sevy 2018: 1.98 ERA (after tonight, other stats not updated for tonight), 2.21 FIP, .958 WHIP, 6.5 H/9, 0.5 HR/9, 2.1 BB/9, 10.6 K/9
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Gotta give them credit - above .500 now with a lousy roster.
Tampa's playing well. I know we all hated getting swept down there but for whatever reason they are winning a lot right now.
Yup and as much as the Yanks getting swept by them could hurt for best AL record, them doing the same to Houston makes that a wash. Now they just have to take some games from the Sux.
Because Chapman is rusty, as you can see. Hasn't pitched much lately.
Green pitched Friday. Chapman needed the work obviously.
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
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Or even off the roster. He may never hit for a high average, but he gets on base, has good power, and plays a very good CF with a laser arm.
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
Same logic should apply to Greg Bird. Taking him a long time to get going, but as long as he’s healthy this lineup’s good enough to be patient and give him his chance.
I’m good with giving Drury some ABs at first, maybe once or twice a week, but some of the recent calls to bench Bird are way too premature.
I watched a segment on MLB Network a few weeks ago in which Bill James listed Severino as the EIGHTH best starting pitcher in baseball. I nearly caused permanent damage from rolling my eyes.
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Or even off the roster. He may never hit for a high average, but he gets on base, has good power, and plays a very good CF with a laser arm.
Yankee fans want an allstar at every position. So they pick on any player they don't think is allstar level and try to replace him. Hicks is very streaky and is on one of his hot streaks. Funny thing is he is 2nd in OPS for CFers in baseball behind Trout. He is usually good for two DL stints a year but Yankee fans don't understand how many bad players play CF in baseball now and that Hicks is easily top 5 at that position even with his flaws. If he could ever be more consistent he would easily be an allstar player given his talent.
I think it's pretty much the two things you hit on. Consistency and injuries. if he was more consistent or had less time on the DL I don't think there would be near the amount of negative talk directed at him.
But when you combine those two, he's an easy target for some. Me, I'm not thrilled with him batting from the right side but I really like his D, and his lefty bat,especially at home.
Who throws a 90 mph changeup?
Outdid himself tonight.
Brilliant use of John Henry's money by Dumb rowski.
Teixeira (2010) and Lou Gehrig (1927) were the only Yankees to homer 3 times in a game against Boston until Hicks tonight
That means Hicks was the first Yankees non-first baseman to hit thee HR's against the Red Sox. Which begs the question: were there any Yankees non-first baseman to hit three HR's against the White Sox, because it could be that Hicks is the only Yankees non-first baseman to hit three HR's against either of the Sox teams! Wouldn't that be something for the record books!!?
"Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 1, 2013, with the Minnesota Twins. Aaron has one 32-year old son, David Price of the Boston Red Sox.
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When the Yanks were 9-9 you had fans saying Boone was a terrible hire.
You have comments on nearly every game thread trashing Sanchez or Stanton.
This team is damn fun to watch. Sit back and enjoy, because when you don't - it just comes off as whiny cuntiness.
"Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 1, 2013, with the Minnesota Twins. Aaron has one 32-year old son, David Price of the Boston Red Sox. WikiPage - ( New Window )
THAT'S hilarious!! Great find :)
I am not saying trade him or bench him- I am saying that we should enjoy his play for the next year and a half- because it is more likely than not that in 2020, he will be wearing a different uniform.
IMO, the Yanks would be wise to spend some assets this winter getting a CF or two who project to get to NY next year to prep for 2020.
IMO, the Yanks would be wise to spend some assets this winter getting a CF or two who project to get to NY next year to prep for 2020.
Maybe Ellsbury will be walking by then?
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IMO, the Yanks would be wise to spend some assets this winter getting a CF or two who project to get to NY next year to prep for 2020.
Estevan Florial's ETA is 2020.
Not anymore it isn't.
He barely played this season- 134 ABs- then broke his hammate bone and will miss the rest of the season. When he did play, he had BIG problems with breaking stuff- 47 K's in 134 ABs
Given his significant struggles in 2018, it is highly probable that he goes back to Tampa to show that he can hit the breaking ball- and get a LOT of ABs there.
I suspect that as talented as he is, he may well require another 1000+ ABs in the minors to finish development.
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Expecting him to be the starting CF in 2020 is nuts.
Maybe Ellsbury will be walking by then?
I laughed, haha.
I would like to see Wade get another shot this year.
IMO, with Drury's remarkable positional flexibility (he has played RF, LF, 3B, 2B and 1B in the majors), he is essentially two bench guys in one. If the Yanks ever decide to end the Walker experiment, Wade should be the obvious beneficiary- and be given the chance to play all over as well.
Another guy I would like to see get a chance, though he isn't on the 40- and we would be unlikely to see him before September- is Abitial Avelino. He plays serious defense in the middle INF and has great SB skills- in addition to some power.
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Expecting him to be the starting CF in 2020 is nuts.
Maybe Ellsbury will be walking by then?
At this point, he would probably tear a wrist ligament signing an autograph before his first game.