Mets Lineup
Brandon Nimmo RF
Yoenis Cespedes DH
Asdrubal Cabrera 2B
Wilmer Flores 1B
Michael Conforto LF
Jose Bautista 3B
Devin Mesoraco C
Amed Rosario SS
Matt den Dekker CF
Yankees Lineup
Brett Gardner LF
Aaron Judge DH
Didi Gregorius SS
Giancarlo Stanton RF
Aaron Hicks CF
Gary Sanchez C
Greg Bird 1B
Miguel Andujar 3B
Neil Walker 2B
Until Cespedes pulls a hamstring in the 3rd inning.
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Close to a full Mets team on the field for a couple of weeks. Hasnt been the case since mid-May. Familia expected to get traded before the weekend is out however.
Until Cespedes pulls a hamstring in the 3rd inning.
Of course. Lol.
Former Mets prospect > former Mets non prospect > Mets bench player > former Met > Met again!
Defense only glove that cant hit. AAAA scrub.
Looking at the pitching matchups for this series and it's a big crazy that one of these teams is 21.5 game better than the other one.
I thought for sure we'd be seeing more Wade especially after his three hit game last week and Boone saying he's earning more playing time. I think he's played once since then, if that. Why even say that if you're not going to follow through on it?
I thought for sure we'd be seeing more Wade especially after his three hit game last week and Boone saying he's earning more playing time. I think he's played once since then, if that. Why even say that if you're not going to follow through on it?
I'm hoping it's a final hurrah for Walker. As in, they're giving him every opportunity before they package him with whatever prospects are going out for a SP. Walker and a lotto ticket for JA Happ.
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Over Wade again. They're giving this guy every opportunity and then some to show something. Anyone else wondering why so much Walker when he's really not produced much?
I thought for sure we'd be seeing more Wade especially after his three hit game last week and Boone saying he's earning more playing time. I think he's played once since then, if that. Why even say that if you're not going to follow through on it?
I'm hoping it's a final hurrah for Walker. As in, they're giving him every opportunity before they package him with whatever prospects are going out for a SP. Walker and a lotto ticket for JA Happ.
Im wondering if its Wade they are trying to package. Maybe if the last thing a team remembers is the consecutive games he hit in they will be more likely to accept a combo of him and lesser prospects in place of a bigger name.
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Over Wade again. They're giving this guy every opportunity and then some to show something. Anyone else wondering why so much Walker when he's really not produced much?
I thought for sure we'd be seeing more Wade especially after his three hit game last week and Boone saying he's earning more playing time. I think he's played once since then, if that. Why even say that if you're not going to follow through on it?
I'm hoping it's a final hurrah for Walker. As in, they're giving him every opportunity before they package him with whatever prospects are going out for a SP. Walker and a lotto ticket for JA Happ.
Im wondering if its Wade they are trying to package. Maybe if the last thing a team remembers is the consecutive games he hit in they will be more likely to accept a combo of him and lesser prospects in place of a bigger name.
Could be chopper but doesn't it make sense to ride the hot guy? If they were going to include him in a trade, getting more playing time and doing well would increase his value. If they were looking to trade him, selling high off a couple of good games isn't as good as off a couple of good weeks.
Plus, he can friggin help this team win now as he might very well have finally figured out his bat at the major league level. That's what bugs me in all of this. He's got a better glove than Walker too plus brings a speed element. I can honestly see him being a big plus come playoff time in addition to helping now.
No but Wade was hitting pretty well too.
My main thing is Boone said Wade has earned more playing time but as of yet failed to give it to him. I figured for sure tonight vs a righty he'd get the start and tomorrow vs the lefty it would be Walker in there.
I'm just trying to figure out the thought process of who plays and when/why.
Meanwhile, with horseshoe still planted firmly up their asses, Boston opens with dreadful Detroit, now minus their best pitcher due to Fulmer being placed on the DL.
Meanwhile, with horseshoe still planted firmly up their asses, Boston opens with dreadful Detroit, now minus their best pitcher due to Fulmer being placed on the DL.
Well at least they're on the road to start the second half even though it does look like they've got a couple of cupcakes in Detroit and Baltimore.
Dealing with a family problem involving his wife, in Venezuela I believe. He's been on leave of absence.
Before the break he was away from the Scranton team tending to a family matter. The Yanks haven't said anything about what that matter was but only his family is the priority right now.
Be nice to see Thor again!
it's funny cuz it's true.
Laugh to keep from cryin' etc.
Sheffield would be up if CAshman wasn't dangling him in the event he can get a really big fish. He calls him up and he stinks and that card is played.
Yeah but I heard Boone on with Francessa today and he said they wanted to basically give CC and Sevy what amounts to a skipped start as far as time off, and the other three will have an extra couple of days more than normal rest.
Plus he said looking at the next few weeks, this worked out the best for setting up the rotation. Didn't come right out and say it but it sets up to have Gray miss the Sox, which I think was a big factor.
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isn't cutting it. Unfortunately, we don't have anyone to plug into his spot, so for now we're stuck with him.
Sheffield would be up if CAshman wasn't dangling him in the event he can get a really big fish. He calls him up and he stinks and that card is played.
Nah, I don't think he's dangling him. I think he wants to give him a little more time, and maybe plug him into the rotation in Sept, if not sooner. JMHO.
Its at least worth watching...
Fangraphs says 97.9 average 4 seam velo v. 99.6 last year.
I know that's nitpicky, but velocity declines are concerning.
Thought that was a little fly.
WB Yo!
Fangraphs says 97.9 average 4 seam velo v. 99.6 last year.
I know that's nitpicky, but velocity declines are concerning.
I wouldnt necessarily be worried. Could be hes trying to pitch more and over throw less. Who knows
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is a tick slow this year. Lots of 97-98, very little 99-100.
Fangraphs says 97.9 average 4 seam velo v. 99.6 last year.
I know that's nitpicky, but velocity declines are concerning.
I wouldnt necessarily be worried. Could be hes trying to pitch more and over throw less. Who knows
Could be -- just the eye test (and sadly, I watch close to 100% of Mets games) is that he's not featuring the elite stuff that we've seen in prior years.
I stated earlier that I thought it was because there's no one else to turn to, as they seem to be holding off bringing Sheffield up until his walks are down. I really think they plan on having him on the big club, middle of August at the earliest. Not having Montgomery this year isn't helping, either. I just hope Cashman isn't forced into a trade for a starting pitcher that is no better than what we have out there already. If that's the case, I'd rather they just keep running German out there and getting him some more experience.
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why German is still in the rotation, let alone starting the first game out of the break. 5.73 ERA now, and thats after a scoreless first start. Enough already, we cant give up any more ground and this guy goes out there with no clue where the ball is going.
I stated earlier that I thought it was because there's no one else to turn to, as they seem to be holding off bringing Sheffield up until his walks are down. I really think they plan on having him on the big club, middle of August at the earliest. Not having Montgomery this year isn't helping, either. I just hope Cashman isn't forced into a trade for a starting pitcher that is no better than what we have out there already. If that's the case, I'd rather they just keep running German out there and getting him some more experience.
This is not the time to be getting guys experience.
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why German is still in the rotation, let alone starting the first game out of the break. 5.73 ERA now, and thats after a scoreless first start. Enough already, we cant give up any more ground and this guy goes out there with no clue where the ball is going.
I stated earlier that I thought it was because there's no one else to turn to, as they seem to be holding off bringing Sheffield up until his walks are down. I really think they plan on having him on the big club, middle of August at the earliest. Not having Montgomery this year isn't helping, either. I just hope Cashman isn't forced into a trade for a starting pitcher that is no better than what we have out there already. If that's the case, I'd rather they just keep running German out there and getting him some more experience.
This is not the time to be getting guys experience.
Agreed, but like I said, I'd rather that than pick up someone who wouldn't be an improvement. All things considered, I'd like to see what Sheffield can do, and so would everyone else. However, that ain't what management is inclined to do right now. But yeah.....I do not disagree with you.
Fangraphs says 97.9 average 4 seam velo v. 99.6 last year.
I know that's nitpicky, but velocity declines are concerning.
Three seasons. 1.) He's throwing almost exclusively 2 seamers to get more movement on his pitches. 2.) He flat out said he was going to try not throw 100/101 on every pitch... because it's stupid. 3.) SP velocity gradually inclines by a tick or two on a bell curve peaking in July/August and with so much missed time again he hasnt had enough time to see the natural rise most pitchers do.
He did so in 436.1 innings beating the previous mark of 445.1 innings by Doc Gooden.
He did so in 436.1 innings beating the previous mark of 445.1 innings by Doc Gooden.
good stat in a vaccum any time you get mentioned in the same breath as Gooden, except Gooden was 20 years old when he reached 500k's and did it in less than 2 seasons. Syndergaard is almost 26 and it's his 4th season.
Thor needs to stay healthy.
Yeah, but it's only one loss. Losing four would be abysmal.
Doubt it.
Gooden was 82 games over .500 for his career and won 194 games.
2300 Ks, 3,51 career ERA.
Don't think Syndegaard is nearly a lock to have as long and successful a career,
Dwight's career was, rightly so, viewed as something of a disappointment -- but I
He also had a high point 84-85 that Syndergaard won't ever touch.
Not penalizing Thor, it's props for Gooden.
Other than Pedro and maybe even with Pedro, Young Dwight Gooden is the best pitcher I've ever seen. Pedro later became the best pitcher I've seen for a longer time and maybe had the most dominant season, but no one had the repertoire of a young Dwight Gooden - the heat and hook - a lot like Syndergaard but a better pitcher.
As for better career, we'll see. By 26 Gooden's career was pretty much over, just a couple legit years left before injuries and drugs took over.
but by that time he already had a WS ring, a CY Young award, a ROY award, and 4 top 5 Cy Young appearances. And really could have been the 1985 MVP if voters weren't so close minded.
Gooden had eleven 2+ WAR seasons
Those included 7 3+ seasons and, of course, a ridiculous 12.2 WAR in 1985.
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It's impressive either way. Something tells me Thor has the better career as well. ;)
Not penalizing Thor, it's props for Gooden.
Other than Pedro and maybe even with Pedro, Young Dwight Gooden is the best pitcher I've ever seen. Pedro later became the best pitcher I've seen for a longer time and maybe had the most dominant season, but no one had the repertoire of a young Dwight Gooden - the heat and hook - a lot like Syndergaard but a better pitcher.
As for better career, we'll see. By 26 Gooden's career was pretty much over, just a couple legit years left before injuries and drugs took over.
but by that time he already had a WS ring, a CY Young award, a ROY award, and 4 top 5 Cy Young appearances. And really could have been the 1985 MVP if voters weren't so close minded.
I guess that's my point. Everybody remembers Doc as being SO dominant when he burst on the scene. His first couple of seasons were easily his best years. The fact that Thor has K'd even more in fewer atbats is very impressive IMO.
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It's impressive either way. Something tells me Thor has the better career as well. ;)
Not penalizing Thor, it's props for Gooden.
Other than Pedro and maybe even with Pedro, Young Dwight Gooden is the best pitcher I've ever seen. Pedro later became the best pitcher I've seen for a longer time and maybe had the most dominant season, but no one had the repertoire of a young Dwight Gooden - the heat and hook - a lot like Syndergaard but a better pitcher.
As for better career, we'll see. By 26 Gooden's career was pretty much over, just a couple legit years left before injuries and drugs took over.
but by that time he already had a WS ring, a CY Young award, a ROY award, and 4 top 5 Cy Young appearances. And really could have been the 1985 MVP if voters weren't so close minded.
Yup, his 1984-1985 was equal to anything I've ever seen -- Pedro, Unit included.
Did it with two pitches as well. He was something else.
Really amazing that he was that good and a "what could have been story"
58-19 first three years; 109 wins through his age 25 season. By all accounts he got into drugs the winter between 85-86.
But he still had a hell of a run for those first six years.
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It's impressive either way. Something tells me Thor has the better career as well. ;)
Not penalizing Thor, it's props for Gooden.
Other than Pedro and maybe even with Pedro, Young Dwight Gooden is the best pitcher I've ever seen. Pedro later became the best pitcher I've seen for a longer time and maybe had the most dominant season, but no one had the repertoire of a young Dwight Gooden - the heat and hook - a lot like Syndergaard but a better pitcher.
As for better career, we'll see. By 26 Gooden's career was pretty much over, just a couple legit years left before injuries and drugs took over.
but by that time he already had a WS ring, a CY Young award, a ROY award, and 4 top 5 Cy Young appearances. And really could have been the 1985 MVP if voters weren't so close minded.
I guess that's my point. Everybody remembers Doc as being SO dominant when he burst on the scene. His first couple of seasons were easily his best years. The fact that Thor has K'd even more in fewer atbats is very impressive IMO.
Absolutely, Thor is super impressive. I just think that Gooden's failures are so sad and such a "waste" that he had a shockingly good career set of numbers.
Really hope Thor sniffs 200 wins. It would mean he'd be healthy for the next 6-8 years as a Met.
He was awesome in 2015. I just don't know how he lasts. I hope he can pitch a few years w/o injury so we can see!
Gooden had eleven 2+ WAR seasons
Those included 7 3+ seasons and, of course, a ridiculous 12.2 WAR in 1985.
Yeah. I prefer fWAR but either way he was truly ridiculous his first two seasons. Still a healthy Thor year likely puts him in the 6-7 win range. Doc finished his career at 56 fWAR which is impressive. I think if Thor stays relatively healthy in his career he'll surpass that... accolades and rings or not.
Yep. Was fortunate to see a bunch of home starts 84-85. The buzz was unreal.
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Gooden had eleven 2+ WAR seasons
Those included 7 3+ seasons and, of course, a ridiculous 12.2 WAR in 1985.
Yeah. I prefer fWAR but either way he was truly ridiculous his first two seasons. Still a healthy Thor year likely puts him in the 6-7 win range. Doc finished his career at 56 fWAR which is impressive. I think if Thor stays relatively healthy in his career he'll surpass that... accolades and rings or not.
Man, I hope so. I haven't seen the "A" game from Thor much at all this year. Been a bit concerned over him coming off the lat issue.
Hoping we see him shine down the stretch.
Huh? Thor hit 99 mph tonight. lol. Multiple times.
Hope not. A lot of breaking balls, even besides Judge and seemed like his fast ball velocity was down.
Come on man. All we ever see on Yankees threads from the mouth breathers is that the Yankees hit too many HRs and they wish theyd hit more singles. Theyre getting what they wanted! Whats the problem?
Didn't feel like he was that dominant during that time.
5 starts before injury:
30 innings (6, 6, 5, 7, 6); 33 hits; 8 BB; 30 K;
Just haven't seen "vintage" Thor this year, imo.
Hope not. A lot of breaking balls, even besides Judge and seemed like his fast ball velocity was down.
yep. Definite decline as the game wore on.
Hopefully just gettin his legs under him after the DL stint.
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Come on man. All we ever see on Yankees threads from the mouth breathers is that the Yankees hit too many HRs and they wish theyd hit more singles. Theyre getting what they wanted! Whats the problem?
LOL.....I read those comments too. 8 singles is ok, as long as a few home runs are generously sprinkled among them.
What in the world is going on on that play.
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Yup. Nice piece of hitting there by Walker inches us closer.
Gonna leave two on here...sucks
Oy!
Oy!
Its home run or nothing with these guys. This wont cut it in the playoffs.
This year, yes. It's baffling.
So tired of him seriously wish we could trade him as the main piece for a SP.
We have enough HR or K guys
So tired of him seriously wish we could trade him as the main piece for a SP.
We have enough HR or K guys
Sanchez couldnt block that either?
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So fucking tired of Sanchez. He doesn't even have good ABs. Looks at a strike right down the middle then swings at trash...
So tired of him seriously wish we could trade him as the main piece for a SP.
We have enough HR or K guys
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Sanchez couldnt block that either?
It's ridiculous...
He sucks defensively and this year offensively he is bad
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Oy!
Its home run or nothing with these guys. This wont cut it in the playoffs.
You fucking idiot! Youre seeing first hand what happens when they dont hit HRs! Theyve had a billion singles, so what the hell are you talking about? This is the exact game all you ass clowns have been crying for.
So if I have this right, even when they have a billion hits in a game that doesnt include a HR, its HR or nothing? Thats the fucking problem with your asinine complaints. How many hits does it take to score runs?
Amazing. Even when the clowns see evidence that their HR or nothing complaints are laughable, they STILL bring it up in real time. Clueless.
good for the Yankees IMO.
Why else could they not be pitching him?!
That is what a normal team will do, but this is the Mets who value close to major league relievers, utility IF, and 5th OF
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Mets are working to finish a trade of closer Jeurys Familia. Oakland among the team with interest; Cubs not involved.
Why else could they not be pitching him?!
Dont want to risk a strained oblique
I don't understand any of this. He's the closer! Make him close!
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Oy!
Its home run or nothing with these guys. This wont cut it in the playoffs.
You fucking idiot! Youre seeing first hand what happens when they dont hit HRs! Theyve had a billion singles, so what the hell are you talking about? This is the exact game all you ass clowns have been crying for.
So if I have this right, even when they have a billion hits in a game that doesnt include a HR, its HR or nothing? Thats the fucking problem with your asinine complaints. How many hits does it take to score runs?
Amazing. Even when the clowns see evidence that their HR or nothing complaints are laughable, they STILL bring it up in real time. Clueless.
So let me get this straight. I offer a point of view that you dont agree with and Im and idiot. OK, I get it . Lets just accept your point of view on everything and all will be right in the world. Right before the All Star break they showed a stat that since June and half of July the Yanks are 22th in the league with men in scoring position.
Cole's been good so far this year and has to do better there but no question, Boone has some head scratchers recently.
The only thing I can think of is he has an eye on tomorrow with Gray pitching. I hate that thinking as I say go for the game you're playing but I'm betting it's because of Gray.
not that Familia is a sure thing, but better than a 2nd inning from Gsellman
I don't understand any of this. He's the closer! Make him close!
They are likely very close to agreeing to a deal in which case there is no way they risk injuring him.
I don't understand any of this. He's the closer! Make him close!
True, if they win tonight they can stay within 14 games of the division.
I don't understand any of this. He's the closer! Make him close!
Players get pulled from games all the time when their teams are in final trade negotiations. Why does this surprise you? It's pretty common.
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Source confirms: Familia on verge of getting traded to unknown team, as @Buster_ESPN said.
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I don't understand any of this. He's the closer! Make him close!
Players get pulled from games all the time when their teams are in final trade negotiations. Why does this surprise you? It's pretty common.
Yeah this is a pretty common practice
And if the deal falls through?
If the deal is done or if they have a deal in principle, fine.
But any other scenario makes no sense to hold him out here.
He's on the roster until such time that he is traded. Until such time, make him play.
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Source confirms: Familia on verge of getting traded to unknown team, as @Buster_ESPN said.
If it is Oakland I hope Luzardo is included
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Source confirms: Familia on verge of getting traded to unknown team, as @Buster_ESPN said.
If it is Oakland I hope Luzardo is included
That would be an awesome get. I'd also take the starter the Yankees sent them just about to come back from TJS.
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Oy!
Its home run or nothing with these guys. This wont cut it in the playoffs.
You fucking idiot! Youre seeing first hand what happens when they dont hit HRs! Theyve had a billion singles, so what the hell are you talking about? This is the exact game all you ass clowns have been crying for.
So if I have this right, even when they have a billion hits in a game that doesnt include a HR, its HR or nothing? Thats the fucking problem with your asinine complaints. How many hits does it take to score runs?
Amazing. Even when the clowns see evidence that their HR or nothing complaints are laughable, they STILL bring it up in real time. Clueless.
So let me get this straight. I offer a point of view that you dont agree with and Im and idiot. OK, I get it . Lets just accept your point of view on everything and all will be right in the world. Right before the All Star break they showed a stat that since June and half of July the Yanks are 22th in the league with men in scoring position.
Exactly....they are bad with RISP.
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They are likely very close to agreeing to a deal in which case there is no way they risk injuring him.
And if the deal falls through?
If the deal is done or if they have a deal in principle, fine.
But any other scenario makes no sense to hold him out here.
He's on the roster until such time that he is traded. Until such time, make him play.
Weird logic. Teams hold out players on the verge of being traded all the time. What benefit is to the Mets to play him? We are about to go into a firesale. Do you think wins matter anymore?
Yes, the players and manager are trying to win. The Red Sox probably want the Mets to put their best foot forward.
He also hasn't pitched in six days. We're not talking about a tired pitcher here.
6 pitchers used yikes.
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The Giants have also been among the teams which have expressed interest in Familia; Braves not involved.
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Weird logic. Teams hold out players on the verge of being traded all the time. What benefit is to the Mets to play him? We are about to go into a firesale. Do you think wins matter anymore?
Yes, the players and manager are trying to win. The Red Sox probably want the Mets to put their best foot forward.
He also hasn't pitched in six days. We're not talking about a tired pitcher here.
We should do it for the Red Sox? Ok. You dont get it. Have a good one man.
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Weird logic. Teams hold out players on the verge of being traded all the time. What benefit is to the Mets to play him? We are about to go into a firesale. Do you think wins matter anymore?
Yes, the players and manager are trying to win. The Red Sox probably want the Mets to put their best foot forward.
He also hasn't pitched in six days. We're not talking about a tired pitcher here.
But it had nothing to do with his needing rest. If he is about to be traded it is about avoiding injury.
I wonder if Flores is going to cry.
I agree Stu. I was just offering up a guess as to why Boone went to him and not Robby or Betances. Boone's managed games with on an eye on the next one before and I wouldn't be surprised if he was doing it again tonight.
They went meekly in the 9th but no doubt that 7th run there took some momentum away from them.
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Oy!
Its home run or nothing with these guys. This wont cut it in the playoffs.
You fucking idiot! Youre seeing first hand what happens when they dont hit HRs! Theyve had a billion singles, so what the hell are you talking about? This is the exact game all you ass clowns have been crying for.
So if I have this right, even when they have a billion hits in a game that doesnt include a HR, its HR or nothing? Thats the fucking problem with your asinine complaints. How many hits does it take to score runs?
Amazing. Even when the clowns see evidence that their HR or nothing complaints are laughable, they STILL bring it up in real time. Clueless.
So let me get this straight. I offer a point of view that you dont agree with and Im and idiot. OK, I get it . Lets just accept your point of view on everything and all will be right in the world. Right before the All Star break they showed a stat that since June and half of July the Yanks are 22th in the league with men in scoring position.
So what does hitting HRs have to do with hitting with RISP? You honestly think these guys are up there trying to hit HRs? They have 14 hits tonight but suddenly want to hit HRs when runners are in scoring position?
Im gonna clue you in. Its hard to string together enough hits to score runs in todays game. And I can also guarantee you that guys arent up there trying to hit HRs. You seen first hand tonight what hitting singles can do, yet its still HR or nothing, lol. Maybe, just maybe HRs have a tendency to score more runs than stringing together singles? Or do HRs only suck when they dont get a hit with RISP? Then its all the HRs fault, right?
Yeah, I get it...still no trade. Game is over.
Where's the trade, boss?
Gross. Send help.
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Mets have done extensive scouting of the Houston Astros farm system, so perhaps Familia is a fit for the Astros. Back end of the Houston bullpen an obvious area of concern.
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Sources: Mets have an agreement on structure of a Familia trade, but not finalized.
Gross. Send help.
Threw well tonight and in his last MLB start. Just about anything is better than German right now. Im not quite sure why theyre waiting with Justus. I dont buy that they dont want to expose him before a potential trade. One or two starts isnt going to affect his value much.
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Gross. Send help.
Threw well tonight and in his last MLB start. Just about anything is better than German right now. Im not quite sure why theyre waiting with Justus. I dont buy that they dont want to expose him before a potential trade. One or two starts isnt going to affect his value much.
Its all about innings limits. They want him available deep into October. Its that simple
Actually, Sheffield has not made a start since July 8. The International League had a 3 day All Star break at that time, before resuming on the 12th.
SWB went through their rotation once after that- skipping Sheffield. Then, they ran through their rotation again- and this time, will start Sheffield on Saturday, July 21.
It will have been 13 days between starts for Sheffield.
Assuming that Sheffield goes 6 innings in that start, and makes one more start before the end of July- and makes 6 innings in that one, he will be up to around 97-100 IP for the season.
Keep in mind that Sheffield's prior career high in IP is 128. Generally, the Yanks only add on about 30-40 IP to a pitcher's prior career high- so his cap would be somewhere around 160-165 IP.
Assuming he gets to about 100 at the end of July, if the Yanks called him up and put him in the rotation, he would make about 6 starts a month. Let's assume he goes 6 in each- that would be about 36 IP a month, or a total around 72 by the end of September.
Therefore, he is probably running around 10-20 IP ahead of where they want him to be. That means they need to skip at least one start and probably limit him to around 5 IP in several more.
In that case, in order to handle him with care, the Yanks might not be able to call him up until somewhere in mid-late August.
Sheffield is going to be a big part of their rotation plans going forward, so it does not do the Yanks any good to just throw him out there, throw too many innings and get hurt just because they aren't getting good starts from their 5th SP.
My guess- he gets limited in the Saturday outing and then they give him 6-7 days between starts for another 2-3 starts. That's mid August if they do that for 3 starts after Saturday. That might get him on the right pace
...but the Yankees starting rotation is making this team look more and more like a Wild Card playoff team as we enter the dog days of summer.
...but the Yankees starting rotation is making this team look more and more like a Wild Card playoff team as we enter the dog days of summer.
...but the Yankees starting rotation is making this team look more and more like a Wild Card playoff team as we enter the dog days of summer.
Huh??? Cessa and gray beat Baltimore last week. Lets try another excuse. How about you loom to this overrated Yankee offense how many guys have they left on base in all their losses in July????
...but the Yankees starting rotation is making this team look more and more like a Wild Card playoff team as we enter the dog days of summer.
Yup blame they rotation when they are ranked 22nd in all of baseball with risp
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...but the Yankees starting rotation is making this team look more and more like a Wild Card playoff team as we enter the dog days of summer.
Yup blame they rotation when they are ranked 22nd in all of baseball with risp
Wait, aren't you one of the "this team doesn't get singles" guys? Complaining if they don't hit HR's they don't score and need more regular hits? How did that work out last night?
They got plenty of hits last night, just not timely ones, furthering the point it's hard to string together a few hits to score.
Personally I don't care how they score, just that they do. They certainly could've scored a bunch more last night but five runs should've been more than enough to beat this Mets team. You can blame RISP but it was the starting pitcher who cost them last night. If they win 5-1 or 5-2, people would be bummed they didn't score more but would still be pleased they hit as well as they did and won the game.
It's only because they lost anyone is pointing to the RISP, but someone could also complain they didn't hit any HR's because that would've won the game as well. Fact is German didn't do his job against a weak hitting/scoring team and that's where the blame begins and ends IMO.
Acevedo probably not quite ready for the big show yet according to most reports, but if one of the next 3-4 games has garbage time (for better or worse), might see him for a couple of innings I guess.