NFT: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles - 6:35p - Hicks Back

Loaisiga to IL, so there's our answer.

No idea how or when he got hurt, but.. I guess that's just kind of been the theme this year.

to 10 day IL with shoulder strain.

Hicks recalled, Tauchman optioned down.

Chance Adams recalled to the pen, Cessa making the spot start.

Seems to be the summary of moves.

rainy and 50 degrees here in NY for the 2nd straight day. At least its not Colorado...

Adams has looked very good in his last two outings at AAA-SWB. IMO they should have let him continue building on it for a little while longer at AAA. He's had a rough going since his surgery, and I would like to see more than a couple of good outings strung together before bringing him up. But with Johnny Glass-man going on the DL, maybe Adams is the next best choice.

Speaking of players made of glass, I also see today where they transferred Bird to the 60-day DL. His time as a Yank is all but up, four years in a row ending very early due to injury.

As of now, weather.com has these precipitation chances by hour for the Bronx...

6p - 100%
7p - 75%
8p - 55%
9p - 35%
10p - 25%

It looks like it's moving out of the area, but probably not until an hour or so beyond scheduled first pitch.

I could see them getting the game in after a delay, but since it's the O's and we've got more games with them, it's probably easy to postpone it if need be.

all the talent in the world but just can never stay healthy.

that's insane.

When/how the heck did he even get hurt?

These are the really frustrating ones. It seems like they just come out of nowhere during side throwing sessions, etc.

It was like this with Severino too. He was scheduled to start a ST game, then got scratched last minute and that was that.

We can survive without him and I don't think Paxton will be out too long beyond his IL span, but man... it's just crazy how these guys just keep getting hurt with seemingly no rhyme or reason.

I'm amazed they haven't already. Its the home team's perogative to call a game if the road team will be making another visit. The temp will be in the 40's by game time, and they can't take batting practice. This is just the kind of conditions that get players hurt. Also if they call the game they can skip Cessa. Not that I have anything against Cessa, but the BP will have to pitch 6 innings tonight. Do we really need that ?

In the shower this morning? Holy shit I’ve never seen anything like this, and they should of kept Gio Gonzalez they could use him now

I noticed that Rotographs highlighted old friend Jorge Mateo as a AAA player who could make an MLB impact later this year. With the caveat that it's the PCL and Las Vegas, he's hitting .338/.376/.581 in 34 games with 9 2Bs/9(!) 3Bs/4 HR. 11-14 on SB attempts. He's playing second now. High BAbip but a speedster like him will tend to have that.

Like Andujar is going back on the IL more test on shoulder.

Andujar should just have the surgery. I have a feeling he's not going to be back this year.

Hopefully Urshela's regression won't hit too hard.

I don't think we've had a player return from the IL this year without simultaneously losing someone else either the same day or right after. Uncanny.

Oh well, we've been dealing with this shit all year. What's a little more.

In comment 14442131 arcarsenal said:

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Andujar should just have the surgery. I have a feeling he's not going to be back this year. Hopefully Urshela's regression won't hit too hard.

Agree - the sooner Andujar has the surgery, the better IMO. hopefully you can have him ready for opening day 2020. Sucks, but it is what it is. I'd rather have it 100% in the past by the time DJLM is looking at free agency again after 2020.

If Urshela tapers off to an untenable level, DJLM can play 3B with Thairo at 2B (until Didi comes back and Torres shifts back to 2B).

It’s not Tyler Wade being called up now that Andujar is going on the DL. Is Brad Miller on the 40 man?

In comment 14442145 nygnyy274 said:

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It’s not Tyler Wade being called up now that Andujar is going on the DL. Is Brad Miller on the 40 man?

No Miller is not on the 40 man

Wade is probably coming back up. Not ideal... but it's the most logical swap, I would think unless I'm forgetting someone.

In comment 14442164 arcarsenal said:

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Wade is probably coming back up. Not ideal... but it's the most logical swap, I would think unless I'm forgetting someone.

We just picked up a triple-A infielder from some other team. Breyvic Valera. (Whoever he is ...)

They wouldn't do that the first time around. Maybe now he's worsened it to the point that surgery is recommended, but that remains to be seen.

In comment 14442190 Del Shofner said:

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In comment 14442164 arcarsenal said: Quote: Wade is probably coming back up. Not ideal... but it's the most logical swap, I would think unless I'm forgetting someone. We just picked up a triple-A infielder from some other team. Breyvic Valera. (Whoever he is ...)

per the Post:

The Yankees announced they had claimed Breyvic Valera off waivers from the Giants, and they’ll send the 27-year-old from Venezuela to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, they moved Greg Bird to the 60-day disabled list. Bird, who has said timetables are “pointless,” last played a game April 13.

Valera, a second and third baseman, adds some depth to a farm system that has graduated Gio Urshela and Thairo Estrada, valuable contributors since injuries forced their call-ups.

In comment 14442190 Del Shofner said:

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In comment 14442164 arcarsenal said: Quote: Wade is probably coming back up. Not ideal... but it's the most logical swap, I would think unless I'm forgetting someone. We just picked up a triple-A infielder from some other team. Breyvic Valera. (Whoever he is ...)

And he is on the 40 man after Bird was placed on 60 day IL..I don't mind Wade coming up. He is an excellent glove.

As far as Urshela - even if he regresses to .260 or so his glove is still very good. The infield defense has looked soooo much better with Urshela and DJLM it is starke by comparison to last year.

Good catch on Valera, Del... didn't realize he'd been added to the 40 when Bird was transferred to the 60 day.

I like that Wade can play all over the field and has speed on the bases - he's just such a weak hitter. His AB's drive me crazy.

But if he's a bench guy and not playing every day, he's fine for now.

In comment 14442087 Mike Graves said:

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In the shower this morning? Holy shit I’ve never seen anything like this, and they should of kept Gio Gonzalez they could use him now

It is easy to say that now cause of Paxton getting hurt. But Gonzalez didn't have a place in the rotation. So you would be putting a $3 mill starter in the bullpen with no idea if he can pitch there. All his incentives were geared to start where he would be getting over 300k a start. You might as well sign Keuchel then. Everyone is waiting till after June 2nd so they don't have to give up a draft pick.

injury bug. Get Hicks back today and Miggy get placed back on the IL. I don't know if I have ever seen a BB team hit this hard with injuries.

A week or two ago they were saying Stanton's return would be soon after Hick's return. The report over the weekend said Stanton is still hitting off a tee, has yet to practice fielding, and his return is a big TBD with no clear timetable.

Stanton definitely isn't progressing much - and it seems like they keep glossing over him during updates.

Not sure what's going on there, but I guess he's going to be a bit longer. Oh well.

now over the City and pretty clear after a/o 6:30p.

Not sure how the field drains, but they may be better off playing a twi-nighter tomorrow. But it is all about $$$$$$. Last thing they need is a slip and rip injury.

They've had the tarp down, so the infield shouldn't be too bad.

I bet they'll play but won't start until around 730.

They'll do everything to get this one in.

He doesn't have the durability to last as a starter at this point but he has an electric arm so they should convert him to middle relief and let him air out in the bullpen .

As far as Cessa, he threw 3 innings and 45 pitches 5 days ago so im not sure why he can't be stretched out a little more and throw 60 tonight . Boone said he can only go 2 or 3 innings and i dont understand why

Now and later tonight -- and wet. No real three-hour rain-free window either. If rain gets in the way, maybe that's a good thing.

is apparently much to do about a huge warm pocket that has been up in the arctic the last month. Global warming is going to require either domed cities or stadiums. Dealers choice.

Miggy back to IL? Loasiga with shoulder issues?

This season is just unbelievable.

My amateur weather reporting wasn't too bad - looks like they're going to start around 745. So, I was off by 15 minutes.

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In comment 14442379 Del Shofner said:

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Good news. Should be ready in 3 weeks.

Jeez, that's a LOT of water in the OF.

They're going to have to do some work to get that thing dry.

In comment 14442403 arcarsenal said:

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Jeez, that's a LOT of water in the OF. They're going to have to do some work to get that thing dry.

After all, what are paper towels for?

In comment 14442403 arcarsenal said:

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Jeez, that's a LOT of water in the OF. They're going to have to do some work to get that thing dry.

That looks ridiculous. Risking some high priced talent playing in that slop.

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They really should postpone this game.

The water in the outfield is going to get someone hurt. It's not draining enough. You can literally see huge splashes of water coming out from under their feet every time they walk.

Just postpone it.

Baltimore is back here in August. It shouldn't be that hard to make one of those a day/night double dip. The August 14 game is a Wednesday @ 1:05. It's not like this is the last time they're going to be in town.

I get that they're trying to get the game played because there are fans there and the teams are out there ready to go, etc... but not only does the OF look dangerous, but the dirt in foul territory is all total slop. Someone's going to wipe out chasing a foul ball. It just looks super sketchy.

On top of that, it's like 40 degrees out.

Asking to get people hurt by forcing this game in.

In comment 14442422 arcarsenal said:

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Baltimore is back here in August. It shouldn't be that hard to make one of those a day/night double dip. The August 14 game is a Wednesday @ 1:05. It's not like this is the last time they're going to be in town. I get that they're trying to get the game played because there are fans there and the teams are out there ready to go, etc... but not only does the OF look dangerous, but the dirt in foul territory is all total slop. Someone's going to wipe out chasing a foul ball. It just looks super sketchy. On top of that, it's like 40 degrees out. Asking to get people hurt by forcing this game in.

It all comes down to $$$$.

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In comment 14442427 section125 said:

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In comment 14442422 arcarsenal said: Quote: Baltimore is back here in August. It shouldn't be that hard to make one of those a day/night double dip. The August 14 game is a Wednesday @ 1:05. It's not like this is the last time they're going to be in town. I get that they're trying to get the game played because there are fans there and the teams are out there ready to go, etc... but not only does the OF look dangerous, but the dirt in foul territory is all total slop. Someone's going to wipe out chasing a foul ball. It just looks super sketchy. On top of that, it's like 40 degrees out. Asking to get people hurt by forcing this game in. It all comes down to $$$$.

Yeah but the Yanks are usually pretty good about this type of thing. They'll call games early in the day if they know they can't get it in but the tell tale sign for them is if/when they open the gates.

They usually don't open them if they don't think the can get the game in and once they do open, they'll do whatever they can to play.

In comment 14442433 Jints in Carolina said:

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Boone until he turns in the player sheet. He should grow a pair and call it off. (If he doesn't, any injury involving the poor field condition is going to be on him.)

In comment 14442441 Percy said:

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In comment 14442433 Jints in Carolina said: Quote: . Boone until he turns in the player sheet. He should grow a pair and call it off. (If he doesn't, any injury involving the poor field condition is going to be on him.)

Lol. I don't think Boone is 100% in control of the lineup everyday, so I have a hard time believing he'd be in charge of making this call.

Said it was a miserable experience & that the weather has sucked in the Northeast all spring.

Think they might be calling this... looks like the equipment guy was pitting all the helmets away and taking them in.

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Good. For everyone.

In comment 14442451 Percy said:

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Good. For everyone.

Except all of the fans who have been sitting in the cold for over 2 hours and won't even see a single pitch thrown....

In comment 14442453 arcarsenal said:

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In comment 14442451 Percy said: Quote: Good. For everyone. Except all of the fans who have been sitting in the cold for over 2 hours and won't even see a single pitch thrown....

Free beer and a dog on their way out?

that was exciting.

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Because they dumped the water from tarp in left field the game is going to be postponed. How about having a pump to remove the water from the tarp. They have all these machines like the one putting holes in the turf,get a pump.

In comment 14442453 arcarsenal said:

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In comment 14442451 Percy said: Quote: Good. For everyone. Except all of the fans who have been sitting in the cold for over 2 hours and won't even see a single pitch thrown....

They (the few) are freezing their asses off, too.

I don't understand that, either - why does the 5000 gallons of tarp water just get dumped and redistributed back into the outfield? There's no way they can pump it out to another part of the park or just directly into the drainage system? It rained on that thing all day... there was water everywhere.

The outfield was literally covered in like 2" of water. I don't know why they let that happen. I guess the drains just couldn't hold any more.

In comment 14442469 arcarsenal said:

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I don't understand that, either - why does the 5000 gallons of tarp water just get dumped and redistributed back into the outfield? There's no way they can pump it out to another part of the park or just directly into the drainage system? It rained on that thing all day... there was water everywhere. The outfield was literally covered in like 2" of water. I don't know why they let that happen. I guess the drains just couldn't hold any more.

American business at its best.

the amount of rain the last few days here has been not quite Biblical, but getting there. Not sure it's all business.

In comment 14442487 Del Shofner said:

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the amount of rain the last few days here has been not quite Biblical, but getting there. Not sure it's all business.

Surely true. Also could be Putin.

In comment 14442502 Percy said:

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In comment 14442487 Del Shofner said: Quote: the amount of rain the last few days here has been not quite Biblical, but getting there. Not sure it's all business. Surely true. Also could be Putin.

Putin's busy with Porzingis.

Was all due to the dumping of the water from the tarp. Right field was fine.( for those not watching, the tarp was rolled to left field)

This spring has been absolutely brutal with the rain.

It really feels like it has been raining 5-6 days a week for nearly 2 months now. I'm probably exaggerating, but that's what it seems like. We get one or two really nice days in the middle of the week and then it's back to slop.

I guess this is the tradeoff for never needing my snow shovel once last winter. Actually, I think we had that random snow storm in November, but that was it.

Hope we get out of this pattern soon and get more consistent warm, sunny days.

In comment 14442487 Del Shofner said:

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the amount of rain the last few days here has been not quite Biblical, but getting there. Not sure it's all business.

Few days??? Try few months that’s all it’s done since March rain!!!

they took so long to call the game.
I guess as a reward to the fans, single admission DH today.

In comment 14442921 Carson53 said:

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they took so long to call the game. I guess as a reward to the fans, single admission DH today.

I think the DH is Wed

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In comment 14442199 Greg from LI said:

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They wouldn't do that the first time around. Maybe now he's worsened it to the point that surgery is recommended, but that remains to be seen.

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I could see this coming, seen this movie a few times.
You could see how he was swinging the bat,
he was not right.
I hope the Yanks don't dilly dally for a couple more months, cuz he won't be right until he has surgery.
I know the young man wants to play ball, but...

In comment 14442926 BigBlueShock said:

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In comment 14442921 Carson53 said: Quote: they took so long to call the game. I guess as a reward to the fans, single admission DH today. I think the DH is Wed

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I meant Weds, sorry.