NFT: Yankees at Orioles 5/20 GDT

.486/.538/1.257, 8 homers

took my eldest. We were walking out during the pitching change in the 8th but paused long enough to see Gleyber's HR. I asked if she wanted to stay and watch the end and she said no. Oh well. Still had a great time.

to this season so far, Gary getting back to what he was in his first two seasons might be the most satisfying. Took so much shit last season, some of it deserved, some over the top. But when he's on, there are very few like him.

Another awesome win

BTW, Jt Realmuto: .277/.333/.453. So....yeah.

In comment 14450534 dpinzow said:

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that high-90s fastball was going to end up almost a foot inside. In fact I'm amazed that he even put the ball in play. It was a terrible pitch in terms of it being nowhere close to being a strike

Just saw the replay now. I'm not sure the pitch was that far out of the strike zone but it was high 90s and tailing in on his hands - very impressive that he got the barrel around so fast on it!

Boone just absolutely lights up whenever he talks about Gregorius. He literally looked giddy yesterday talking about the progress being made and how close Didi is getting to coming back.

So, I'm thinking that's a player he very much is looking forward to having back in the lineup. Heck, we all are - it's hard to find anyone who doesn't love him.

Let's push that high watermark to 13 over tonight.

I think if you had to choose between Torres and Didi playing SS you would take Torres not just because of age and salary but on talent. Yanks don't have to make that decision. I think we seen Didi's ceiling but not close to seeing it on Torres .

In comment 14450952 xman said:

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I think if you had to choose between Torres and Didi playing SS you would take Torres not just because of age and salary but on talent. Yanks don't have to make that decision. I think we seen Didi's ceiling but not close to seeing it on Torres .

Yeah, that's a tough call though. Assuming Thairo goes back to SWB when Didi comes back (and even that's hard, because Thairo's proved his value so far), you have Urshela and DJM at 3B, Didi and Gleyber at SS, and DJM and Gleyber at 2B. Now that Morales is on the team he can play 1B when Voit isn't.

I think I remember discussion somewhere that Didi can also play 3B (maybe in connection with Machado potentially coming here), but I don't know if he ever has. If you keep Gleyber at SS as you suggest, Didi has to play somewhere regularly - he's not a sub.

In comment 14450697 Stu11 said:

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In comment 14450641 section125 said: Quote: last night with a HR for the Tarpons. Gregorios 2-5 in extended spring training. Didi had three fielding plays, too. Might see Stanton by next Weekend? Is it me or does it seem that Didi is way ahead of schedule? They are talking some time in June for him now. Boy when Didi comes back the infield picture gets clarified and muddled at the same time. I think at first he sees a lot of DH to lessen stress on the elbow. But still - Torres, LeMahieu, Urshela, Gregorios, plus Tulo is taking fielding practice....... When Stanton gets back, what happens to Morales and/or Maybin. Does Clint go back down or do they release Maybin? Hate losing any of these contributors. I think it will work itself out fine with Andujar gone for the year. DJ will get AB's at 3rd, spell Gleyber once a week at 2b and play 2b when Gleyber moves to SS to give Didi time off there. Not to mention people always get hurt, especially this season. I think Morales and Maybin stick when Stanton gets back, Frazier gets sent down. If everyone is healthy when Judge gets back that when I think Maybin goes. BTW Judge was on the field doing some running/throwing last night before BP. No hitting yet.

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A typical day for Stanton, a strikeout, HR, another strikeout, sounds like Giancarlo is in mid-season form.
Just had to laugh when I saw that. Maybe he's back by this weekend against the Royals.
Glad the offense bailed out Happ.
Facing the same team twice in 5 days,
advantage offense, even a team as bad as the odorous O's.

when Didi comes back, he is NOT coming back to DH.
Does that mean a game or two once in a while as DH,
no it doesn't, but he is going to be the SS most days.
I also don't seem them moving Torres to 3B,
hasn't played there all year, don't see it.
More likely DJ moves to 3B, when Urshela has
a 'market correction'.

trading Didi for pitching? That's going to be a massive contract going forward.

LeMahieu is not a sub; he has to be in the lineup. I'm seeing Torres at SS and LeMahieu at 2B.

In comment 14451045 GruningsOnTheHill said:

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trading Didi for pitching? That's going to be a massive contract going forward. LeMahieu is not a sub; he has to be in the lineup. I'm seeing Torres at SS and LeMahieu at 2B.

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I doubt it, they like what he brings off the field as
well to this team. He adds a lot of energy when he is around, I think they like how he interacts with the younger players. He just needs to prove he is healthy.
If he was like 32+, maybe a different story.

In comment 14450715 M.S. said:

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In comment 14450697 Stu11 said: Quote: In comment 14450641 section125 said: Quote: last night with a HR for the Tarpons. Gregorios 2-5 in extended spring training. Didi had three fielding plays, too. Might see Stanton by next Weekend? Is it me or does it seem that Didi is way ahead of schedule? They are talking some time in June for him now. Boy when Didi comes back the infield picture gets clarified and muddled at the same time. I think at first he sees a lot of DH to lessen stress on the elbow. But still - Torres, LeMahieu, Urshela, Gregorios, plus Tulo is taking fielding practice....... When Stanton gets back, what happens to Morales and/or Maybin. Does Clint go back down or do they release Maybin? Hate losing any of these contributors. I think it will work itself out fine with Andujar gone for the year. DJ will get AB's at 3rd, spell Gleyber once a week at 2b and play 2b when Gleyber moves to SS to give Didi time off there. Not to mention people always get hurt, especially this season. I think Morales and Maybin stick when Stanton gets back, Frazier gets sent down. If everyone is healthy when Judge gets back that when I think Maybin goes. BTW Judge was on the field doing some running/throwing last night before BP. No hitting yet. DJ LeMahieu has been our most consistent player all year long. I don't EVER want to see him out of this lineup!

Didi can take his time to heal; right now the middle infield with LeMahieu & Gleybor have been the solid; not to mention Urshela has been outstanding as well. The team seems to be more balanced between power and average with these guys in the lineup. Agree Frazier should be sent down when Stanton returns. He has not been the same hitter since returning from the IL; send him down where he can work on regaining his mechanics.

and Todd Frazier, who is from Toms River and once took a picture with Derek Jeter, if you hadn't heard...

Is Frazier less of a clubhouse fixture than Yankee lore led us to believe, or is Eaton immature?