NFT: Yankees at Red Sox - Final Game - (9-9-19)

Big Maple, lol.

with Paxton pitching games 1 and 5, provided we start the series at home. If we start a series on the road, Tanaka pitches games 1 and 5

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Great job. Convincing.

Yeah he's been fantastic for a while now. This is the guy we traded for and need come playoff time. The guy has great stuff, and his swing and miss pitches are real impressive.

In comment 14569472 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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somehow a bum got on base 3 times.

He should have pitched to Bradley..even meatballs.I hate walks to the #9 hitter.

Home field advantage:

Game 1: Paxton
Game 2: German
Game 3: Tanaka
Game 4: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen
Game 5: Paxton
Game 6 (in LCS or World Series): German
Game 7: Tanaka

Without home field advantage:

Game 1: Tanaka
Game 2: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen
Game 3: Paxton
Game 4: German
Game 5: Tanaka
Game 6: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen
Game 7: Paxton

Anyone else catch that? Pissed off he struck out and slammed his helmet down hard and it bounced right back up and hit him in the mug. Lol.

that Devers complained about. I'd bet $20 that on the overhead camera it did cross the plate. The spot showed where Romine caught it just off the plate, but 3 feet before where he caught it, it was over the plate.

No one in the stadium was rooting harder to get out of that that inning.

and Bubba Crosby versus everyone else.

he is lights out at Yankee Stadium with a 2.35 ERA in 11 starts, and gets hammered on the road with a 5.73 ERA in 14 starts

In comment 14569492 dpinzow said:

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Home field advantage: Game 1: Paxton Game 2: German Game 3: Tanaka Game 4: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 5: Paxton Game 6 (in LCS or World Series): German Game 7: Tanaka Without home field advantage: Game 1: Tanaka Game 2: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 3: Paxton Game 4: German Game 5: Tanaka Game 6: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 7: Paxton

dp, I'd bet by that time, Severino will be up to over 80 pitches. He was 55 last time. Bet he is at about 70 this time and I think there will be 2 more starts after that.

In comment 14569496 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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and Bubba Crosby versus everyone else.

Not true. JBJ is a very good CF. Many people argue that Benintendi, Bradley and Betts is the best defensive OF in baseball.

I was just annoyed.

Ursh starting to heat up again.

In comment 14569492 dpinzow said:

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Home field advantage: Game 1: Paxton Game 2: German Game 3: Tanaka Game 4: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 5: Paxton Game 6 (in LCS or World Series): German Game 7: Tanaka Without home field advantage: Game 1: Tanaka Game 2: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 3: Paxton Game 4: German Game 5: Tanaka Game 6: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 7: Paxton

I could live with that. I like you having German at home no matter the game and it's what I've been saying for a while now. Not only do his stats show he's better at home but I think in a pressure game he'd just feel more comfortable at home as well. Put the guy in the best position to succeed and that's at the Stadium.

ball very well tonight. He has had a few hard hit liners in this series. Maybe he is about to start raking?

In comment 14569500 section125 said:

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In comment 14569492 dpinzow said: Quote: Home field advantage: Game 1: Paxton Game 2: German Game 3: Tanaka Game 4: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 5: Paxton Game 6 (in LCS or World Series): German Game 7: Tanaka Without home field advantage: Game 1: Tanaka Game 2: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 3: Paxton Game 4: German Game 5: Tanaka Game 6: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 7: Paxton dp, I'd bet by that time, Severino will be up to over 80 pitches. He was 55 last time. Bet he is at about 70 this time and I think there will be 2 more starts after that.

If Sevy comes back and dominates then that's a nice problem to have. I'd still pitch him and Tanaka away. Tanaka is the most mentally sturdy pitcher we have and Severino has the most dominant stuff that can shut an opponent down regardless of park.

Paxton being a lefty is more advantageous at Yankee Stadium than on the road as he gets to pitch to the deeper part of the park against lots of right-handed power. Additionally, Paxton would try to neutralize an opponent's lefty power by making them hit the other way, away from the short porch. German is brilliant at Yankee Stadium but gets crushed on the road

In comment 14569520 dpinzow said:

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If Sevy comes back and dominates then that's a nice problem to have. I'd still pitch him and Tanaka away. Tanaka is the most mentally sturdy pitcher we have and Severino has the most dominant stuff that can shut an opponent down regardless of park. Paxton being a lefty is more advantageous at Yankee Stadium than on the road as he gets to pitch to the deeper part of the park against lots of right-handed power. Additionally, Paxton would try to neutralize an opponent's lefty power by making them hit the other way, away from the short porch. German is brilliant at Yankee Stadium but gets crushed on the road

Yeah, I like your rotation(s). I'm just thinking we will get more innings from Sevy if he continues pain free. I was thinking German/Sevy combo or Green/Sevy combo last week before the news came back of Sevy doing well.

Gearinn guy? Is he for real? He has good stuff and I think he's only had the one bad performance on the night the umps improperly effed with him.

..he's 33 years old.

weak ass pop up....

he's lost about 15 lbs?

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he's lost about 15 lbs?

10 maybe.

In comment 14569586 Percy said:

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In comment 14569581 section125 said: Quote: he's lost about 15 lbs? 10 maybe.

Yep, just leaner. Maybe from the rehab on the hernia...

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In comment 14569520 dpinzow said: Quote: If Sevy comes back and dominates then that's a nice problem to have. I'd still pitch him and Tanaka away. Tanaka is the most mentally sturdy pitcher we have and Severino has the most dominant stuff that can shut an opponent down regardless of park. Paxton being a lefty is more advantageous at Yankee Stadium than on the road as he gets to pitch to the deeper part of the park against lots of right-handed power. Additionally, Paxton would try to neutralize an opponent's lefty power by making them hit the other way, away from the short porch. German is brilliant at Yankee Stadium but gets crushed on the road Yeah, I like your rotation(s). I'm just thinking we will get more innings from Sevy if he continues pain free. I was thinking German/Sevy combo or Green/Sevy combo last week before the news came back of Sevy doing well.

--I trust Tanaka to deal with a crazy road crowd
--Severino isn't a kid anymore; when he returns he gets big boy responsibility because his stuff can shut down a lineup regardless of location
--Paxton being a lefty should get priority pitching at home, plus his form has improved to the point where he can credibly pitch against another team's ace
--German will be fired up by the home crowd but could wilt against a playoff crowd in Minnesota or Houston (most likely opponents)

His ABs are so weak. He's been super resilient this year, but it looks like he needs a few days off. Defense is fine, but the ABs are bad.

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In comment 14569586 Percy said: Quote: In comment 14569581 section125 said: Quote: he's lost about 15 lbs? 10 maybe. Yep, just leaner. Maybe from the rehab on the hernia...

I don't see how he can be playing with that thing. He does, but it's hard for me to understand why he isn't disabled by it.

Tyler Lyons? Never heard of him before this week.

In comment 14569600 Percy said:

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In comment 14569591 section125 said: Quote: In comment 14569586 Percy said: Quote: In comment 14569581 section125 said: Quote: he's lost about 15 lbs? 10 maybe. Yep, just leaner. Maybe from the rehab on the hernia... I don't see how he can be playing with that thing. He does, but it's hard for me to understand why he isn't disabled by it.

He rehabbed it. It is just a pulled muscle and not really the same as a real hernia. Maybe it did not tear that much.

again? Amazing that Leon, Bradley and Velasquez kill the Yanks pitchers.

A shut out - 1st one this year against the Sawx..

embarrass this the Sox.

from contention in the AL East. Although it was pretty much a formality, it was nice to see us do so directly

Boone called me into the office and I'm being sent down...

Next man up to start the next game thread!

Always nice to take 3 out of 4 in Boston and eliminate them in the process.

What a season.

I mean from winning the division.

In comment 14569593 dpinzow said:

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In comment 14569528 section125 said: Quote: In comment 14569520 dpinzow said: Quote: If Sevy comes back and dominates then that's a nice problem to have. I'd still pitch him and Tanaka away. Tanaka is the most mentally sturdy pitcher we have and Severino has the most dominant stuff that can shut an opponent down regardless of park. Paxton being a lefty is more advantageous at Yankee Stadium than on the road as he gets to pitch to the deeper part of the park against lots of right-handed power. Additionally, Paxton would try to neutralize an opponent's lefty power by making them hit the other way, away from the short porch. German is brilliant at Yankee Stadium but gets crushed on the road Yeah, I like your rotation(s). I'm just thinking we will get more innings from Sevy if he continues pain free. I was thinking German/Sevy combo or Green/Sevy combo last week before the news came back of Sevy doing well. --I trust Tanaka to deal with a crazy road crowd --Severino isn't a kid anymore; when he returns he gets big boy responsibility because his stuff can shut down a lineup regardless of location --Paxton being a lefty should get priority pitching at home, plus his form has improved to the point where he can credibly pitch against another team's ace --German will be fired up by the home crowd but could wilt against a playoff crowd in Minnesota or Houston (most likely opponents)

Couldn't have said it any better. All O want is CC and Happ to be nowhere near pitching in a meaningful game or moment.

The last time the Yanks won 14 or more games in a regular season against Boston? 1960 (they went 15-7 in 22 games). They were 13-5 in 2012 and 10-3 in 1980 when there was a balanced schedule

...how is that even possible?

despite being the most injured team in MLB history.

Incredible.

And a new highwater mark for the season!

:)

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In comment 14569586 Percy said: Quote: In comment 14569581 section125 said: Quote: he's lost about 15 lbs? 10 maybe. Yep, just leaner. Maybe from the rehab on the hernia...

Good to see him get a couple of hits tonight and his first RBI since returning but I do think he's still dealing with that injury at least somewhat.

He didn't look like his normal happy pumped up self even after getting that RBI. Almost looked like he's fighting through it, with more relief than anything else.

I do agree he does look leaner and I wonder if the injury has affected his strength both mental and physical.

In comment 14569492 dpinzow said:

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Home field advantage: Game 1: Paxton Game 2: German Game 3: Tanaka Game 4: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 5: Paxton Game 6 (in LCS or World Series): German Game 7: Tanaka Without home field advantage: Game 1: Tanaka Game 2: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 3: Paxton Game 4: German Game 5: Tanaka Game 6: Severino as a 4-5 inning guy, then the pen Game 7: Paxton

Two games with Tanaka? No thanks.

In comment 14569696 WillVAB said:

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Two games with Tanaka? No thanks.

Tanaka's career postseason numbers are exceptional and his 2019 numbers outside of 3 starts against Boston are pretty good.

In comment 14569664 Eman11 said:

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Good to see him get a couple of hits tonight and his first RBI since returning but I do think he's still dealing with that injury at least somewhat. He didn't look like his normal happy pumped up self even after getting that RBI. Almost looked like he's fighting through it, with more relief than anything else. I do agree he does look leaner and I wonder if the injury has affected his strength both mental and physical.

He's been a little angry at himself since he came off the IL. He hit so well in AAA, but has been spinning his wheels since he came off IL on the Yanks. I think he's had numerous good ABs that netted zero results. The last two nights he's ripped the ball but right at people. But at least last night he had some solid hits.
IDK if he is still sore, but I thought his disposition last night was "finally/relief." He also has to know that he needs to hit or may not make postseason because of the OF injuries. A healthy Encarnacion is a lock. He is a better fielder and he is a dangerous hitter. Let's face it the Yanks best lineup has DJLM 1B, Torres 2B, Didi SS, Urshela 3B with EE as DH. Stanton as a viable OF allows Voit to make the roster as DH/1B.

Now if Giancarlo comes back healthy, a lot of pressure comes off the outfield roster. Maybin becomes the back up. It may also put Wade on the roster as a defensive replacement. Losing Tauchman was a big blow defensively.

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In comment 14569664 Eman11 said: Quote: Good to see him get a couple of hits tonight and his first RBI since returning but I do think he's still dealing with that injury at least somewhat. He didn't look like his normal happy pumped up self even after getting that RBI. Almost looked like he's fighting through it, with more relief than anything else. I do agree he does look leaner and I wonder if the injury has affected his strength both mental and physical. He's been a little angry at himself since he came off the IL. He hit so well in AAA, but has been spinning his wheels since he came off IL on the Yanks. I think he's had numerous good ABs that netted zero results. The last two nights he's ripped the ball but right at people. But at least last night he had some solid hits. IDK if he is still sore, but I thought his disposition last night was "finally/relief." He also has to know that he needs to hit or may not make postseason because of the OF injuries. A healthy Encarnacion is a lock. He is a better fielder and he is a dangerous hitter. Let's face it the Yanks best lineup has DJLM 1B, Torres 2B, Didi SS, Urshela 3B with EE as DH. Stanton as a viable OF allows Voit to make the roster as DH/1B. Now if Giancarlo comes back healthy, a lot of pressure comes off the outfield roster. Maybin becomes the back up. It may also put Wade on the roster as a defensive replacement. Losing Tauchman was a big blow defensively.

Yeah section, finally/relief is a good way to put it and what I meant about his mental strength. No doubt his struggle since returning were wearing on him and it was showing. He did look more relieved than excited or happy last night.

I'm just used to seeing the pumped up, happy and energetic Voit out there and hope it is his struggles that is keeping that down and not because he's fighting through the injury and is just hoping it doesn't get worse.

The Tauchman injury really does suck and I feel for him. The guy got a shot, made the most of it and to have this happen so late in the year is a big blow. Now we're hoping Stanton can come back more out of necessity than a luxury or OF insurance. I do think if he comes back he has to be able to play the field,and if he can't I can see the Yanks leaving him off the playoff roster.

In comment 14569795 Eman11 said:

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Yeah section, finally/relief is a good way to put it and what I meant about his mental strength. No doubt his struggle since returning were wearing on him and it was showing. He did look more relieved than excited or happy last night. I'm just used to seeing the pumped up, happy and energetic Voit out there and hope it is his struggles that is keeping that down and not because he's fighting through the injury and is just hoping it doesn't get worse. The Tauchman injury really does suck and I feel for him. The guy got a shot, made the most of it and to have this happen so late in the year is a big blow. Now we're hoping Stanton can come back more out of necessity than a luxury or OF insurance. I do think if he comes back he has to be able to play the field,and if he can't I can see the Yanks leaving him off the playoff roster.

I started a discussion thread this morning to get off the game thread and of course threw a few ideas out there.....

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In comment 14569696 WillVAB said: Quote: Two games with Tanaka? No thanks. Tanaka's career postseason numbers are exceptional and his 2019 numbers outside of 3 starts against Boston are pretty good.

I don’t trust him enough for two starts in a series. I don’t think I trust any of the starters for two starts in a series.

then it's a moot point, isn't it.

In comment 14569611 dpinzow said:

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from contention in the AL East. Although it was pretty much a formality, it was nice to see us do so directly

Yanks should have played Sweet Caroline in the clubhouse!

In comment 14569988 Greg from LI said:

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then it's a moot point, isn't it.

I’d add Happ and cut down on one guy getting two starts. Look for 6 quality innings from each guy and lean on the bullpen. If someone pitches lights out obviously let them go deeper.

Banking on Severino for two starts on a pitch count seems foolish. Just add another starter to the rotation and keep everyone as fresh as possible.

None of these guys are aces. You should be pushing for multiple starts on short rest if you have an ace or two that you want multiple bites at the apple with.