And I never wish harm on anyone but why do we have to worship at the Papi altar? The guy killed us and I couldn't stand seeing him at the plate. He was a hated rival for me and that's never gonna change.
I normally have respect for talented players, even rivals. I might not like them but I can respect them. I have little of that for Papi with his whole PED pass, and the same goes for Manny.
Guys like Bonds, Clemons, Pettitte, and ARod constantly have it brought up about them but those two get passes. Fuck that.
or does Kay whine about the same things over and over and over again.
No one cares about the MVP award or redefining it.
Also, Coney, stop with the "even count" on 3-2 counts.
Agree about Kay. I’m sympathetic to the idea that have to fill some hours of air time with chatter, but sometimes they just beat a dead horse over and over.
Everyone knows Trout is MVP. Nobody is punishing him for his team not being that good. Let’s move on.
How do the Yankees keep giving up hits to this scrub? Â
I think he needs to be the starting 3B come playoff time with DJ at 1st and as it looks now EE at DH.
So Voit is on the bench in your setup?
Yes I think right now he has to be. Gio is a better hitter and IMO they should field their best defensive infield as well which means Gio, Didi,Gleyber and DJ.
It comes down to EE or Voit at DH for me and EE is swinging a better bat. That could change in the next month though and I think they should ride whichever one is hotter.
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.
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
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.
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.
RE: JBJ plays like Rickey Henderson against the Yanks Â
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.
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
RE: RE: RE: Playoff rotation setups if I were manager Â
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.
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)
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 Yanks went 14-5 against the Red Sox this year Â
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.....
RE: RE: RE: Playoff rotation setups if I were manager Â
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.
Boone called me up from the minors to give you the day off. Can't have you pull a flexor before the playoffs.
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Boone called me up from the minors to give you the day off. Can't have you pull a flexor before the playoffs.
Good call!
I normally have respect for talented players, even rivals. I might not like them but I can respect them. I have little of that for Papi with his whole PED pass, and the same goes for Manny.
Guys like Bonds, Clemons, Pettitte, and ARod constantly have it brought up about them but those two get passes. Fuck that.
Well, he's not the only one who's going to jump out of the way of pitches over the plate.
Yeah, plate was 21 inches wide that 1/2 inning.
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makes me miss Miggy. We have to find a way to get him in the lineup next year.
What?
Two young hitters who can hit anything hard but who are unlikely to ever be good on defense.
Nice job by Paxton...
I'm going to sacrifice a bag of almonds to his imminent demise.
No one cares about the MVP award or redefining it.
Also, Coney, stop with the "even count" on 3-2 counts.
No one cares about the MVP award or redefining it.
Also, Coney, stop with the "even count" on 3-2 counts.
Agree about Kay. I’m sympathetic to the idea that have to fill some hours of air time with chatter, but sometimes they just beat a dead horse over and over.
Everyone knows Trout is MVP. Nobody is punishing him for his team not being that good. Let’s move on.
No one cares about the MVP award or redefining it.
Also, Coney, stop with the "even count" on 3-2 counts.
He does. And MVP does not need to be deconstructed. Some may care about it -- say twelve year olds. So it matters. Who is to contradict them?
Hope they send them packing early...
The balls are not caring to CF. Red Sox have had a few die out there last couple games..as did Mookie's in the 1st.
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Hey! Welcome back.
thanks!
Def a strike. He has called that all night on both teams.
Big strikeout by Big Maple.
He has been, but delivered as usual with RISP! What a season he’s had
Not sure if any HR totals are really valid this year. Can't stand Verlander but he's absolutely right about the baseballs being tricked up
Time for Eddie to send one into orbit
Yep.
I think he needs to be the starting 3B come playoff time with DJ at 1st and as it looks now EE at DH.
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swing back.
Yep.
I think he needs to be the starting 3B come playoff time with DJ at 1st and as it looks now EE at DH.
So Voit is on the bench in your setup?
He did that in Tampa a few years ago. I've never seen someone hit a ball between the SS and 3B that somehow gets past the LF because it's hit so hard.
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swing back.
Yep.
I think he needs to be the starting 3B come playoff time with DJ at 1st and as it looks now EE at DH.
So Voit is on the bench in your setup?
Yes to me, unless he starts to hit again. He's hanging in at .270.
EE is just a great hitter. Hard to believe his BA is only about .238.
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swing back.
Yep.
I think he needs to be the starting 3B come playoff time with DJ at 1st and as it looks now EE at DH.
So Voit is on the bench in your setup?
Yes I think right now he has to be. Gio is a better hitter and IMO they should field their best defensive infield as well which means Gio, Didi,Gleyber and DJ.
It comes down to EE or Voit at DH for me and EE is swinging a better bat. That could change in the next month though and I think they should ride whichever one is hotter.
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.
He should have pitched to Bradley..even meatballs.I hate walks to the #9 hitter.
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
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.
Not true. JBJ is a very good CF. Many people argue that Benintendi, Bradley and Betts is the best defensive OF in baseball.
Ursh starting to heat up again.
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.
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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.
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
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.
10 maybe.
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he's lost about 15 lbs?
10 maybe.
Yep, just leaner. Maybe from the rehab on the hernia...
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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.
--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)
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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.
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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.
A shut out - 1st one this year against the Sawx..
Next man up to start the next game thread!
What a season.
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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.
--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.
Incredible.
:)
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
Yanks should have played Sweet Caroline in the clubhouse!
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.