Good lord... here's the correspondence for activating Stanton, I guess. Never fails. We can't get one guy back without losing another somehow.
Hopefully he's innocent. Losing him for the long-haul would be a massive blow. I have no idea what the story is here, so I'm not going to opine or say he's a POS with zero detail, but... fucks sake, man.
One win away from 100 and the ALE crown in one of the weirdest baseball seasons I can recall.
When they say "40 man roster" the Yanks took it to heart this year Â
been saying all year that at some point all of these missing players was going to catch up with them. Have a bad feeling its going to happen in the playoffs and were gonna see a quick exit
But, I also question the severity of the blow given their alleged pitching model for the playoffs. They may be able to get by. And, he may have 18 wins, but the second half he was not nearly as good as the first.
been saying all year that at some point all of these missing players was going to catch up with them. Have a bad feeling its going to happen in the playoffs and were gonna see a quick exit
I think they have to plan for Severino to be a starter in the postseason now. It was probably trending that way anyway... but if we lose German, we're at the point where Happ is in line to start a Game 3 which is really far from ideal.
I think they have to use Tanaka/Paxton/Severino and then some form of an opener/Happ game.
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
been saying all year that at some point all of these missing players was going to catch up with them. Have a bad feeling its going to happen in the playoffs and were gonna see a quick exit
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
and no question if it's even possible this is the right move by the MLB.
That being said IF he's cleared of wrong doing here it kind of shoots him for the playoffs regardless. Missing a start, the emotional impact of dealing with this. Hard to assume he'd have it together for a game.
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
and no question if it's even possible this is the right move by the MLB.
That being said IF he's cleared of wrong doing here it kind of shoots him for the playoffs regardless. Missing a start, the emotional impact of dealing with this. Hard to assume he'd have it together for a game.
Weird take...
If he's cleared, he'd be so emotionally distraught to the point where he would be unavailable for the entire postseason?
Not sure I see that.
BTW for MLB to move this fast right before the post season Â
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
If Tanaka and Paxton aren't pitching more than 3-4 innings in postseason games, we're in a world of trouble.
We don't have enough relievers to do that.
They'll more likely use an opener for one slot in a Game 4 and do that once through, but for the Tanaka, Paxton (and hopefully) Severino starts, they're going to be hoping for 5-6 so they can bridge right to their leverage guys out of the bullpen (Kahnle, Ottavino, Britton, Chapman)
I think the emotional trauma and missing the time both Â
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
If Tanaka and Paxton aren't pitching more than 3-4 innings in postseason games, we're in a world of trouble.
We don't have enough relievers to do that.
They'll more likely use an opener for one slot in a Game 4 and do that once through, but for the Tanaka, Paxton (and hopefully) Severino starts, they're going to be hoping for 5-6 so they can bridge right to their leverage guys out of the bullpen (Kahnle, Ottavino, Britton, Chapman)
I heard on the radio the other day that Paxton was the exception to this rule. It was Paxton + a slew of combos. I don't recall the combinations, but I think one was CC and German or Severino.
Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
If Tanaka and Paxton aren't pitching more than 3-4 innings in postseason games, we're in a world of trouble.
We don't have enough relievers to do that.
They'll more likely use an opener for one slot in a Game 4 and do that once through, but for the Tanaka, Paxton (and hopefully) Severino starts, they're going to be hoping for 5-6 so they can bridge right to their leverage guys out of the bullpen (Kahnle, Ottavino, Britton, Chapman)
I heard on the radio the other day that Paxton was the exception to this rule. It was Paxton + a slew of combos. I don't recall the combinations, but I think one was CC and German or Severino.
Also, the point is they don't want to rely on any of the starters other than Paxton to go more than 3-4 innings. The Yankees are one of the worst teams in terms of a starter facing a team a third time through the lineup. Perhaps if a guy is lights out, they go away from this. But, each guy going 3-4 actually gets them deeper in the game without taxing the pen given the number of pitches it has taken guys to get through 4-5 innings now. this also may allow guys to make more appearances, more in line with relievers.
RE: BTW for MLB to move this fast right before the post season Â
I'm hoping that this turns out to be unfounded or overblown. I'm not very confident that will turn out to be the case though, and that would be pretty much it for him with me.
Matt, I think they have to expect more than 3-4 innings from Tanaka in the postseason. If Paxton is the only guy they're expecting more from on the entire staff; we're going to burn out our bullpen well before we ever get to the World Series. They can't pitch Kahnle, Otto, Britton and Chappy every game. Chad Green can't piggyback every starter. It won't work. Someone is going to have to give them innings.
Severino should be stretched out to nearly 100 pitches by October if not 100. If he's through 3 shutout innings in a postseason game, there's no way you yank him. He's got to stay in the game.
I wouldn't ride Sevy super hard or expect him to be a workhorse, but if we're without German, I think the Yankees are going to have to use him as a Game 3 starter and then piece together game 4 with some combo of Happ/Green/Loaisiga, etc.
He's stunk lately. That 2015 Royals blueprint where the bullpen goes 4+ every game doesn't work if you don't have at least 4 relievers you can rely on, and right now would you feel confident that you can rely on Ottavino?
I think Ottavino will be fine - but I also think Boone needs to give him more of a break this month.
I posted a bit ago about the disparity in Ottavino's ERA/FIP numbers and that I was concerned he'd eventually hit a rough patch and 'regress' a bit. I think this might be where it's happening.
He's still having a fantastic year, but he's definitely struggling right now and probably needs a break. Would have helped if he'd just have underhanded that ball to Higgy on that play at the plate... pitchers do such weird things with the baseball when they throw to bases off flat ground.
been saying all year that at some point all of these missing players was going to catch up with them. Have a bad feeling its going to happen in the playoffs and were gonna see a quick exit
Wow you really nailed it. /sarcasm
fuck off to a mets thread loser
LOL, Yankees have 99 wins and you want to remind people you kept saying all year they'd suck with all the injuries? But hey, losing German *might* *maybe* cost them against a stacked Astros team.
just so people can say it's "German", and the poster would be like "yeah I know I said that in my post" ... Would be the best "Who's on First" joke I've seen on BBI in a long time.
I agree that we should assume its serious. Someone reached out to some authority in MLB or LE. Upon first investigation, there is an investigation.
Now, he could be targeted for blackmail or be with a chaotic person...so we should wait. But, it aint like someone called a hot line and got this result.
Remember, MLB is exposed to the Yankees, the players association and German, if they act without good evidence. So their lawyers felt they had the minimal liability to take action.
If its true, I doubt he has the stature to walk in this particular clubhouse next year. Not because they take a legal position but because he damaged an all in culture. Secondly, if its true and its the Yankees...Id make an example so every minor leaguer they have gets the message loud and clear. Sports stars are vulnerable when there is an incident...its going to get reported or reporters will find out. Its not like the old days ( meaning even 10 years ago. or five years ago pre MeToo and other consciousness raising.
So enough of that...too much speculation on my part already.
Now...lets forget best record in baseball. Lets get Severino, EE, Gary and Stanton back and sharp. That's more of a swing factor in a playoff series than HF.
Lets pray its not Oakland for the 3500 miles back and forth makes the next series very exhausting
Lets get Judge and Maybin time off ...they look like they are dragging.
Lets get Ottovino and Voit and Urshela sharp. Lets get Didi some rest.
Green and Kahnle and Otto are going to be huge swing factors for too many of our starters are not built beyond 4-5 innings
One last note, any Yankee minor leaguer that thinks the Yankees going forward are not going to care much about playing solid to good defense, was not watching this year.
This is not being built to be a team of free swinging or sloppy fielding guys or even guys prone to brain fart decisions at the plate or the base paths or the field. Yeah I know we have some guys who are sloppy...but many less and those who are have monster other contributions
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I’m told the incident involving Domingo German and his girlfriend occurred late Monday night/Tuesday morning in a public setting - he allegedly slapped her during an argument. According to an MLB source, the incident was witnessed by an official from the Commissioner’s office.
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I’m told the incident involving Domingo German and his girlfriend occurred late Monday night/Tuesday morning in a public setting - he allegedly slapped her during an argument. According to an MLB source, the incident was witnessed by an official from the Commissioner’s office.
can reduce their injuries and craziness by 50% next year from this record setting season, they might break the Mariners record for most wins in a season.
I used to think that was a no brainer, but I think they have priorities:
Getting Judge and Sanchez into team friendly long term deals is one use of funds.
Getting a great fielding SS they think they can uptick the hitting is another. I think the need for depth, defense and DJ like flexibility are lessons learned.
yeah I know Estrada and Wade...those are back ups, not starting difference makers at SS.
Now, Didi may sign a team friendly deal.
Its pretty obvious to me watching Stanton throw last night and Maybin and Tauchman getting AB and Gardner, that Frazier is not out there without an upgrade on defense. At least not for the Yankees.
I don't see Voit and Ford and Andjuar and EE fitting in easily.
One thing that would keep Didi is the fact that imo, not many minor leaguers or Frazier or Andujar build trade value this year...hurt it if anything. So I don't know what they trade with to get anyone able to crack into most positions
I think they will overpay within reason to keep Romine and trade Hishagawa?
me the "you're a Mets fan"... IF this story is accurate this looks very, very bad for the Yankees because they let him pitch knowing this "allegedly" occurred. I fully get wanting to win and the importance but this is not a good look for Boone and the Yankees. Obviously, if this turns out to be "false" then that's another story but given the accusations... it seems like it would be easy to substantiate.
how do you know Boone and the front office knew about it before today? Â
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MLB's investigation into Domingo Germán centers on an incident that sources told The Athletic took place at his residence late Monday/early Tuesday. This incident was not witnessed by an official of Major League Baseball, the sources said.
I should have known better to trust anything from Bob Klapisch Â
unless he takes a really team friendly deal. I think Torres is better at SS than he is at 2B but SS is a tough position over 162 games. 2nd toughest after catcher IMO. NYY might want him at 2B for his bat. 1B still needs a real 1B but I think that's way down the list of priorities. They might like Estrada more than we do. Not sure. The Yankees are interesting 365 days a year. A lot more music than chairs in 2020 for the position players. I think this winter will be groundhog day. Try yet again to fix the starting pitching. For now the 2019 playoffs with whoever isn't hurt or suspended and that can change everything.
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The union had the right to appeal MLB's decision to put Domingo Germán on administrative leave but declined to do so, sources told The Athletic.
Gerrit Cole is going to get a lotttttt of money... he has been a fucking strikeout machine this year. But that's a guy I'd be okay with spending big on for next year.
I'd hate to see Didi go, but if that's part of what would need to happen to lock up Cole, I'd do it.
I'd still rather beat Gerritt Cole than sign him Â
Zero opinion of the guy other than being a writer for a reputable source (Yahoo). Klap Trap is often wrong, if this guy has the story wrong he looks pretty bad
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Continued: It was reported to MLB by a witness on Tuesday morning. That witness was not employed by MLB, according to the same source. It is unknown if video of the alleged assault exists or if MLB is attempting to acquire video.
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Per Yahoo's story: MLB didn’t release details about what led to the investigation, but sources told Yahoo Sports that German had a physical altercation with his girlfriend late Monday/early Tuesday at CC Sabathia’s LegaCCy Gala in New York City.
It feels like that's always the word on the Phillies... that they're prepared to spend wildly and unconsciously. I doubt they'll go so far above his market value that no one else can even make an offer but I guess we'll see.
For now, Cole is an Astro and will be one of the biggest obstacles the Yankees will likely face if they can advance to the ALCS.
Lindsay Adler is very reputable, i would trust her Â
Gerrit Cole is going to get a lotttttt of money... he has been a fucking strikeout machine this year. But that's a guy I'd be okay with spending big on for next year.
I'd hate to see Didi go, but if that's part of what would need to happen to lock up Cole, I'd do it.
Agree, I’d break the bank for him. Doubt Hal and Cashman do. We’ll get our standard meeting with him like we have with others. Show him the Yankee culture and then bid him farewell. We’ll then move on and sign some guy at a fraction of the cost and sell him as a big piece of the rotation and continue to bolster the pen as we do every season
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RE: Lindsay Adler is very reputable, i would trust her Â
That is the one unit that is holding this team back. Enough with the Sonny Gray's of the world. Fix this rotation already.
There's no question that Sonny Gray was an unmitigated disaster for the Yankees, but it's very difficult to identify guys like that who will end up struggling with the Yanks. For his career, Gray has a 3.30 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 pitching for the A's and Reds. He sucked with the Yankees because he couldn't handle NY, not because he's a bad pitcher.
MLB's investigation into Domingo Germán centers on an incident that sources told The Athletic took place at his residence late Monday/early Tuesday. This incident was not witnessed by an official of Major League Baseball, the sources said.
Oh well, next man up. Give his spot to Johnny Lasagna.
Hopefully he's innocent. Losing him for the long-haul would be a massive blow. I have no idea what the story is here, so I'm not going to opine or say he's a POS with zero detail, but... fucks sake, man.
One win away from 100 and the ALE crown in one of the weirdest baseball seasons I can recall.
0% chance. He's either cleared or he won't be allowed to throw a pitch again this season.
I know that - I don't mean actual transaction.
I'm talking about the way every time we activate someone, we lose someone else for some reason or another.
Like how we activated Severino and lost Betances the same night.
It's been this way all year. Someone gets healthy and finally get back, someone else goes down. Uncanny.
Wow you really nailed it. /sarcasm
I think they have to use Tanaka/Paxton/Severino and then some form of an opener/Happ game.
Oy... this sucks .
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been saying all year that at some point all of these missing players was going to catch up with them. Have a bad feeling its going to happen in the playoffs and were gonna see a quick exit
Wow you really nailed it. /sarcasm
fuck off to a mets thread loser
That being said IF he's cleared of wrong doing here it kind of shoots him for the playoffs regardless. Missing a start, the emotional impact of dealing with this. Hard to assume he'd have it together for a game.
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Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
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Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
That being said IF he's cleared of wrong doing here it kind of shoots him for the playoffs regardless. Missing a start, the emotional impact of dealing with this. Hard to assume he'd have it together for a game.
Weird take...
If he's cleared, he'd be so emotionally distraught to the point where he would be unavailable for the entire postseason?
Not sure I see that.
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Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
If Tanaka and Paxton aren't pitching more than 3-4 innings in postseason games, we're in a world of trouble.
We don't have enough relievers to do that.
They'll more likely use an opener for one slot in a Game 4 and do that once through, but for the Tanaka, Paxton (and hopefully) Severino starts, they're going to be hoping for 5-6 so they can bridge right to their leverage guys out of the bullpen (Kahnle, Ottavino, Britton, Chapman)
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Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
If Tanaka and Paxton aren't pitching more than 3-4 innings in postseason games, we're in a world of trouble.
We don't have enough relievers to do that.
They'll more likely use an opener for one slot in a Game 4 and do that once through, but for the Tanaka, Paxton (and hopefully) Severino starts, they're going to be hoping for 5-6 so they can bridge right to their leverage guys out of the bullpen (Kahnle, Ottavino, Britton, Chapman)
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Loaisiga shouldn't be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. He's not stretched out anymore and he's been thriving in the bullpen. He's going to be a really, really good reliever. Let him keep pitching there. He can give you 2 innings at a time if need be.
There is no more rotation, at least for October. They seem to be pairing pitchers with nobody going more than 2 times through the lineup.
Huh? We're not using starting pitchers in October?
That's news to me...
The news has been that there may not be a true rotation. They are, of course, using starters. But, they are leaning towards not using them in a traditional way. They may essentially take a variation of the opener role for all games, with nobody going more than 3-4 innings.
If Tanaka and Paxton aren't pitching more than 3-4 innings in postseason games, we're in a world of trouble.
We don't have enough relievers to do that.
They'll more likely use an opener for one slot in a Game 4 and do that once through, but for the Tanaka, Paxton (and hopefully) Severino starts, they're going to be hoping for 5-6 so they can bridge right to their leverage guys out of the bullpen (Kahnle, Ottavino, Britton, Chapman)
I heard on the radio the other day that Paxton was the exception to this rule. It was Paxton + a slew of combos. I don't recall the combinations, but I think one was CC and German or Severino.
TMZ says it stems from an incident upon returning from Toronto last week. No other details.
Severino should be stretched out to nearly 100 pitches by October if not 100. If he's through 3 shutout innings in a postseason game, there's no way you yank him. He's got to stay in the game.
I wouldn't ride Sevy super hard or expect him to be a workhorse, but if we're without German, I think the Yankees are going to have to use him as a Game 3 starter and then piece together game 4 with some combo of Happ/Green/Loaisiga, etc.
I posted a bit ago about the disparity in Ottavino's ERA/FIP numbers and that I was concerned he'd eventually hit a rough patch and 'regress' a bit. I think this might be where it's happening.
He's still having a fantastic year, but he's definitely struggling right now and probably needs a break. Would have helped if he'd just have underhanded that ball to Higgy on that play at the plate... pitchers do such weird things with the baseball when they throw to bases off flat ground.
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been saying all year that at some point all of these missing players was going to catch up with them. Have a bad feeling its going to happen in the playoffs and were gonna see a quick exit
Wow you really nailed it. /sarcasm
fuck off to a mets thread loser
LOL, Yankees have 99 wins and you want to remind people you kept saying all year they'd suck with all the injuries? But hey, losing German *might* *maybe* cost them against a stacked Astros team.
Way to go out on a limb, nostradumbass
I agree that we should assume its serious. Someone reached out to some authority in MLB or LE. Upon first investigation, there is an investigation.
Now, he could be targeted for blackmail or be with a chaotic person...so we should wait. But, it aint like someone called a hot line and got this result.
Remember, MLB is exposed to the Yankees, the players association and German, if they act without good evidence. So their lawyers felt they had the minimal liability to take action.
If its true, I doubt he has the stature to walk in this particular clubhouse next year. Not because they take a legal position but because he damaged an all in culture. Secondly, if its true and its the Yankees...Id make an example so every minor leaguer they have gets the message loud and clear. Sports stars are vulnerable when there is an incident...its going to get reported or reporters will find out. Its not like the old days ( meaning even 10 years ago. or five years ago pre MeToo and other consciousness raising.
So enough of that...too much speculation on my part already.
Now...lets forget best record in baseball. Lets get Severino, EE, Gary and Stanton back and sharp. That's more of a swing factor in a playoff series than HF.
Lets pray its not Oakland for the 3500 miles back and forth makes the next series very exhausting
Lets get Judge and Maybin time off ...they look like they are dragging.
Lets get Ottovino and Voit and Urshela sharp. Lets get Didi some rest.
Green and Kahnle and Otto are going to be huge swing factors for too many of our starters are not built beyond 4-5 innings
One last note, any Yankee minor leaguer that thinks the Yankees going forward are not going to care much about playing solid to good defense, was not watching this year.
This is not being built to be a team of free swinging or sloppy fielding guys or even guys prone to brain fart decisions at the plate or the base paths or the field. Yeah I know we have some guys who are sloppy...but many less and those who are have monster other contributions
See him slow walking and holding this or that or wincing in the field or going to and from it?
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I’m told the incident involving Domingo German and his girlfriend occurred late Monday night/Tuesday morning in a public setting - he allegedly slapped her during an argument. According to an MLB source, the incident was witnessed by an official from the Commissioner’s office.
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I’m told the incident involving Domingo German and his girlfriend occurred late Monday night/Tuesday morning in a public setting - he allegedly slapped her during an argument. According to an MLB source, the incident was witnessed by an official from the Commissioner’s office.
Night of CC's big charity fundraiser event...
Getting Judge and Sanchez into team friendly long term deals is one use of funds.
Getting a great fielding SS they think they can uptick the hitting is another. I think the need for depth, defense and DJ like flexibility are lessons learned.
yeah I know Estrada and Wade...those are back ups, not starting difference makers at SS.
Now, Didi may sign a team friendly deal.
Its pretty obvious to me watching Stanton throw last night and Maybin and Tauchman getting AB and Gardner, that Frazier is not out there without an upgrade on defense. At least not for the Yankees.
I don't see Voit and Ford and Andjuar and EE fitting in easily.
One thing that would keep Didi is the fact that imo, not many minor leaguers or Frazier or Andujar build trade value this year...hurt it if anything. So I don't know what they trade with to get anyone able to crack into most positions
I think they will overpay within reason to keep Romine and trade Hishagawa?
Greg,
Just responding to what the writers are saying on twitter. That Boone acknowledged whispers and then I guess the PR staff ended the questioning.
@MazzYahoo
Boone said he couldn't say if Yanks knew before he pitched. PR cut the question off.
Btw, Im not sure they do much if they win. I just think they break some eggs risk wise to upgrade if German self destructed and they do not win
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MLB's investigation into Domingo Germán centers on an incident that sources told The Athletic took place at his residence late Monday/early Tuesday. This incident was not witnessed by an official of Major League Baseball, the sources said.
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The union had the right to appeal MLB's decision to put Domingo Germán on administrative leave but declined to do so, sources told The Athletic.
I'd hate to see Didi go, but if that's part of what would need to happen to lock up Cole, I'd do it.
Don't you trust Mike Mazzeo, though?!
Yankees could do the same.
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Don't you trust Mike Mazzeo, though?!
Zero opinion of the guy other than being a writer for a reputable source (Yahoo). Klap Trap is often wrong, if this guy has the story wrong he looks pretty bad
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Continued: It was reported to MLB by a witness on Tuesday morning. That witness was not employed by MLB, according to the same source. It is unknown if video of the alleged assault exists or if MLB is attempting to acquire video.
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Per Yahoo's story: MLB didn’t release details about what led to the investigation, but sources told Yahoo Sports that German had a physical altercation with his girlfriend late Monday/early Tuesday at CC Sabathia’s LegaCCy Gala in New York City.
Me neither.
He's the missing piece, IMO. He's the one I'd overpay for ....$35M/year for 7 years.
And c'mon, he grew up a Yankee fan. Let's not hate him for wanting to go to college.
For now, Cole is an Astro and will be one of the biggest obstacles the Yankees will likely face if they can advance to the ALCS.
I'd hate to see Didi go, but if that's part of what would need to happen to lock up Cole, I'd do it.
Agree, I’d break the bank for him. Doubt Hal and Cashman do. We’ll get our standard meeting with him like we have with others. Show him the Yankee culture and then bid him farewell. We’ll then move on and sign some guy at a fraction of the cost and sell him as a big piece of the rotation and continue to bolster the pen as we do every season
Just for context
"Mike Mazzeo
Mike Mazzeo has covered New York sports since 2010, working as a beat writer and columnist for ESPN (Nets) and the New York Daily News (Yankees). His work has also been published in the New York Times and New York Post."
Even over Mike Mazzeo?!
There's no question that Sonny Gray was an unmitigated disaster for the Yankees, but it's very difficult to identify guys like that who will end up struggling with the Yanks. For his career, Gray has a 3.30 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 pitching for the A's and Reds. He sucked with the Yankees because he couldn't handle NY, not because he's a bad pitcher.
'it's not what you want'.