Lineups for the Yankees are not out yet. If someone can post it when they come out it would be greatly appreciated.
Monty vs. Perez
Alex Verdugo (L) RF
Rafael Devers (L) 3B
Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
J.D. Martinez (R) LF
Christian Vazquez (R) C
Kevin Plawecki (R) DH
Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF
Michael Chavis (R) 1B
Christian Arroyo (R) 2B
Yeah. Hitterish. And pitcherish, too, wouldn't hurt.
Jays have lost 4 in a row and been outscored in those games by a total of 50-15.
Just hate to see it.
I feel Luke going deep
If we needed a 5 man rotation right now in the postseason, I actually think I would slot Happ 4th ahead of him. Happ has pitched pretty well lately. 4 of his last 5 starts have been solid to really good. The Mets game was the only one he didn't pitch well.
The 1, 2, 3 is Cole, Tanaka, Garcia - I think everyone would agree there. If NYY were to win a game 1, I think you could make the argument for throwing Garcia in a game 2 - that gives you Tanaka for a rubber game in a best of 3 - and if the Yanks win again, you can then use Tanaka for a Game 1 in the DS.
Still young and can improve. Hope he gets more aggressive and trusts more of his many secondary offerings.
Hate to see him getting HBP. We just need to stay healthy until the playoffs.
Second time through. Time to unleash on this LHP.
Yes - and MLB needs to limit shifting because the analytics are killing non-HR offense.
1 - two infielders on each side of second; and,
2 - each must have at least one foot on the dirt when the pitch is thrown.
I though the top seeds in each league got to pick their opponents this year? Or did that change?
Not that I expect the white sox, a’s or rays to actually chose to play a healthy Yankees and probably twins ... but .... i thought I read about that plan in July
Which is a laugh because he got garbage pitches called strikes against Judge, Stanton, and Voit, including struke 3 in Voit's case
He looks like a guy who hasn't found it. Sucks because he had it before the injury. Maybe he finds it tonight. If not, find it he must our he'll find me in a tent down by the river.
As Torres cannot catch the ball on an easy DP...holy shit
no way no how.
I hate everything about this franchise.
Now, ahem, this is Martin LHP Perez. It's TIME.
What would ever give you that idea?
Oh, right, his ERA over the past three seasons was 4.82, 6.22, and 5.12.
Also this jumping away from pitches like Urshela just did changes the zone. You cannot stand up just as the ball comes in...
I have a feeling Boone may get thrown out tonight...
Brutal game with nothing going our way. Damn baseball gods.
I think I am pulling the plug. The Red Sox are playing out of their asses and the Yanks are sleep walking.
Manana
I think I am pulling the plug. The Red Sox are playing out of their asses and the Yanks are sleep walking.
Manana
I was going to leave and then i remembered we are going to win this game.
A treasure at third.
Gary is heating up.
Let's go boys!
Couldn't handle those breaking balls in on his hands. Two looks, zero success.
He makes it interesting sometimes, but he sure has the guts for big moments. Gary saved his bacon catching that high one
Losing to the redsox is a fucking joke but
I tend to agree...but JD just isnt the same....he threw 3 hittable fastballs and martinez was a day late
You have to send him back in i think.
He had good velo and his control seemed fine
I def would.
Hoping we can squeeze one across here.
Amazing how many fly ball outs you get all game and when you need one its K city
Back to back Ks. Hurt
Guy is an absolute professional hitter.
Outside pitch goes eith it....the guy is so good.
Okay lets end this now please.
That is why hicks is a winning player. Dude is plus speed and plus defense.
Fuxking rocket arm and perfext spot
That is why hicks is a winning player. Dude is plus speed and plus defense.
Fuxking rocket arm and perfext spot
+1000
Hicks is my dude
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Insane.
That is why hicks is a winning player. Dude is plus speed and plus defense.
Fuxking rocket arm and perfext spot
+1000
Hicks is my dude
Im a hicks guy too.
People expect so much offense out of him but he brings so much more to the team. Just the sox knowing his arm stopped a tag. We win on next pitch. Great team effort. This team could be p3aking at the right time. Need to figure playoff rotation but overall they are playing good baseball
With games almost everyday, its natural to have a few duds but grest teams find ways to win and thats what they did.
Your boy sanchez came up clutch. See he is heating up. Hope it stays that way.
LMAO. There were great plays on both sides.
Our biggest blemish was giving up that three run shot to ginger turdburger.
It was a great game.
Lot of clutch hits late, and the bullpen gave up only 1 unearned run in 7.1 IP. We’ll take it!
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But a win is a win
LMAO. There were great plays on both sides.
Our biggest blemish was giving up that three run shot to ginger turdburger.
It was a great game.
That and getting shut down by Martin Perez's sorry ass. Got it done when necessary though
Jints gets it done again
I was thinking the same thing.
I know it was only against the Sox but to come back late down four, get out of some tough spots on D, give up the lead and then take it again an inning later and win the game really showed me how gritty this team is.
I was hopeful but a couple of weeks ago wasn’t sure we’d see this team again but here they are playing great winning ball and healthy for the most part.
Let’s keep it going to finish the season and they’ll be a tough out for anyone no matter their seed.
Twice in extra innings we were all but doomed and managed to escape both times.
DJ just crushes these oppo field ropes - you see it off the bat and you know it's a double. You just knew when he came to the plate in extras with his 11 game hit streak on the line and a runner in scoring position, he was going to come through.
Sure enough...
I absolutely refuse to watch DJ play baseball in any other uniform for the next 3-4 years. He is the glue. Judge at 100%, all systems go is the best player on the team, but I really believe DJ is just the most important guy in the entire lineup. We were lost without him. When he came back, everything changed and we started hitting again.
Last note - and seemingly minor, but I was really impressed with Hicks' laser to Sanchez in the bottom of the 12th to keep Vazquez pitted @ 3rd as the tying run.
That was great to see since he hasn't really uncorked one like that since he's been back from TJS. That arm must be feeling good. Perfect strike.
These guys have some magic right now and it's coming together at the right time.
Keep it rolling.
The guy is a great player and I usually throw “great” around like a manhole cover. I admit I thought he was good but maybe a product of Coors field as I didn’t see him enough but watching him everyday for two years now, it’s clear to me he’s a great player.
Priority one in the off-season has to be get him resigned.
He's a must sign, really don't care what the cost is. That swing will age well, and so should his glove.
Pretty sure it is. He went on the IL on 8/17 just not sure if it was before or after the win vs the Sox but they lost every game after til he returned vs the Mets on 8/29.
If Sanchez starts hitting like this and guys stay healthy (big knock on wood!) this lineup is unfair. We should play by different rules. Couple that with the bullpen suddenly coming together and pitching l;ike the back of their baseball cards, and a top 3 in the rotation of Cole Tanaka and Garcia and I'm pretty sure nobody in baseball wants to play us. I do think its big to get that 4th spot and host that initial 3 game series in the first rd. Even with this weird season and no crowds besides vs. Tampa we've been next to unbeatable at YS.
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we will never be out of a game. (with health) Very explosive. Last night's defense was not great and that needs to be cleaned up. Nice to see Sanchez have a good night with the bat. Once Judge gets going, teams won't be able to pitch around any of our guys. Fun stretch.
If Sanchez starts hitting like this and guys stay healthy (big knock on wood!) this lineup is unfair. We should play by different rules. Couple that with the bullpen suddenly coming together and pitching l;ike the back of their baseball cards, and a top 3 in the rotation of Cole Tanaka and Garcia and I'm pretty sure nobody in baseball wants to play us. I do think its big to get that 4th spot and host that initial 3 game series in the first rd. Even with this weird season and no crowds besides vs. Tampa we've been next to unbeatable at YS.
Agree. What a difference from the feeling 2 to 3 weeks ago.