NYY
Aaron Judge (R) CF
Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
Oswaldo Cabrera (S) RF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS
Kyle Higashioka (R) C
Aaron Hicks (S) LF
TOR
George Springer (R) CF
Bo Bichette (R) SS
Vladimir Guerrero (R) DH
Alejandro Kirk (R) C
Matt Chapman (R) 3B
Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF
Raimel Tapia (L) LF
Whit Merrifield (R) 2B
Cavan Biggio (L) 1B
Taillon vs. Berrios
Hey Judge? Hit that damn home run already..........
Hit 60 when I fell asleep so maybe I should just ignore the game and it might happen.
Or maybe not....
Or maybe not....
Et tu, Brute?
+1 How the fuck is Peraza not an everyday starter? He has an OPS+ of 130!
I thought maybe Boone would have moved him down in the lineup
Maybe 2 or 3 for the next few games and then move him back up at home over the weekend
I've been thinking the same thing. But for the HR chase, wouldn't he normally have been rested a game or two by now?
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I've been thinking the same thing. But for the HR chase, wouldn't he normally have been rested a game or two by now?
Believe I heard Kay say they had three off days in the last 10 or 11 due to schedule...
That was a sure double if they weren't loading up on him.
We escaped.....with a long fly to CF.
Judge taking walks.
Stanton likes lowish FBs and he keeps looking at them. Frustrating.
Stanton likes lowish FBs and he keeps looking at them. Frustrating.
Stanton has no motion using his legs with his swing, it's all upper body and when he misses it looks really bad.
Never make the first or third out at 3rd....
If he was going to, he would have.
We are riding a handful of players into October. Enjoy the charge for 61 because that is the best we are going to get in 2022.
Shhhhh.....don't jinx it. Stanton is a strikeout machine.
Seems appropriate.
It’s called guessing. Not see the ball at all
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know what Stanton is doing. He is looking at balls down the middle and swing at balls two feet outside. He might as well just get up and swing at anything maybe he will run into one...
It’s called guessing. Not see the ball at all
Meh - swing the bat.
I like this Torres.
Still a VG outing.
Judge is getting nothing to hit because these bozos are afraid to be #61 and they know he is going to crush anything heat or hanger they throw.
Judge is getting nothing to hit because these bozos are afraid to be #61 and they know he is going to crush anything heat or hanger they throw.
I wouldn't mind being 61. Ralph Branca made another career out of giving up Robby Thompson's shot heard round the world. I wouldn't just lay one in there, but if he beat me, he beat me. Good on him and I'm the answer to a jeopardy orvtrivia pursuit question forever.
Judge coukd give us two...
Rizzo with a shot to the wrist.
Cmon Torres.
Never easy.
only 85 pitches and doing well...
They put Bader in CF - defensive purpose.
I thought Taillon pitched well, I just felt like Boone stayed with him too long.
Huge DP for Lou.
I thought Taillon pitched well, I just felt like Boone stayed with him too long.
Huge DP for Lou.
Revising my dislike for Trivino..
Yes his 4 seamer was way up out of the zone and breaking balls in the zone. Was getting a bit tired so not driving through the pitch.
Now get a couple more tack ons to make it easier
Does he stay with Trivino for the bottom of the 9th?
That's the first order of business. Especially now, with the new format.
This was the deepest, toughest division in all of baseball this year and it wasn't a debate.
Next stop, October.
Problem with having a team with so many young players is the nonsense we saw on the base paths from TOR. Just inexcusable shit, but good for the Yankees.
How did Judge fall behind 1-2 each PA, then never see another strike? Especially on 3-2 counts???? Shits ridiculous. These division rivals really don’t want to see him do it against them.
I may be dining on some crow on Trivino. That seemed a comfortable 9th against the meat of the order. Don't mind be wrong there.
Supposedly DJLM coming of IL tomorrow - Peraza sent down???
Time for a half dozen guys to nut the F up or it won't be a long October.
I want to see Peraza stick with Cabrera. No reason we have Gonzalez kicking around with the clubhouse already full of vets. I'd like some guys that can play.
Three weeks ago I would have said no way. But, they started to hit. Got Rizzo back. Torres decided to go with the pitch and Cabrera filled a big hole for Hicks empty bat. Bader makes the OF stronger, but they need his bat to come around and it should as this is mini spring training for him.
The BP seems to be stabilizing. Holmes has looked better as has Loaisiga. Effross is back, and yes Trivino looks good. Wandy was sent on vacation(his turn). If Briton can be Britton that is a huge add to he pen.
Sevy is back and looks good. Only Cole seems to be a problem with the gopher balls.
They can beat anyone not named Astros and if they get healthier in the next two weeks the have a chance.
IMHO
Well, Cabrera said so himself. Needs to take more fungoes out there. But a healthy Hicks in the OF is a good thing. That throw to second to nail Vlad Jr was a beauty. Good to have 4 healthy MLB OF'ers.
If Bader is truly the best defensive CF in baseball that is something(even top 3).
Big win for you tonight Jints. adamg almost got us there last night, but you closed the deal. Well done.
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But they could have folded when things got tough for those couple months and didn’t. Says a lot
Three weeks ago I would have said no way. But, they started to hit. Got Rizzo back. Torres decided to go with the pitch and Cabrera filled a big hole for Hicks empty bat. Bader makes the OF stronger, but they need his bat to come around and it should as this is mini spring training for him.
The BP seems to be stabilizing. Holmes has looked better as has Loaisiga. Effross is back, and yes Trivino looks good. Wandy was sent on vacation(his turn). If Briton can be Britton that is a huge add to he pen.
Sevy is back and looks good. Only Cole seems to be a problem with the gopher balls.
They can beat anyone not named Astros and if they get healthier in the next two weeks the have a chance.
IMHO
Agreed. I think closer will be a committee. The bye will help guys get healthy too.
Miggy Andujar had a bases clearing double off the top of the wall in his second game in PITT.
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But they could have folded when things got tough for those couple months and didn’t. Says a lot
Three weeks ago I would have said no way. But, they started to hit. Got Rizzo back. Torres decided to go with the pitch and Cabrera filled a big hole for Hicks empty bat. Bader makes the OF stronger, but they need his bat to come around and it should as this is mini spring training for him.
The BP seems to be stabilizing. Holmes has looked better as has Loaisiga. Effross is back, and yes Trivino looks good. Wandy was sent on vacation(his turn). If Briton can be Britton that is a huge add to he pen.
Sevy is back and looks good. Only Cole seems to be a problem with the gopher balls.
They can beat anyone not named Astros and if they get healthier in the next two weeks the have a chance.
IMHO
Agreed. I think closer will be a committee. The bye will help guys get healthy too.
I'm cool with rolling with the hot hand.
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and a huge first round bye....
Big win for you tonight Jints. adamg almost got us there last night, but you closed the deal. Well done.
Thank you sir!
I am not holding my breath there, but we'll see.
They need to try and determine some roles in the bullpen,
would like to see Holmes get it together for the postseason!
Vlad, Jr. tries to play hero ball too often on the basepaths, I have seen him get thrown out numerous times in his short career. Hicks threw him out by at least 10 feet, third out of the inning as well trailing by 3 runs...you're right, he can be a little annoying. They are a cocky bunch.
Can they field a team tonight?
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wish I could have seen his face as Yanks celebrated on the field after his chest beating the other night when he got the game winning hit. Hes a great player, but cant stand his hot dogging and chest beating B.S.
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Vlad, Jr. tries to play hero ball too often on the basepaths, I have seen him get thrown out numerous times in his short career. Hicks threw him out by at least 10 feet, third out of the inning as well trailing by 3 runs...you're right, he can be a little annoying. They are a cocky bunch.
Yeah can't say that inning where we threw both him and Bichette out at 2b wasn't very satisfying. Can't stand Bichette with his helmet always flying off and that stupid Duran Duran hairdo.
Can they field a team tonight?
Section, I would sit Judge tonight, then they have a day off on Thurs. as well. Then the Birds come to NY for 3 games.
If Boone doesn't sit him, he will most likely DH?
Yep, pet peeve of mine.
I think Britton is going to make it. I know some of you are not Britton fans - too many Wetteland type reliefs, but the guy is a competitor and been there and done that. Needs to have plenty of work to regain control to be effective. When and if that he gets his control back, he absolutely is a candidate for 8th and 9th inning time. Should make an appearance every third game to work.
Somebody needs to figure out what the heck is going on with Stanton. He is a total mess. At this point Hicks would be an upgrade. I thought that the GS against Pittsburgh was the start. If he does not start hitting, they may as well leave him off the roster and put DJ as designated hitter. As bad as he has been at the plate, at least Donaldson has gold glove level fielding ability that he can provide.
Position wise I’d think locks are: Judge, Cabrera, Torres, Trevino, Rizzo, Bader, IKF, Donaldson, higgy, Stanton. I’d say that leaves one spot for DJ or Hicks
Position wise I’d think locks are: Judge, Cabrera, Torres, Trevino, Rizzo, Bader, IKF, Donaldson, higgy, Stanton. I’d say that leaves one spot for DJ or Hicks
13 pitchers is requirement max...??
IF
Rizzo, Torres, IKF, Donaldson, DJLM, Gonzalez(he will take the vet)
C
Trevino, Higgy
OF
Judge, Bader, Peraza, Hicks
DH
Stanton
Would love a speed guy in LoCastro, but who are they leaving off of the above. Perera may make it if DJLM's foot does not respond well. They could use Perara in the ALDS and if DJ's foot heals use DJ in ALCS.
Cabrera has only a game or two in the infield in MLB, but yes he was even taking balls at 1st. They may sit Gonzalez, as Peraza can do everything Marwin can do and is much better at the plate and a switch hitter, too. They may take Locastro in Marwin's place for the late inning speed guy.
The question is DJ's foot. If he cannot go, it changes a lot. That may be where Locastro's opening is with Marwin retaining super utility status.
Houston plays 57 games against LAA/OAK/TEX while the Yanks play those same games against TB/BOS/BAL.
The Pythagorean records are about identical (I think there's a 1 game differential.. that's it)
The Astros are the AL favorites right now and rightfully so, but I think there's almost become this perception that they have their own tier and the Yankees are one notch below and I don't see it that way.
Geez, you are both correct..sorry on that. Yes I did mean Cabrera.
Apologies.
ha, that is what I should do and then blame the keyboard for adding or leaving off the "o"..... my "t" key is already failing, why not the "o"?
The More You Know!
The More You Know!
But was there a Oswald Cabrera????