with the state of this offense without Soto. This offense is pretty much the same as last year's without Soto. And let's be honest, Rizzo and DJ are looking quite old and toasty. I'll give DJ some time because he just came back, but the early results are not promising for him.
Also, I don't really trust Nestor at all anymore to do anything but give us a quite mediocre start, sometimes a good start mixed in every once in awhile. Too bad, he was fucking great a couple years ago.
Rizzo looks absolutely awful. Kinda reminiscent of what Justin Morneau looked like after a severe concussion.
I have a little more hope for LeMahieu, but he's on the wrong side of 30 and he's not getting any younger.
I'd see if I could chisel Ryan McMahon from COL if we could.
There's Gleyber nonchalant on another ground ball. Gotta get at least 1 out on that grounder, and I realize the hop wasn't ideal, but you are a major leaguer.
He's done it twice in a row the last 2 nights. And it's not like his bat isn't anything that great that it can't be replaced.
You can probably get the same production out of Jorbit Vivas at a fraction of the cost of what Gleyber is going to want in free agency.
Never mind about Vivas, he's on the struggle bus at AAA, I didn't know that, but the point remains. Gleyber hasn't progressed to the point where he's going to deserve the $$$ he waants.
really hope the beancounters are paying attention.
Oh, you can bet your ass Hal is realizing what this offense is without Soto. You can what you want about the guy (and I have); but he's no dummy. This injury and performance by the offense all but solidified Soto will be in pinstripes for the rest of his career.
There are going to be ebbs and flows over the long season and it's tough to get down on a team that had just won 8 in a row.
That said, they will need new 1B/2B/3B going forward. I've taken heat for saying this in the past, but Torres is the Gary Sanchez of second-basemen; he shouldn't be re-signed. Whether it's concussion-related or decline due to age, something is clearly not right with Rizzo both with the errors in the field and his bad at-bats where he invariably rolls over weak grounders to the right side. The days of DJLM hitting .300 are gone.
I get that the Yankees have a logjam in the OF and the Martian needs to get regular at-bats, but they can't let him languish in the minors; they need to get him into the lineup one way or another. The Grisham era has to end.
occur in the season that expose a team's weaknesses. We knew they need at least two competent BP arms.
It appears Rizzo is declining in front of our eyes. Being Judge's best friend will be an issue for Cashman to deal with.
DJLM started two years ago. He needs more time to acclimate and may still be able to get in the .280 range.
Torres has been on a slow slide for the past two years. But this year the pressure of a new contract is exposing the decline. He was always good for a few poor fielding days, but they are much more frequent now along with this likely being his worst season at the plate.
In a sense the Dodgers got lucky with the rotation alignment and Soto injury. Cortes is and has been their weakest starter all year. Can probably rationalize he is a #5 and would likely be a VG BP option when Cole returns(well until the Schmidt injury).
occur in the season that expose a team's weaknesses. We knew they need at least two competent BP arms.
It appears Rizzo is declining in front of our eyes. Being Judge's best friend will be an issue for Cashman to deal with.
DJLM started two years ago. He needs more time to acclimate and may still be able to get in the .280 range.
Torres has been on a slow slide for the past two years. But this year the pressure of a new contract is exposing the decline. He was always good for a few poor fielding days, but they are much more frequent now along with this likely being his worst season at the plate.
In a sense the Dodgers got lucky with the rotation alignment and Soto injury. Cortes is and has been their weakest starter all year. Can probably rationalize he is a #5 and would likely be a VG BP option when Cole returns(well until the Schmidt injury).
Good observation 125.
And the Yankees got the short end of the SP rotation by getting LA’s top 3…with Paxton and Buehler being 4 and 5 this year. I guess when Kershaw comes back and is healthy, Paxton probably rotates to the bullpen.
Had to hightail out of there after the grand slam, set up
by our beloved Torres, amidst Let’s Go Dodgers chants. Tried to teach Hal a lesson by not paying for any souvenirs but I see he circumvented that by selling Ohtani jerseys. If that imbecile continues to complain about 300M payrolls, I am going to lose it. If your entire roster is hinged on a 35M player in line for 60M next year, how about doing something about it?
Did Boone try to defend Torres last night? Is that how Torres always tries to field grounders? By booting it? I’ve seen weaker grounders than Rizzo’s during my morning little league games.
Remember, Gil wasn’t making the team until Cole got hurt. Whoever eventually replacing Rizzo and Torres won’t be up until something happens to them. They are always reactionary and one step too late. Let’s see what happens with Dominguez. The next few weeks will be tough, I anticipate some rough waters and then the youngsters will come up to inject some life.
Fix Peraza now, so he can come take Torres’ job. If he doesn’t want it, let’s give Vivas or Durbin a chance. Heck I rather see Cabrera there. And let’s not waste Rice at C, bring him up after a couple of more weeks at AAA. Knowing you have Wells above and Ramirez after him, why would you waste half a year of a 25 yo’s development in AA and at catcher?
RE: By the way as pathetic as it is for an adult to bring a glove
To a game, if you drop a ball with one like that jamoke did on Judge's HR you should be banned from ballparks for life.
THIS
People being "triggered" by someone bringing a glove to a baseball game is borderline pathetic...what's next banning drinking beer and eating hotdogs - well ok ban if they put ketchup on the hotdog, then it is ok.
RE: RE: RE: By the way as pathetic as it is for an adult to bring a glove
To a game, if you drop a ball with one like that jamoke did on Judge's HR you should be banned from ballparks for life.
THIS
People being "triggered" by someone bringing a glove to a baseball game is borderline pathetic...what's next banning drinking beer and eating hotdogs - well ok ban if they put ketchup on the hotdog, then it is ok.
True. Maybe the dude should have worn his little league uniform to the game too.
RE: RE: RE: RE: By the way as pathetic as it is for an adult to bring a glove
To a game, if you drop a ball with one like that jamoke did on Judge's HR you should be banned from ballparks for life.
THIS
People being "triggered" by someone bringing a glove to a baseball game is borderline pathetic...what's next banning drinking beer and eating hotdogs - well ok ban if they put ketchup on the hotdog, then it is ok.
True. Maybe the dude should have worn his little league uniform to the game too.
Geezus, I did not think they would bring him up because of the OF congestion until late. Now I think there is no way they can't bring him up once his rehab at SWB is completed.
Mr. Grisham DFA'd in the future unless a small trade can be made.
Absurd #s
Pretty clear he’s not a minor league player anymore. Not much to be gained from a developmental standpoint to have him tee off on AAA pitching - just finish off he’s rehab and get him to the Bronx.
Literally one of the worst hitters in baseball and they can’t get the scrub ass out this series. Infuriating
Grisham sucks. I guess they had to take the contract as part of the Soto deal, but how long can a guy batting .080 be taking up a roster spot?
And yes, this entire offense is nowhere near the same without Soto. Like, not even close.
But he had to uppercut to get to it; too much air.
Also, I don't really trust Nestor at all anymore to do anything but give us a quite mediocre start, sometimes a good start mixed in every once in awhile. Too bad, he was fucking great a couple years ago.
I have a little more hope for LeMahieu, but he's on the wrong side of 30 and he's not getting any younger.
I'd see if I could chisel Ryan McMahon from COL if we could.
There's Gleyber nonchalant on another ground ball. Gotta get at least 1 out on that grounder, and I realize the hop wasn't ideal, but you are a major leaguer.
You can probably get the same production out of Jorbit Vivas at a fraction of the cost of what Gleyber is going to want in free agency.
You can probably get the same production out of Jorbit Vivas at a fraction of the cost of what Gleyber is going to want in free agency.
Never mind about Vivas, he's on the struggle bus at AAA, I didn't know that, but the point remains. Gleyber hasn't progressed to the point where he's going to deserve the $$$ he waants.
Oh, you can bet your ass Hal is realizing what this offense is without Soto. You can what you want about the guy (and I have); but he's no dummy. This injury and performance by the offense all but solidified Soto will be in pinstripes for the rest of his career.
He's in a hole that isn't going to be easy to get out of.
That said, they will need new 1B/2B/3B going forward. I've taken heat for saying this in the past, but Torres is the Gary Sanchez of second-basemen; he shouldn't be re-signed. Whether it's concussion-related or decline due to age, something is clearly not right with Rizzo both with the errors in the field and his bad at-bats where he invariably rolls over weak grounders to the right side. The days of DJLM hitting .300 are gone.
I get that the Yankees have a logjam in the OF and the Martian needs to get regular at-bats, but they can't let him languish in the minors; they need to get him into the lineup one way or another. The Grisham era has to end.
It appears Rizzo is declining in front of our eyes. Being Judge's best friend will be an issue for Cashman to deal with.
DJLM started two years ago. He needs more time to acclimate and may still be able to get in the .280 range.
Torres has been on a slow slide for the past two years. But this year the pressure of a new contract is exposing the decline. He was always good for a few poor fielding days, but they are much more frequent now along with this likely being his worst season at the plate.
In a sense the Dodgers got lucky with the rotation alignment and Soto injury. Cortes is and has been their weakest starter all year. Can probably rationalize he is a #5 and would likely be a VG BP option when Cole returns(well until the Schmidt injury).
It appears Rizzo is declining in front of our eyes. Being Judge's best friend will be an issue for Cashman to deal with.
DJLM started two years ago. He needs more time to acclimate and may still be able to get in the .280 range.
Torres has been on a slow slide for the past two years. But this year the pressure of a new contract is exposing the decline. He was always good for a few poor fielding days, but they are much more frequent now along with this likely being his worst season at the plate.
In a sense the Dodgers got lucky with the rotation alignment and Soto injury. Cortes is and has been their weakest starter all year. Can probably rationalize he is a #5 and would likely be a VG BP option when Cole returns(well until the Schmidt injury).
Good observation 125.
And the Yankees got the short end of the SP rotation by getting LA’s top 3…with Paxton and Buehler being 4 and 5 this year. I guess when Kershaw comes back and is healthy, Paxton probably rotates to the bullpen.
Did Boone try to defend Torres last night? Is that how Torres always tries to field grounders? By booting it? I’ve seen weaker grounders than Rizzo’s during my morning little league games.
Remember, Gil wasn’t making the team until Cole got hurt. Whoever eventually replacing Rizzo and Torres won’t be up until something happens to them. They are always reactionary and one step too late. Let’s see what happens with Dominguez. The next few weeks will be tough, I anticipate some rough waters and then the youngsters will come up to inject some life.
Fix Peraza now, so he can come take Torres’ job. If he doesn’t want it, let’s give Vivas or Durbin a chance. Heck I rather see Cabrera there. And let’s not waste Rice at C, bring him up after a couple of more weeks at AAA. Knowing you have Wells above and Ramirez after him, why would you waste half a year of a 25 yo’s development in AA and at catcher?
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To a game, if you drop a ball with one like that jamoke did on Judge's HR you should be banned from ballparks for life.
THIS
People being "triggered" by someone bringing a glove to a baseball game is borderline pathetic...what's next banning drinking beer and eating hotdogs - well ok ban if they put ketchup on the hotdog, then it is ok.
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To a game, if you drop a ball with one like that jamoke did on Judge's HR you should be banned from ballparks for life.
THIS
People being "triggered" by someone bringing a glove to a baseball game is borderline pathetic...what's next banning drinking beer and eating hotdogs - well ok ban if they put ketchup on the hotdog, then it is ok.
True. Maybe the dude should have worn his little league uniform to the game too.
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In comment 16533172 Stu11 said:
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To a game, if you drop a ball with one like that jamoke did on Judge's HR you should be banned from ballparks for life.
THIS
People being "triggered" by someone bringing a glove to a baseball game is borderline pathetic...what's next banning drinking beer and eating hotdogs - well ok ban if they put ketchup on the hotdog, then it is ok.
True. Maybe the dude should have worn his little league uniform to the game too.
It really bothers you??? Send Hal a letter.
Geezus, I did not think they would bring him up because of the OF congestion until late. Now I think there is no way they can't bring him up once his rehab at SWB is completed.
Mr. Grisham DFA'd in the future unless a small trade can be made.
Absurd #s
Pretty clear he’s not a minor league player anymore. Not much to be gained from a developmental standpoint to have him tee off on AAA pitching - just finish off he’s rehab and get him to the Bronx.
I hate to sell low with Torres but he and Rizzo aren't showing up this season
That was my argument, but how do you not bring him up? Boone will have to find room. (Yeah, good luck)