It seems un-Boone like. I think he's seeing what the fans are - DJLM is probably done as an even average hitter; even if he's not they can only wait so long.
my favorite Yankees teams are when the young guys step up and play a solid role. Seems like we haven’t gotten much of that until recently. He doesn’t need to be great, but I’ll take solid.
I'm pleasantly surprised they made this decision. Now
we have to hope that he'll get a real shot and isn't being called up to sit on the bench and play sparingly. I wonder if the corresponding aaa move will be to call up Agustin Ramirez who's been absolutely destroying aa
RE: I'm pleasantly surprised they made this decision. Now
we have to hope that he'll get a real shot and isn't being called up to sit on the bench and play sparingly. I wonder if the corresponding aaa move will be to call up Agustin Ramirez who's been absolutely destroying aa
I saw Rizzo is out 1-2 months. Have to think Rice plays a lot as long as he’s not completely lost out there.
the team certainly needs more production from the corners. Having said that, the team needs to be patients as it generally takes time for a MiLB player to adjust to MLB pitching.
I really don’t want the corpse of DJ at 1B. Let Rice play exclusively at 1B and see if he can hack it. As disappointing as Wells has been, there is Ramirez coming up, so don’t even tinker with Rice at C.
How long before Durbin comes back? As much as people go to bat for Torres, will we really miss that .230 average, 6 HR’s, and unreliable defense? That bases loaded AB against Boston was as atrocious as it gets.
To allow for Cole's return and Rice's promotion. My guess is that Burdi gets moved form the 15 day IL to the 60, the other move is less certain. Do they immediately put Rizzo on the 60 ? Do they DFA Grisham. Does Peraza go to 60 if thats even possible ?
If Rizzo heals up quickly he could be back in less than 2 months , so its not automatic that he'll go on the 60 day IL
or if this is an audition to use him as a featured trade chip in July/August at the deadline. Might be a bit of both.
It is obviously real as they have to add him to the 40 man roster, which means somebody is being DFA'd. I think it is necessity as they don't have a vet first baseman.
Is a chance to showcase him? Maybe, but I doubt that is even a concern.
they're at 39 now, and the Rice move happening today puts them at 40. Cole will be activated tomorrow, so I think we only need one move. I think Clarke to the 60 is a realistic move.
or if this is an audition to use him as a featured trade chip in July/August at the deadline. Might be a bit of both.
Problem is that there are almost no first basemen who figure to be available who are actually good. The trade market for corner infielders looks horrid.
He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
Rizzo and Torres have cost them a few games with their fielding, the KC game in particular as Rizzon was lazy going after the groundball hit by somebody in the 9th. Im happy they are giving this kid a chance and not using DJ and Oswaldo and bringing up Kevin Smith or something.
He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
No Rizz has not been "good". He is not close to his normal self which is one of the best gloveman in baseball.
However -
Ben Rice is a catcher converting to 1st base and more than likely will be worse. How can it be otherwise?
He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
No Rizz has not been "good". He is not close to his normal self which is one of the best gloveman in baseball.
However -
Ben Rice is a catcher converting to 1st base and more than likely will be worse. How can it be otherwise?
God, I hope not. Let's see. He should/could be better offensively, at least.
He's a lefty power bat who takes walks who carries a high OBP and SLG percentage. That's most due to walks and a high percentage of his hits being for extra bases.
This year he split time between AA and AAA. Of his 61 hits, 15 were HR and 12 were doubles. He also walked 40 times in 60 games, while striking out 56 times in 222 ABs- or about 1 in just over 4 ABs. Not terrible but there is some swing and miss there. He can even run a bit, though no one will mistake him for a speedster. He had 11 SB last season and 9 this season, only getting caught 4 times over those two seasons.
His fielding is a work in progress. He has 22 games at 1B this season- and only played 33 games there prior to this season. He has primarily been a C- though his struggles in controlling the running game are obvious- last season baserunners successfully stole 62 bases in 70 attempts and this season were successful taking 54 in 60 attempts. With that said, he has success with the pitching staff in AA last year and even caught Gerrit Cole on a rehab game.
Of interest- he grew up as a hockey player and got some toughness through that. He went to Dartmouth- meaning he's got some brains too- but at the same time, it did set him back as he lost almost two entire seasons of play due to COVID in the Ivy League. He took some time to get over health issues early in his career as well as establish his bat. Ben Rice numbers - ( New Window )
He's a lefty power bat who takes walks who carries a high OBP and SLG percentage. That's most due to walks and a high percentage of his hits being for extra bases.
This year he split time between AA and AAA. Of his 61 hits, 15 were HR and 12 were doubles. He also walked 40 times in 60 games, while striking out 56 times in 222 ABs- or about 1 in just over 4 ABs. Not terrible but there is some swing and miss there. He can even run a bit, though no one will mistake him for a speedster. He had 11 SB last season and 9 this season, only getting caught 4 times over those two seasons.
His fielding is a work in progress. He has 22 games at 1B this season- and only played 33 games there prior to this season. He has primarily been a C- though his struggles in controlling the running game are obvious- last season baserunners successfully stole 62 bases in 70 attempts and this season were successful taking 54 in 60 attempts. With that said, he has success with the pitching staff in AA last year and even caught Gerrit Cole on a rehab game.
Of interest- he grew up as a hockey player and got some toughness through that. He went to Dartmouth- meaning he's got some brains too- but at the same time, it did set him back as he lost almost two entire seasons of play due to COVID in the Ivy League. He took some time to get over health issues early in his career as well as establish his bat. Ben Rice numbers - ( New Window )
So is this a case where he has failed as a catcher so they're hiding him at 1B ? Or is this a case of that like his bat so much that they're playing him at first on the days he doesn't catch ?
has ever played 1B, to be an option there. Then we could bring up Dominguez to play the OF, with one of Judge/Stanton/Soto/Verdugo playing 1B.
During Spring Training they worked Judge a little at 1st base. Dominguez is on the 7-day IL so is not an option at this point. He pulled something in his back on an awkward swing, they were supposed to be running tests yesterday to determine the severity.
that I'm upset that they are giving Rice a shot, but I'm wondering why they promoted him and not Rumfield? Rumfield is a natural 1B, has more AAA at-bats and is hitting .300 down there.
that I'm upset that they are giving Rice a shot, but I'm wondering why they promoted him and not Rumfield? Rumfield is a natural 1B, has more AAA at-bats and is hitting .300 down there.
If you're in a very deep league, sure, add him. In shallower leagues, wait and see, unless you have roster space or want to take a shot on a low probability Yankees lottery ticket.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
• Recalled LHP Clayton Andrews (#74) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Signed LHP Anthony Misiewicz (#58) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
• Signed C/INF Ben Rice (#93) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
• Placed RHP Ian Hamilton on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/17) with a right lat strain.
• Placed RHP Cody Poteet on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/15) with a right triceps strain.
• Placed INF Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to 6/17) with a right forearm fracture.
Additionally, a corresponding 40-man move will be announced later.
But Rizzo truly is addition through subtraction. He was hitting better, and maybe (just maybe) he does't have a fork in his back, but the timing of his fracture is superb. Things will be in much clearer focus as the deadline nears.
Even when the geezers hit, it's not the same. When the kids get on base things happen. When the geezers get on it takes 2 hits or an act of God to get them home.
But Rizzo truly is addition through subtraction. He was hitting better, and maybe (just maybe) he does't have a fork in his back, but the timing of his fracture is superb. Things will be in much clearer focus as the deadline nears.
Even when the geezers hit, it's not the same. When the kids get on base things happen. When the geezers get on it takes 2 hits or an act of God to get them home.
If their name is Stanton and occasionally Rizzo. Remember Judge is 32.
I saw Rizzo is out 1-2 months. Have to think Rice plays a lot as long as he’s not completely lost out there.
How long before Durbin comes back? As much as people go to bat for Torres, will we really miss that .230 average, 6 HR’s, and unreliable defense? That bases loaded AB against Boston was as atrocious as it gets.
Thanks!
If Rizzo heals up quickly he could be back in less than 2 months , so its not automatic that he'll go on the 60 day IL
It is obviously real as they have to add him to the 40 man roster, which means somebody is being DFA'd. I think it is necessity as they don't have a vet first baseman.
Is a chance to showcase him? Maybe, but I doubt that is even a concern.
Problem is that there are almost no first basemen who figure to be available who are actually good. The trade market for corner infielders looks horrid.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
I may have been going mostly on his reputation.
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He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
Rizzo and Torres have cost them a few games with their fielding, the KC game in particular as Rizzon was lazy going after the groundball hit by somebody in the 9th. Im happy they are giving this kid a chance and not using DJ and Oswaldo and bringing up Kevin Smith or something.
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He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
No Rizz has not been "good". He is not close to his normal self which is one of the best gloveman in baseball.
However -
Ben Rice is a catcher converting to 1st base and more than likely will be worse. How can it be otherwise?
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He can't be worse than Rizzo at the plate but will be a big step down in the field for sure.
I think the lack of trade options is why the Yanks brought him up. They'd normally leave him down there to keep the trade value highest rather than let him come up and be exposed. Since it doesn't look like a great market, he may be the best available option if he shows he can hit and he's 25 - nearly the same age a Soto haha.
Rizzo hasn't been great in the field this year at all. I don't see how anyone can be much worse.
No Rizz has not been "good". He is not close to his normal self which is one of the best gloveman in baseball.
However -
Ben Rice is a catcher converting to 1st base and more than likely will be worse. How can it be otherwise?
God, I hope not. Let's see. He should/could be better offensively, at least.
This year he split time between AA and AAA. Of his 61 hits, 15 were HR and 12 were doubles. He also walked 40 times in 60 games, while striking out 56 times in 222 ABs- or about 1 in just over 4 ABs. Not terrible but there is some swing and miss there. He can even run a bit, though no one will mistake him for a speedster. He had 11 SB last season and 9 this season, only getting caught 4 times over those two seasons.
His fielding is a work in progress. He has 22 games at 1B this season- and only played 33 games there prior to this season. He has primarily been a C- though his struggles in controlling the running game are obvious- last season baserunners successfully stole 62 bases in 70 attempts and this season were successful taking 54 in 60 attempts. With that said, he has success with the pitching staff in AA last year and even caught Gerrit Cole on a rehab game.
Of interest- he grew up as a hockey player and got some toughness through that. He went to Dartmouth- meaning he's got some brains too- but at the same time, it did set him back as he lost almost two entire seasons of play due to COVID in the Ivy League. He took some time to get over health issues early in his career as well as establish his bat.
Ben Rice numbers - ( New Window )
This year he split time between AA and AAA. Of his 61 hits, 15 were HR and 12 were doubles. He also walked 40 times in 60 games, while striking out 56 times in 222 ABs- or about 1 in just over 4 ABs. Not terrible but there is some swing and miss there. He can even run a bit, though no one will mistake him for a speedster. He had 11 SB last season and 9 this season, only getting caught 4 times over those two seasons.
His fielding is a work in progress. He has 22 games at 1B this season- and only played 33 games there prior to this season. He has primarily been a C- though his struggles in controlling the running game are obvious- last season baserunners successfully stole 62 bases in 70 attempts and this season were successful taking 54 in 60 attempts. With that said, he has success with the pitching staff in AA last year and even caught Gerrit Cole on a rehab game.
Of interest- he grew up as a hockey player and got some toughness through that. He went to Dartmouth- meaning he's got some brains too- but at the same time, it did set him back as he lost almost two entire seasons of play due to COVID in the Ivy League. He took some time to get over health issues early in his career as well as establish his bat. Ben Rice numbers - ( New Window )
Rice Rice baby! Ben cooked that one!
Isn't he on IL?
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If you're in a very deep league, sure, add him. In shallower leagues, wait and see, unless you have roster space or want to take a shot on a low probability Yankees lottery ticket.
Cody Poteet has a right tricep strain. No throw for 1-2 weeks.
Jasson Dominguez is awaiting MRI results.
Scott Effross and JT Brubaker will start a rehab assignment tomorrow in Tampa.
• Recalled LHP Clayton Andrews (#74) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Signed LHP Anthony Misiewicz (#58) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
• Signed C/INF Ben Rice (#93) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
• Placed RHP Ian Hamilton on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/17) with a right lat strain.
• Placed RHP Cody Poteet on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/15) with a right triceps strain.
• Placed INF Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to 6/17) with a right forearm fracture.
Additionally, a corresponding 40-man move will be announced later.
Even when the geezers hit, it's not the same. When the kids get on base things happen. When the geezers get on it takes 2 hits or an act of God to get them home.
Even when the geezers hit, it's not the same. When the kids get on base things happen. When the geezers get on it takes 2 hits or an act of God to get them home.
If their name is Stanton and occasionally Rizzo. Remember Judge is 32.