I think you're right G - they got off to such a great start and couldn't maintain for the long run. The challenge now instead of the WS might be just hanging on for a playoff spot. Cockrell needs to teach them situational hitting. Sabathia isn't much good beyond midJUly so don't expect him in the rotation next year.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Whether you call it the SkyDome or Rogers Centre, it's where the Yankees will be for the next three games. Tonight Sabathia takes the mound for the Yankees. Some cool memories of that building & Toronto - who knows maybe one day I'll return. side note: Yankee Stadium has the Judge's chamber and thanks to Timmy I have my personal Judge's corner.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
He catches up with all of us - it takes longer to heal or recover as we age - I thought that had a lot to do with Matt coming back from the viral infection & backs are no fun. With the influx of OFers & Jake under contract that makes him untradeable, most likely he will be 2018's DH. Matt was good for moral & working with the kids - could make a good hitting coach.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
They insisted there wouldn't be a 6-man rotation following the acquisition of starters Sonny Gray & Jaime Garcia earlier this week. After putting the Yankees in position to win the third game against Cleveland Saturday - Jordon Montgomery was optioned to AAA Scranton/Wilkes Barre following today's game. Come September call ups, he will most likely be back.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
A split in the books - WOW after the sloppy first two - the turnaround is a breath of fresh air. Severino went 6.2 2 hits, 1 walk , 1 run 9 Ks - Kahnile, Warren & Shreve wrapped it up. A couple key hits with risp - solid D - now it's off to Toronto for 3.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
The Judge orders that the ball shall clear the wall for #35 - AL leader.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Trailing by 1 - Severino had a 1 hitter but it was a meatball to Santana. Headley hit a sac fly to score the Yankees first run in the 6th - Todd Frazier worked a big walk to reload the bases. Jake smacked a triple to drive in 3. Toe comes through with a single - 2 out magic today.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
This comes as no surprise, hints were made throughout the game yesterday & in Joe's post game presser. Matt Holliday was placed on the DL with a tweaked back - wonder just how long it really was bothering him. Garrett Cooper was called up from S/WB. Should we speculate on the reason - will Romine see more games behind the plate so not an option to spell Headley at 1st? giving Sanchez more DHby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
definitely worth rewatchingby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
might be he needs to be right - a fraction of an inch, 1/10 off on speed - and he gets hit. It's mostly mechanics & he can't seem to get them pinpointed some nights that's when he struggles.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Jordy, DRob, Dellin & Chap provided solid pitching backed up with some outstanding D - Gardy, Torreyes (in the 9th), Judge, Ellsbury & Frazier (Todd) plus an 8th inning jack by Chase Headley snapped that losing streak. Severino is on the mound this afternoon.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
First inning runners on 2nd & 3rd one out = 0 runs - Sanchez looks lost at the plate as he goes down looking, Ellsbury flies to center - good news Didi doubled in a run just missing a 3-run jack by inches as it hit off the top of the wall. see how it developsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
as much I liked Gary last year it bothered me when there was a report that he said he learned everything in the minors - like he isn't willing to listen & learn now that he made the majors - not good for development or team. He better change his attitude or just might land back in AAA if we get another catcher healthy on the 40 man roster.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
a two out walk - Sanchez fails to block the plate & make the tag; Judge hits the runner going into 3rd & ball bounces into the seats; Sanchez 12th pass ball = trailing by 4 in the 5th. Bright side Judge has a hit and walk= see where it goes from here. Tstorms in the area so puter will be offby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
those 3 errors spelled disaster when we couldn't do much with Kluberby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Judge, Holliday, are both in slumps who knows maybe the night off will kick start them. If the bats don't wake up soon, no amount of pitching will help.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
what really pissed me was the first inning - thought Sonny might be amped maybe a little wild but never expected the 3 errorsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
As long as there is no rain on the shores of Lake Erie, tonight is what Yankee fans have been waiting for over a month - sweating through the trade deadline of July 31st - until at 3:00 pm Monday it was breaking news by Jack Curry that Brian Cashman had made the deal for Sonny Gray. In 50 shades of grey travel unis Sonny Gray will make his Yankee debut against the Cleveland Indians. The big questby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Dellin had 2 perfect innings including 3 Ks in the 8th on 9 pitches. Another missed scoring chance in the bottom of 8th with Jake on 2nd and no outs, Judge, Sanchez & Gregorio couldn't deliver. Final three outs against Shane Green - Holliday grounds out - Headly whiffs looking - T. Frazier )shutout looms) goes down swinging - series lost shutout again because lack of hittingby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
the delay at the beginning of the no rain - Yankees are losing so it pours in the 8th. Back to wasted opportunities with runners in scoring position - Judge, Holliday & Sanchez are really slumping.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Tanaka got off to a rocky start - we can't take advantage of anything - a couple misplays in the OF & trailing 0-2 in the 6thby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
They're getting the field ready - Tanaka is warming up - game should begin around 2:30by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Instead of first pitch, rain drops are falling in the Bronx with flashes of lightning. Series finale is on delay - at least it came before Tanaka started his warmups -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Any Yankee fan of long standing can tell you where they were when the news was breaking that would change our Universe for years to come. At the small airport in Canton, Ohio, Thurman Munson was checking out his plane when it crashed killing the young husband, father of three, Yankee Captain. Shock and a feeling of deep loss flooded the Universe - everyone loved him. George Steinbrenner called maby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
he just might make his Stadium debut against the Sux - at least Sonny is on his 5 day didn't skip a beat in the trade. Two meatballs did Sabathia in last night - let's hope Tanaka can give us a good afternoon delightby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
First two game in Cleveland - Sonny Gray will make his Yankee debut Thursday night on the shores of Lake Erie; Jaime Garcia Friday - since Severino threw 106 pitches last night Jordan Montgomery will stay in the rotation for the first go round giving everyone an extra day - which might benefit Tanaka.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
#55 is going to be Sonny's uni with the Yankees - Chap Has 54by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
With Jaime Garcia & Sonny Gray joining the pinstripes - following Monday's win Jonathan Holder & Garrett Cooper were optioned to S/WB. Has anyone noticed how fast players are to report to the Yankees even though they have three days. More moves ahead as Joe insists there won't be a six-man rotation. Welcome to the Bronx Jaime & Sonnyby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
The Yankees made two deals today - in addition to the Gray deal they also traded Yelfrey Ramirez to Baltimore - both deals saw the Yankees pick up international signing Bonus money which might be important come the signing time later. Something to consider is Ramirez would be one of the players we either protect under the 40-man roster and that was unlikely. FYI Caleb Smith who started yesterdaby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Just being announced on YES - the Yankees are getting the coveted Sonny Gray from Oakland. The A's get Jorge Mateo along with Dustin Fowler (on the DL after crashing into the electric box in Chicago before ever getting an ML ab) and James Kaprielian who is recovering from TJ surgery). Cash got it done - so let's hear what you think about what we gave up - remember we weren't getting him for a bagby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com