No secret I didn't watch the game but I was at the Casino with my daughter and big screens were all over the place. Much as we 'hate' the Sux and that goes double for Cora - had to like the way he gave a Torrelike interview pregame that certain pitchers were not going to used. We know that Joe T would never pitch even Mariano two innings 2 games in a row. Can't wait for the Yankee brass to startby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
but just like the Yankees during every 27 championship year - the Sux had to produce on the field with the assistance of some questionable calls from the umpires. So far the 2018 Sux have performed better than the other 31 teams - but they still can't win 125 gamesby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
For all those Sux fans in your life who have no class - when they make their snarky remarks, give them the message I sent to the son of my best friend - take 2018 but remember 1918 the Sux didn't win another WS until 2004 - all their championships in the 20th century were prior to 1919. so enjoy 2018 because 2104 is a long way in the future.. Also you can note that it was easier to win in the 20tby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
it's bad enough here where it's split between Yankees, Sux & Muts fans - Yankee fans try to circle together - watched bits & pieces of the Brew Crew games. Competitive games but rooting against Machado - shows nothing worthy of Yankee class & traditionby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
remember what happened in 1918 and the following 86 years = small consolation but if it makes you smile worth it don't be surprised in the MLB fix is in for the Sux guess that's why I didn't more than check scoresby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Oh well like you probably know I'm not doing more than checking for scores during the game - just can't looking at the blasted Sux - besides I don't like the TBS broadcasters. but Fox & SPN are the worst.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Didi's surgery went as expected - recovery could be anywhere from June - August. If roster stays as is, Bird has a chance to win his job back in ST. Still has faith in Gary - me too. Not available though clubs are calling to inquire. Andujar still developing don't look into him not playing in the final game with CC on the mound; he will be the hot corner. Severino tipping pitches - would not thenby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Do we really need another Robbie Cano type player - sure he can put up big stats but so do Judge & Stanton (if he stays in pinstripes); Sanchez could bounce back after a down year with injuries; Not sure if Gardy's option is picked up but we need some blue-collar, down'n'dirty (not dirty players like the way Machado has been sliding into second) players who can produce with singles if neededby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Gotta love the headlines - first that RP Barnes of the Sux is using pine tar now all of a sudden the Dodgers, the Indians and now the Sux have caught a 'Stros spygate - some guy recording on his cell phone the opposition dugouts to steal signs & info. Oh well guess the Yankees didn't see him during the ALCS last year.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Kershaw is going to retire a Dodger - talk about being the face of the team. They're happy together and don't see anything breaking that up.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
remember Michael Pineda did the same thing with pine tar but was not reprimanded until he blatantly had it on his neck. Now we're talking the darling Sux of SPN & the Commish office who can do no wrong.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I'd rather go after Corbin & sign Happ for next year. Not watching the Dodgers often - per TMKS Machado is another 'loafer' running to first and in a playoff game to boot. That's not what we want on the team especially at $40 thou per. Let Gleyber play short & see if Walker would sign a one year deal. Can't wait till the brass starts getting together tossing ideas around - my first moveby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I wasn't thrilled when we got Stanton - wasn't sure about his attitude fitting in with the team. Call me old-fashioned but I don't accept the idea that a K is better than hitting into a DP. At least making contact with the ball gives you a chance for something productive to happen. Got to the point when Stanton was at the plate I expected a K more often than a hit and with Hicks if anybody was onby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Not five minutes after Boone said we could have Didi back for the bulk of the season, Cash was saying he had no idea how long Didi would be out and he was to cover all options for the Team with his staff to find the best solution for the Yankees going forward. We are under the tax and have $$$ coming off the books. Why not make an offer for Manny and Corbin to bolster things then fill in the piecby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
been thinking the same - plus there is no guarantee how strong his elbow or throwing will be following the surgery. We hear about the successes but have there been cases when players did not return to play as wellby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
not surprising & we do have cap room. In light of the announcement on Didi, might be a good option to sign Walkerby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Didi had an MRI yesterday and is scheduled for TJ surgery on his right arm. Surgery could be next week & back at some point next season - more will be known following the procedure. He felt something after he went out to left & made the throw at Funkway And the Hot Stove hasn't even begun yet -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Don't think so UK = Corbin & Charlie Morton have been the FA top pitchers listedby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
pull up a chair & have some off season "GMing" with us. Welcome aboardby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
It's time for us "Monday morning GM's" to have some fun - let's start with CC. We know he wants to reach the 3000 K marks but due to age & knees isn't reliable to pitch every 5 days. However, if he would accept an incentive contract - swingman type (spot starter/long relief) I wouldn't mind seeing him comeback. We know he would be great working with the young corps of pitchers cominby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
we don't need more egos/superstars. We need guys who can play some little ball and manufacture runs, take that extra base.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
both are FA along with Britton - I would try to sign Britton & Happ -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
now do we go after big $$$ players or keep the payroll in check but get some solid blue collar players. We have a solid nucleus to build on - but need those gritty players like Gardy who work pitch counts & don't mind getting down & dirty. Accent pieces to compliment the power boys of Judge, Stanton, Sanchez & Voit.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Of course he would or maybe longer he gets worse every year and now it's cost us two games at least in the ALCS - been saying for at least 2 years he has to go even before Girardi. Too many screwups (that were always blamed on the manager) He doesn't seem to be able to change plans according to what's happening in the game. Just listen to Boone's statements - we didn't wanted Sabathia to pitch tby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
There are many reasons for losing tonight BUT a big factor was Sabathia giving up 3 in the 3rd. He wasn't sharp in the first two so really was surprised to see him come out for the 3rd especially with DRob warming in the pen. Why the he!! was he allowed to continue with so much at stake. After the blowout Monday, how demoralizing to fall behind by 3 even early in the game - at least the Bronx faiby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Remember Nasty Nate from the 2016 Yankees - the roller coaster ride when he pitched but when that slider was working, he was downright down & dirty. The end of the season he had the tear that required TJ in the off season. Roster moves to protect some youngsters from draft exposure saw the Yankees release him - at the time I don't think they really expected any team to pick him up BUT Tampaby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
How does the starting pitcher not know what the time the game starts? He's late getting out to the pen for pregame warm up so he's already behind schedule and then slowly starts getting bombed - shutout first; one run in the second *& hammered in the third. Looks like a long, miserable night ahead. Oh Severino is not sharp nor dominating. Evo is cruisingby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
how often do we hear announcers say that was called because he's a rookie - strike zones vary with umpires; how often do they screw up the low pitches on Judge? They can't be too blatant on missed calls - and sometimes the play of the game will interfere. We've even seen hpu expand the strike zone as the game goes or depending on the pitcher. Maddux always got a wide zone. Were sports better offby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Thought about this Saturday when Voit was called out at second by Chelsea crew overturning the call on the field = except for the Sux I doubt anyone else thought there was enough to clearly make a difference - granted it became moot when Smashchez creamed one out of Funkway. Set me to wondering then and again this morning when I read the headlines tennis judges had been fired for making calls thby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com