In '95 no one had any idea what Mariano could be - he was an ineffective starter at that time and didn't have his magic cutter yet. Though not Mariano, Dellin struggled until they put him in the pen/ In 2016 Severino was a mess as a starter but star in relief - but look what he did in 2017. But as for analytical manager, they're taking all the fun out of baseball/ Why bother playing a game - jusby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Here we are on the cusp of the weekend - almost half of November is gone, GM & Manager contracts for the Yankees expired midnight October 31st and neither position has been filled. Details are allegedly be worked out for Brian's new contract, hopefully that's the case since he is continuing to serve in that capacity and fielding questions & interviewing candidate(s) for the 2018 NYY managby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
In spite of his hiccups behind the plate, Gary's bat never faltered once he got in the groove = Gary Sanchez #IamGary wins the catcher's Sliver Sluggerby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Aaron has been decreed the right field Silver Slugger winner for 2017. This kid is going to garner a lot of hardware in his first season - just hope he stays healthy and collects for many years to come.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
even Cash admits that - just hope they didn't make a big, a HUGE mistake letting Joe go. Best part Cash is doing this without a contract of his own - hasn't been agreed to yet let alone signed.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
don't forget Corey Liddle (10-2006)who died just after the season ended. Roy was really cool - never met him but could him interact with teammates & fans when attending games at SkyDome/Rodgers Centre. Was the Jays premier pitcher. RIP Roy Hallidayby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and the quote: "I have truly enjoyed the past four years playing for this organization and for the wonderful fans of New York." Tank will be here through 2020by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Saturday, midnight will be another deadline for the Yankees. At that time Masahiro Tanaka must render his decision on whether or not to opt of his current contract with the Yankees and explore FA waters. The early part of the 2017 season was a struggle but Tank had a resurgent end of the season including some stellar post season starts. Should he decide on FA I hope the Yankees don't go crazy (esby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Former Yankee & Mut hitting coach, Kevin Long has signed in that position with the Washington Nationals. KLong was passed over for the Muts manager and so moves on to their arch rival.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
don't consider this a big loss - wasn't thrilled with a lot of his decisions as 3rd base coach. Don't mind if Cockrell & Rothchild go either - Rob Thomson has always impressed and been a "team player" as 3rdbse/infield coach then bench coach. Let's see where Tony Pena lands.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
November 1st has arrived - two months (61 days) remain in 2017 - 54 days until Christmas - fall weather has actually arrived. To Yankee fans it always means that officially Joe Girardi, Brian Cashman & the coaching contracts are done. Tonight is game 7 of the WS (haven't done more than channel surf to catch occasional scores) which means tomorrow the MLB will 'permit' teams to make announcemeby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
not in public - but wonder if he even got a chance during the two days of conversation in the upper offices before the press notice was released.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I'm still pissed with the way this was handled & worried about who they will bring in.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
some interesting names - though Madden didn't mention S/WB manager Al Pedrique. Another thing, sorry but I don't consider Raul Ibanez to be a Yankee even though he played what 1 or 2 seasons in pinstripes - plus he has no managerial or coaching experience. Let's face until November gets here when the action really begins there will be a lot of speculation. BTW guess this means that Hal is extendiby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I'm not a reporter, don't make a living with words but I have been a Yankee most of my life - & that's a long, long time. There have been moves I didn't agree with, didn't like, players traded that I didn't want to see go - I've seen many changes in the game and how things were handled - but in all but two (the firing of Yogi (twice) & Bert Campanaris just because I couldn't stand him) gaby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and I would wish Joe all the best - not liking what about hearing. He was too tense around the players; he didn't soothe bruised egos (like calling out Sanchez for his sloppy D behind the plate); this decision was not just made so can't wait till the WS is over and we get a little more info beyond it. Joe has passion for the game and a good poker face.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I'm really pissed with this one - Joe has managed the way they wanted using sabermetrics, & whatever other technical reports were given to him. He has given his best efforts - no he wasn't perfect but tell me that even Hal is? This decision should have been Joe's or at least made with mutual agreement. Handled badly to boot - and announced on FAN and not YES - they blew it. OH and by the waby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
me either - of course for me, it goes back to hating the Brooklyn Dodgers who were regular Yankee foes in the WS when I was little. And the attitude of many Astros turned me against them. Those ugly beards need to goby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Instead of rewriting, I decided to copy & paste: JCTV New York City FC Videos The Chris Shearn Show More Yankees prospects thriving in Arizona Fall League The future remains bright for a Yankees organization still flush with young talent 10/24/2017 12:13 PM ET By A.J. Herrmann Justus Sheffield |(PinstripedProspects.com) The New York Yankees have been lauded over tby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
yeah but bet we know where those reporters were fromby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
It is official decreed that Aaron Judge is the ROY in the AL. He received all but two votes - Boston & Houston - Andrew Benitendi & Yulinski Gurriel. For Yankees fans there was never a doubt after May - oh maybe during his 6 weeks struggle. Congratulations Aaronby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Interesting poll - a couple of them it would depend on just what they want. Tanaka - if he opts out, then let him go - the elbow is not worth an extension. CC - if he is willing to a 1 year deal with incentives maybe with a team option, ok- not worth mega contract. Pineda won't be ready to start the season (?) following TJ - no telling what he will bring to the table and he was like a rubber ballby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
a good day to reflect on how far this Team came in just six months - the ups & downs; the injuries; a team that was to be in a rebuilding season with no thoughts of post season until 2019. We will each have our favorite games, moments & memories. Use this time to embrace them before we begin to focus on 2018. This was an exciting season and we have a corps of youth to carry us forward toby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
So proud of this Team - they played 'blue collar' baseball more like family. Pulling for each, hanging together, they gelled as a unit and gave their all. As we recover from seeing it all end, remember this is a young team with a few veterans for leadership - but that was in March & April as we watched the Baby Bombers mature and mesh into leaders themselves. They gained experience with eachby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
He should have had an error - his D sucks during this series along with his abs. WOW amazing catch by The Judge to take a HR away. Morton changed his approach - throwing 1st pitch strikes so not driving up his pitch count. Could be a long night? Probably be going to the pens during the 5th or 6th as CC approaches 50 - probably on 75 count unless he gets in trouble again, Kahnle was up in the 4thby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Who knows Dellin just might step up in a clinch? Even if CC gives us 4 solid innings to keep us in the game I trust the pen to rise to the occasion. We need to put the pressure on the 'stros work the pitch counts & not swing at bad pitches. At least Morton & McCuellers are probably their first two out of the gate - if it's close near the end we could see Keuchel for an inning & don'tby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Game 7 for all the marbles; win or go home; backs against the wall. Seems that the kids play their best in those must win games, but this time it's scary. Houston found their bats & 10th man last night. Every player on will be available as CC once again tries to bring home the win following a lose. Not going to rehash last night - it was a bitter loss - tonight we need to attack early and scoby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
going to take a big comeback as Verlander is dealing & Severino just imploded in the 5th. Going to have to kick into the next gear and start hitting or pushing Verlander soon or he will go all the way. Shades of 01 against the D'backsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com