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
that includes the Yankee win streak at 6 - thankfully KC beat the Sux so we remain in 1st. We had chances but could not get a key hit. Romine took a beating - initial x-rays of the hand were negative but I would wait till the swelling goes down. Nasty hit. Judge is in a big funk & Sanchez is swinging at bad pitches - hoped that Holliday was coming around yesterday but an 0fer today says otherby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I agree with Hitman - stay with getting younger & don't mortgage the fam for the quick fix. If we can get Gray w/o giving up Torres or Frasier - ok. Remember going into 2017 no one expected the kids to take charge for another year or two - w019 was the target date. What we're getting now is the cherry on top - the youth movement is here. CC will probably be gone along with Pineda in 2018. Ifby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Caleb Smith (3.1 Innings 71 pitches)started but didn't fair too well - gave up 1st inning meatball and Joe went to the pen early - Warren, Dellin (6th) Kahnile, DRob & Chap who picked up the W with MLB's fastest of the year. Smash hit one out to tie it up.Chase Headley pinchhit a 2-run home run to give the Yankees the lead but DRob yielded a blast to the Dud. Bottom of the 9th was cool Heaby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Masahiro goes 8 innings giving up 1 R on 2 H 14Ks 0 W = was perfect through 5.2 - 7th inning gopher ball to Dud spoiled the shutout. Gardy & Judge went yard with Red Thunder contributing a 3 run moonshot. Didi added an rbi single in the 8th to extend his hitting streak to 10. Awesome team game.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Aaron made his trek to the dentist - tooth is all better & the Judge is ready to hold court tonight. Waiting for the lineup to see if Joe is playing himby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and had to laugh T. Frasier tried to blame C. Frasier - Clint denied picking up the helmet & hoped he wouldn't have to pay for the dental work. Hopefully the Yankee organization will - after all it was 'job related' - FYI yep watching ENCORE to see it all over again, Yogi reigns de je vue all over againby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and the Judge gets a chipped tooth celebratingby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
we didn't want Duda - let's get us a pitcher - focus on what we can control not what anyone else is doing much better for the heart rateby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Tonight begins a 4-game series with the 3rd place Rays. The Sux have an off day - time to make up ground on them and put distance with the Rays. Right now we have a game & a half lead over Tampa while trailing the Sux by 1. CC will take the mound tonight-Didi & Clint have been hot but Gary needs to get his act together both at the plate & behind it. Don't know if it's that sophomore jby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
foul ball into the stands hit someone in the face - they left for treatment bleeding - wasn't shown on broadcast but talked about on Michael Kay yesterdayby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Severino is turning out to be a quality starter - Clint isn't going to make it easy to send him down for even 2 weeks - Aaron might have needed the day off after the incident Tuesday night, an accident but knowing his demeanor he must have felt better badby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Todd Frasier made his hometown debut last night - 1st ab was a weird triple play - this afternoon he smashed his first Yankee Stadium dinger as the Yankees take a 9-2 lead into the 8th.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
The Yankees have been doing the 7th inning stretch with God Bless America for a long time - many probably think it's old hat especially if watching at home. This afternoon there were a lot of summer campers in the stands - one little girl probably no more than 6 or 7 singing her little heart out a note or so ahead of Kate but she was so adorable. Then a little boy on a hot day holding his fudgesiby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Bad enough they have Meredith Merokovitz doing clubhouse; keep throwing Nancy Newman on everything now there's some ditzy blond on the pregame show. Call me prejudiced if you want but these chicks just annoy - Jack, Bob, the guys are wearing suit & ties - this Sarah chick is wearing a halter type blouse to go with her nasally voiceby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Weather permitting the Yankees open two games against the Reds followed by four with the Rays - time to roll off some wins and pick up ground. It's exciting watching the kids come up making MLB debuts - Red Thunder is doing all in his power to show he wants to stay. Time to make the right moves and give the kids a fair chance. Ells has not lived up to expectations of that one year before we signeby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
who knows of McBroom is worth more than a bag of peanuts? Had to almost feel sorry for Ref - he tried so hard & is a good kid just couldn't find a niche to fit in.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
In mid June following a sweep of the O's the Yankees went on a horrid streak not being able to win a series; watching a 4 game lead of the AL East evaporate to a 2.5 games trailing. Outstanding pen work this after in Seattle saw the streak snapped as we won 3/4 with a 6-4 win. Starter Caleb Smith blew a 3 run lead in the 4th - that's when the pen of Chad Green, Dellin, DRob and Chap took over andby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
He has the velocity but something is wrong. Batters are able to hit his heater or not swing at his stuff just off the corner. It's getting scary when he comes in to save a close game.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
No real surprise since he had been DFA'd last week that Rob Refsnyder will no longer don pinstripes. Rob has been traded to Toronto for some McBroom (or something like that)by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Been a busy day and now getting ready to wrap up this road trip - worked on more pix from the wedding then breakfast with my son-in-law & his girlfriend (Laurie's husband) Looked at the YES wire and see Smith is pitching for us - first thought "Yes, it's not Cessa" then who is Smith. Had to check the roster then it dawned Caleb Smith. See what he can bring. Side note - Ji-Man Choiby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
too many meatballs - but #32 brings the Yankees within 1 in the 6thby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com