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
it's verified on YES - like we needed more injuries to productive players.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Can I hope this is just a nasty rumor - Starlin Castro is headed back to the DL just a week after returning to action. Assuming that it's hammy issues. Tyler Wade has been recalled from SWB. (guess that means it be true) so far it's hitting the YES wire - see what they say on pregame.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
the M's used conjecture and said 444' - I think they were trying to soothe the pitcher's feeling about giving up a monster blast might have a better update tonight on YES - wouldn't be surprised if the crew took to manual methods to get a more accurate footage. Totally ridiculous MLB says it was off their 'radar'by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Just an FWIW on the trade with the Pale Hose- Tommy is showing to be a fit in the pen; we know DRob will be everything from 7. 8, 9th inning relief , even to come in when Chap struggles; Todd Frazier is adjusting to road greys book is still out in pinstripes (next week). On the other hand, Tyler Clippard was charged with the Sox loss last night. So at least for the first few days, looks like we gby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I don't care what the Statcast said that blast was more than 440' had to be 500+ - the last row of the set-back upper deck - and Aaron made #31 look so easy. CC picked up the W on his 37th birthday - he didn't have his best stuff so Joe took him out when he walked the leadoff batter in the 6th though C didn't like it, he did understand the bigger picture. We got to see Kahnaille (Okay Tommy, stilby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
that's been a problem since mid Juneby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
At least last night was worth staying up - Luis Severino battled King Felix for 7 innings - the first five scoreless until Gardy took a FB into the stands. Severino is showing maturity & development as a pitcher not just a thrower - he made pitches when he got in trouble going 7 shutout , he is part of the future. Chase Headley played his first game at 1st without missing a beat. Todd Frasierby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Let's hope Seattle is better and we turn things around - late night weekend aheadby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
guess it ain't happening todayby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
With the trade adding three players but only losing one from the MLB roster - roster moves had to be made. First Chasen Shreve was optioned to S/WB. Kind of surprising but not a real shocker - Rob Refsnyder and Je-Man Kei were DFA'd - it was becoming clear that the brass was pretty much giving up on Rob's place in the franchise.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
After a cool morning looking at the wedding pix from the photog, time to get back to Yankee baseball. Watching ENCORE and prepping for the afternoon rubber game as Jordy takes the mound against the Twinkies.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
he wasn't unhappy to leave so let's see how he fits in with Chap & Dellin- should boost the penby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
now we'll see if he can play in the Bronxby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I think I hate this time of year - no matter how much I love the Yankees & Baseball season - trying to keep up with the rumors and speculations of trades in the headlines drives a body nutso. It's one thing when we throw things around here at TYB but when the media tosses them around or worse an agent drops names driving up the value of their client. These days it's starting & relief pitcby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Greg Bird had his surgery this morning - and issued a statement on twitter. This kid shows stamina & determination stating he is going to do everything in his power to play before the season is over. It's a powerful statement and if you can find it - definitely worth reading to see his mettle.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Greg Bird is now also scheduled to have ankle surgery tomorrow - wonder how the jerk who said he wasn't trying hard enough to get back on the field feels now. There is a possibility he could resume baseball activities in September (6-8) weeks but most likely will miss the remainder of 2017 - Greg has virtually missed the majority of 2 seasons - what next for this kid.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Bryan Mitchell takes the mound for his first start of this season; questionable lineup at Target Field: Ellsbury CF Frasier LF Judge RF Holliday DH Castro 2B Gregorius SS Headley 3B Romine C Guessing that Gary & Sanz are missing because of the opposing pitcher but let's see what Joe says pregame - Gary might still be suffering after-effects of the 16 inning marathon Saby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
You almost have to feel bad for Michael Pineda; this is the walk year so he was working to snare a multimil/year deal, His performance was like a roller coaster on Coney Island - highs when his nastiness was on target and bottom out when he had no idea where his control was. Going into Beantown for 4 games, it was announced that he had suffered a tear in the UC of his right arm. Second opinion toby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com