Stanton finally got a big hit at The Cathedral II but got give credit to Jonathan Holder - two quality relief outings this week. He kept the M's at bay to give the O time to get cooking. Definitely a TEAM built around 25+ guys, everyone is contributingby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Domingo & Jonathan are promising. Dom seems to be gaining poise & Confidence with each inning and reminds me a bit of a "young" Severino but might still need seasoning to see how he does when he doesn't have his best stuff against quality hitters. Lois only had one start tonight is #2 and remember he skipped AAA. Getting another 3/4 type starter for stability in the playoffs couby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Sure glad I'm not the one making these decisions: to make room for Jonathan last week Tyler Austin was optioned to S/WB with the statement that Ronald Torreyes offered more flexibility to the lineup. Here we are Monday & Clint Frazier has been called up. Rumors say Gardy has a sore knee. A pitcher is being called up as the 26th player for game 2 - the 5/16 postponed.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
we need to take care of business - but feels good to be on top. First half of the season is winding down & feelings are so resembling '98 run. Everyone has to stay HEALTHY - no more injuries especially to pitchersby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Can't wait to see him pitch again - Jonathan showed pose & confidence picking up his first MLB K & W - he was able to pitch out of a bases loaded jam to maintain his 5 inning shutout. Threw the most pitches of the season at 91 making the jump from AA. 4 walks but chalk them up to butterflies just missing the corners of some outside pitches.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
On Ron Guidry bobblehead night to celebrate Gator's 18 K - Dom Germaine will start against the Rays. Loaisiga will start tomorrow nightby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
CC is starting tonight with Austin Romine behind the plate - Sonny Gray scheduled tomorrow night & expect Austin again. That gives Gary Sanchez three days off including the day off yesterday.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I had no problem with Judge sitting last night - gives him two almost three days in a rest to get treatment & rest the jammed wrist. Last year he kept playing through the shoulder injury and remember how that sucked for 6 weeks. If I'm worried about anyone, it's beginning to be Sanchez. His average is minuscule while swinging at some bad pitches - okay IF Thames does his job, that can be corby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
talking to a friend before Saturday's game & I said how I don't mind facing the top pitchers because players are up for it but facing a new or lesser quality pitcher scares me because there is a tendency to let your guard down while the pitcher is geared up to be facing the Yankees. Pretty much what happened this weekend. Plus Severino is pitching well but just hasn't been quite as dominatingby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and no pitchers were injured running the bases - losing Tanaka even for 10 (but we know it's probably longer) is a blow to an already questionable rotation.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
fielding his position even running bases in practice is a different animal than sprinting around the bases - and unless you're a NL pitcher you don't do that on a consistent basis. surprised more pitchers don't get injured running bases- Remember Chen Ming Wang pretty much ruined his career stumbling around thirdby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
we need 3 starters to come through with their A games this weekend, solid D and not to give abs away (to quote The Warrior). We can't look at the Muts & say they got swept by the O's who sport the worst record - 2 game series. The hype of the fan base carries some weight - may Yankee fans will jam Shiti Field.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I'm looking at Romine catching both Sonny & Luis (Gray & Severino) at least until Gary gets his batting eye back. I can deal with that while Austin is having productive abs.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
we need to win those makeup games coming up & take possession of 1st - then go on a win streak.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Gary is definitely swinging at pitches he never did last season - that's what Marcus is being paid to work on with him - but only seems to be getting worse. We could win over 100 games - and have to play a winner-moves-on WC to advance but still made the playoffs. In 1954 - there only were two leagues-American & National - the Yankees won over 100 (in a 154 game season) but didn't make it toby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Fresh off last night's 13-inning affair & the Yankees returning to the Big Apple - first 3 at Shiti before the real Stadium - started to think. Everyone (Yankee Universe at least) is thrilled with Sonny's last two games and the fact that just maybe Stanton is starting to bulk his average. All this has taken place on the road - let's see what happens next week when Sonny starts in the Bronx &aby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I'm thinking Buffalo/Rochester area -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and that kid better be in school today - sorry but that was my thought as the game went to extra innings -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
heart stopping - before the Judge issued his verdict I was thinking what a waste if the Yankees didn't win while contemplating who we had left in the pen. and now they're in their own beds sleeping - not sure if Boone scheduled a workout at The Stadium for this afternoonby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Hicks then got a 3-run monster blast of his own to give CC a 7-2 win. CC had 7 solid innings just giving up 2 solo shots - DRob and Chasen closed it out - Shreve is really developing as a relief specialist out of the pen. Pen is rested and in good shape for tonight's finale in Toronto as Sonny Gray is on the mound -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
SPN gives up Yankee Sunday night game vs. Jays - it will be played at the original 1:05 start time - Yankees have the DHer in Baltimore scheduled on Monday July 9th.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
After all this time on the DL being shut down & expecting his return, Thursday he will be undergoing Tommy John surgery. We need solid starting pitching - dependable pitching. Not good newsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
in the days of the Boss I could see him forfeiting the game in Toronto. MLBBPA needs to step up for the rights of the players in this against SPN greedby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Should be interesting to see how this all plays out since the mighty Sux-favorite SPN decided to 'cop' the Yankees-Jays Sunday game for an 8 pm start when the Yankees already had a DHer in Baltimore on the schedule. Shows no consideration for the health & safety of the players not even sure if it was ratings or just a way to push the Yankees. Loved Aaron Boone speaking up about the issue &by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
possible none of the pitchers available showed much - stock pile a couple blocking catchers & one being a switch hitter who can also pitch isn't a bad idea. Our scouts usually have an idea on a course of action - I'm sure there will be an interview shortly with Cash to shed light on the scene.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
not the way we wanted to end the game - too many wasted opportunities in game 2 plus the botched fielding play with 3 youngsters and none taking charge. Frazier should have called off both Torres & Andjuar. Not a bad game from Dom - should have beaten Friers. .by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
YES showed that interview during rain delay & I thought it was great - Aaron hasn't given up on getting that game back to an afternoon. I really think SPN & FOX have no consideration for teams/players nothing but their Bleepin' ratings. & I for one hate their coverage of games.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Another rainout in Baltimore - geez 2/4 games another DHer scheduled for August 25th - oh well off to Detroit for the twinbill tomorrow then to Toronto. Severino & Dom will pitch tomorrow's games.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
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