Let’s talk about the 2024 Yankees under the assumption there won’t be any major changes to the roster between now and March 28th. Should the reigning NL Cy Young award winner (who’s still out there somewhere) land in the Bronx, we’ll revisit this conversation. Are the Yankees better than they were at the end of … Continue reading Glass Half Empty
Out of Left Field, 2024
I’m going to begin by doing something that I hate when other people do: I’m going to apologize for MBP not being around too often and being off the grid for most of the offseason. (I really hate when folks do that – I always think “dude, I didn’t even realize you weren’t around until … Continue reading Out of Left Field, 2024
The Giancarlo Stanton Problem
Now that we’ve all wiped away the tears of joy from ugly crying at the Yankees’ acquisition of Juan Soto, we need to acknowledge the bigger picture: The Yanks’ lineup still has some major question marks smack dab in the middle of it. Anthony Rizzo, DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton are all 34 years old … Continue reading The Giancarlo Stanton Problem
Roy White: From Compton to the Bronx
Here are two things Yankee fans need to know: First, and with due respect to Charlie Keller and Brett Gardner, Roy White is the most underrated Yankee of all-time. Secondly, Roy White, with the help of writer Paul Semendinger, has an autobiography out, titled “Roy White: From Compton to the Bronx”. Let’s start with the … Continue reading Roy White: From Compton to the Bronx
And We’re Off…
“That escalated in a hurry.” – Ron Burgundy For a while it seemed, from the outside anyway, there was a philosophical divide of some sort among the higher ups within the Yankee organization. To be fair, none of us really knows what goes on behind closed doors, but when the team hired Brian Sabean and … Continue reading And We’re Off…
Attn. Volpe Haters and Lovers:
Anthony Volpe came into the 2023 season as both a very highly regarded prospect, and the Yankees starting shortstop. For far too many reasons to list here – probably the disappointing season on the team level at the top of the list – opinions and judgments varied greatly on Volpe throughout the season, and still … Continue reading Attn. Volpe Haters and Lovers:
Let’s Give Ian Hamilton Some Recognition
Yes, by and large, the 2023 season for the Yankees was tough to watch. Yet we shouldn’t ignore some of the bright spots, one of whom was Ian Hamilton who came out of nowhere to be a very good relief pitcher and a key part of a very good bullpen. Hamilton was an 11th round … Continue reading Let’s Give Ian Hamilton Some Recognition
Yesterday’s Positives (seriously) and Looking Forward to Detroit
I might be in the minority, but I was in a better mood than usual after a Yankees loss yesterday. Sure, the bullpen blew a lead against a team that can hit, but that happens, nothing to get your pinstripes in a bunch about. I was more impressed by the positives (that have been negatives … Continue reading Yesterday’s Positives (seriously) and Looking Forward to Detroit
Rodón Has Been Worse Than You Think
I’m not a gambling man, but if I were I’d bet a large sum of money that at some point on the Prime Video broadcast today, Yankees announcers will try to convince us that Carlos Rodón is coming off a good start and hasn’t been as bad as his ERA indicates. Don’t buy it. Rodón … Continue reading Rodón Has Been Worse Than You Think
Once the Towel is Tossed, We Can Change Course
Hi. We may have met, I’m the guy who’s defended Aaron Boone from day one. As I’ve delineated, the Yankees have overachieved with him at the helm in his six seasons in the Bronx, and team overachievement, to me, is the mark of a good manager (much better than “but…but…rings!”). And despite the common criticisms … Continue reading Once the Towel is Tossed, We Can Change Course
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