It’s going to be a busy offseason for the Yankees. As expected, Anthony Rizzo was paid to go away, and the Yankees smartly decided that Gerrit Cole should go nowhere. I think we’d all be shocked if Clay Holmes returned – not because he isn’t very good, because spending significant money on relivers is silly. … Continue reading The Curious Case of Gleyber Torres
Some final thoughts on the 2024 regular season and the upcoming postseason: Going by record, strength of schedule, and run differential, the Yankees were clearly the best team in the American League in 2024. The good news? They’re better right now than they were at any point this season. For a good chunk of the … Continue reading Let’s Look Back and Forward:
Hey, sometimes real-life business gets in the way, so I haven’t been around as much as I normally like to be. So, here’s a quick temperature check on the Yankees since my last Yankees related rant: In no particular order… The trade deadline saw the acquisitions of Jazz Chisolm Jr., and Mark Leiter Jr. As … Continue reading Yankees Temperature Check
It’s July 25th, the Yankees are just short of two thirds through the 2024 season, and they are on pace for 93 wins. As many folks, me included, had them pegged for a 91-92 win team before the season started, the Yanks are in a good spot overall, despite the 11-22 stretch they’re in. Here’s … Continue reading What Needs to Happen for the Yankees…
There’s been much banter in Yankee Universe over the past few years about the team’s proclivity for going with - and more importantly, sticking with – veteran players whether they produce or not, versus giving opportunities and regular playing time to prospects. Fans often cite that the late 90s dynasty was built on the backs … Continue reading Hard Decision: Trade Gleyber?
The Yankees got a great game from Gerrit Cole (but a questionable decision to leave him in the game) and bunted far too often, but another shutdown performance from the bullpen and a walk-off long ball from Gleyber did the job. Cue Sinatra! As much as we’d like the rest of the Sunday to celebrate, … Continue reading Quick Recap and Game 2 Preview:
The Yanks got off to a great start in their series with Toronto, taking game one of the three-game set by a final score of Gleyber Torres 3, Toronto 2. With the win – their 10th in a row, and 12th of their last 13 – the Yankees extended their lead in the AL East … Continue reading NYY vs. TOR: Taillon vs. Manoah
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