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:
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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
Notes on Bad Luck, Sean Casey, and Donnie Baseball
My apologies to those of you who have told me that you like my writing style, today I’m just going to throw some numbers and information at you. I'm going this route partially because I’m short on time (and patience) today and partially because I’m not sure the information needs further explanation and analysis. Let’s … Continue reading Notes on Bad Luck, Sean Casey, and Donnie Baseball
Yankees’ Pitching: Much Worse Than You Think
I certainly have my flaws as both a human being and a baseball fan, but I’ve always tried to avoid overreacting to one loss in a baseball season (admittedly not always successfully). It’s literally just one game out of 162, and long-term trends are far more important to pay attention to. One of those trends … Continue reading Yankees’ Pitching: Much Worse Than You Think
Likely to be a Dreary Weekend for the Yankees
As opposed to choosing a side between optimism and pessimism, I try to be a realist. From that vantage point it’s hard to expect much from the Yankees this weekend in south Florida and by extension the rest of the season. (He typed, while looking at the remaining optimists out there…) Despite having a good … Continue reading Likely to be a Dreary Weekend for the Yankees
The Volpe Situation
With regards to the Yankees’ ineptitude, there isn’t too much to discuss that hasn’t already been talked to death. On the season, they’re 20-27 without Aaron Judge in the lineup and since Judge simultaneously destroyed a fence and his toe, the team has averaged 3.8 runs per game. (For perspective, only Oakland and Kansas City … Continue reading The Volpe Situation
Facts 1, Sean Casey 0
On Monday the Yankees announced they hired former MLBer (and not insignificantly, long time friend of Yankees’ Manager Aaron Boone) Sean Casey to be their new hitting coach after parting ways with former hitting coach Dillon Lawson over the weekend. Casey came out figuratively swinging in a video he posted yesterday in which he said, … Continue reading Facts 1, Sean Casey 0
Out of Left Field, July 4th Edition
Reminder: Out of Left Field is an occasional post about matters that may not need 1,000 words of analysis but are worth mentioning anyway. In no particular order: I’ve made it a policy not to share drivel on my blog, so I won’t, but there is an article on MLB.com about last night’s game that … Continue reading Out of Left Field, July 4th Edition
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