Monday, March 11, 2024

Do the Yankees dare mention their greatest victory this spring?

 

Yesterday, the Yankees showcased their prototype victory strategy for 2024. It goes this way:

Play all your best hitters (in this case, except for Anthony Volpe).

Have Juan Soto hit another HR.

Score nine runs.

Bang out 17 hits.

Use six pitchers.

Hold on for dear life.

On the hitting side, almost everything worked, even Oswaldo Cabrera, who went 3-3, lifting his spring average to .154.  (Not to mention Jose Trevino, who homered in his first at-bats of the spring, and even Giancarlo, with two hits.)

Opening Day is two and a half weeks away. Right now, the main unresolved issues involve the final bullpen mop-up arms and the roster's 26th man, the utility lug nut. Overall, the Yankees are sitting cozy and warm. 

And, gulp, do we dare mention why?

Editors Note: Before continuing, consider this disclaimer. The following contains implied  reverse juju that some readers may consider objectionable, if not completely asinine. Nor does it necessarily project the views and opinions of this website. It should not be read aloud in the presence of children. Nor should it be printed out from its normal ether form.

Okay, I assume you're reading, disregarding your better instincts? 

I'm serious: Maybe you should turn back. You won't like what's coming. 

Okay, here goes... 

The Yankees have not suffered any major injuries this spring.

Aside from Oswald Peraza - a tough loss, especially for Peraza - everybody appears to be healthy. The worst, apparently Tommy Kahnle, might not even keep him from missing opening day. 

Basically, we can dismiss the losing record. Not one our starting players is hurt.

There. I've said it. God help us.

28 comments:

AboveAverage said...

E.D.

I just read the above post.

Now I’m hiding under the bed.

(thankfully I grabbed my coffee first)

I have never felt this kind of fear before.

That “Duck and Cover” crap has nothing on this.

Is that rain I hear above or the sound of Yankee pitcher’s arms falling on the roof?

Fear is the Roster Killer.

Fear . . .

Celerino Sanchez said...

Rondon will start the year on the DL

JM said...

If we're lucky, Rodon will remain on the DL.

HoraceClarke66 said...

When did Rodon get OFF the DL?

AboveAverage said...

Rodon was at the Oscars last night celebrating his buddy Godzilla's win for best SFX.

Perhaps AI can help the Yankees pitching staff.

BTR999 said...

Say, anybody seen Jonathan Loáisiga? ‘cause I sure as hell haven’t

DickAllen said...

Like the man said: there’s two weeks left to go in spring training.

Plenty of time now that you’ve poked the bear.

Hinkey Haines said...

Dammit, Duque! Cole is headed for an MRI on his elbow.

DickAllen said...

And there you have it.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have an MRI on his right elbow, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Monday.

Cole, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, has had difficulty bouncing back between spring training starts, Boone said.

You just had to go and say it, didn't you?

The gods are listening, and this optimism (however guarded) has got to stop!

Doug K. said...

"Gerrit Cole getting MRI on elbow in dire Yankees injury concern"

https://nypost.com/2024/03/11/sports/gerrit-cole-getting-mri-on-elbow-in-dire-yankees-injury-concern/

BTR999 said...

Duque, you’ve done it again.

Judge being shut down due to a “sore core”, whatever the fuck that is.

Sometimes the sky really is falling.

Celerino Sanchez said...

This year could be like the old days. A Sox/Yankees battle, except for last place

BTR999 said...

In other news, Soto has decapitated himself in a bizarre shaving incident.

Boone expressed confidence he would be ready for opening day, saying his head “looked good”

AboveAverage said...

May I come out from under my bed yet?

There are no more falling limbs sounds bouncing off my ceiling . . . .

Doug K. said...

Duque -

Clearly, and I mean this, you have a power and a connection with the juju gods that is awe inspiring. I though the Ryan McBroom stuff was impressive but having Cole go down within minutes, no, make that, seconds after hitting publish, is nothing short of legendary.

Perhaps you can use this superpower to help us.

I would humbly suggest that you make predictions along the line of "Altuve is a lock for MVP!" or "The Orioles look like they will easily win 100 games and take the division" or "Boston doesn't suck!"

Oasisdave said...

Cole undergoing MRI on his right elbow, so much for a healthy staff

el duque said...

It's not my fault. I WARNED YOU NOT TO READ THAT PART.

Oasisdave said...

But I couldn't resist!! Does Snell become a realistic option if the news isn't good?

DickAllen said...

Yeah, you're not fooling anyone. That disclaimer was seen by the juju gods (and everyone else).

This optimism has got to stop. I suspect that this misguided optimism of yours has somehow put the kabosh on the Knicks season too. So stop before it spills over into the Jets and Giants season (as if they could get any worse).

AboveAverage said...

Can Spencer Jones pitch?

Doug K. said...

Don't be mad at El Duque. Apparently it runs in the family...

I came across an article in the now defunct New Haven News and Seed written by a Bart Seeley on April 14th 1912 titled, "The White Star Line Has A Perfect Safety Record"

and another from a "Mark" Seeley writing for the now defunct Washington Washingtonian dated April 11, 1865 titled, "Lincoln to Wear New Hat."

Side note: What's with April?

BTR999 said...

Like any number of Star Wars characters, I’ve got a bad feeling about this…

Scottish Yankee fan said...







What totally dire depressing news

All we need now is for Judge's big toe to go and we will have a totally finished season before it starts

I took part in a pitching contest at the MLB game I attended in London last year

I finished 3rd with a top speed of 84mph according to the speed gun on my fast ball (In my defence I am a short arse 5 foot 7 and 54 years old and have never even played a game of pick up baseball/softball in my life)

So I am willing to sign for league minimum to help out the team and be a spot 5th starter/long man out of the bullpen

Kevin said...

84 mph is a damned good reading! Too bad you didn't take the sport up at a young age, well, and maybe add another 5 inches or so ;) Well, maybe second base or shortstop...

Doug K. said...

Scottish -

That is really really good. What's your secret? Is it the haggis? Please say it's the single malt because I could use a few more MPH.

Scottish Yankee fan said...


Played a lot of cricket growing up

For last six years I have threw a ball every day for at least an hour for my dog he is a greyhound cross and lightening fast so I need to throw very hard and flat or else he just runs past it

This is a wee video he wears a tracker on his collar as he goes missing chasing foxes and deer and it also tells you his speed this was clocked at 38mph. Volume up to hear the whoosh sound

https://streamable.com/2ppnjm

Rufus T. Firefly said...

Yankees' medical staff evaluating injuries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmInkxbvlCs

"tis only a scratch. He's day to day.

Doug K. said...

Scottish -

Fast dog and clearly he can field but can he hit the curveball?