Monday, March 28, 2022

Cole, Jordan, Gonzalez... does anything matter in a matter-less world?

The Yankees beat mighty Pittsburgh yesterday, 7-4, with all seven runs coming via the HR. I know, I know... we can't obsess over exhibition scores, but it sure would be nice to see a sac bunt practiced in March, so it could be an actual possibility in May.  The Yankees have yet to record one sacrifice this spring. Not one. Emerson said, "The ends pre-exist in the means." He coulda been a great Yankee beat writer.  

So... we now know Will Smith has a self-immolation button... what other secrets lurk in the boxes we so often ignore?


Gerrit Cole. Well, he got cuffed around, forcing Boonie to assume the postgame fetal position, cup hands over ears, and shout "La-la-la" until the Gammonites were gone. In fact, the manager insisted, almost manically, that he's delighted with what he saw. 

Boone has no choice. If Cole fails or falters, the Yank season is doomed. But first outings of spring are often awful, and even the wildest, toad-licking fans - you know who you are - must temper your hallucinations accordingly. Cole will probably be okay. Not sure he'll ever win a Cy. But he's the guy we'll sent out every fifth day to halt the bleeding from starters #4 and #5, who might as well be shuttled up from Marymount. I can't think about the Yankees with an ineffective Cole. Not yet, anyway. (Setback Sevy? Now, that's a different matter.)

Jordan Montgomery. To buttress my Cole trah-lah-lah, check out the line for Monty: Two and two thirds, five Ks, two hits, no runs. The other day, he was broadsided. Right now, Montgomery is our #2 and, frankly, he's as solid as any number two in the AL East. He's 29, and he threw 157 innings last year, a 3.83 ERA. It beat his 2917 rookie season (age 24, 155 IP, 3.88.) We might really have something with this guy. 

Marwin Gonzalez. Still a Y.I.N.O. - (Yankee in name only) - he homered yesterday, his second. He's 3-for-8 since being signed off the scrap heap. Unfortunately, he made a throwing error from 2B. Gonzalez will probably make the roster as the all-purpose utility guy. He won't hit .375 - he's 33, a career .256 hitter - but let's hope his defense is up to snuff. The Yankees might need a 9th inning glove guy - and maybe somebody who can lay down a bunt?

12 comments:

Dantes said...

Well, they optioned all the kids already so I guess Marwin is the bench infielder with Dj, there’s no one else left

ZacharyA said...

Marwin Gonzalez has hit .204/.279/.310 (.590 OPS) in 506 PA over the last two seasons. He's a perfect fit for our roster.

DickAllen said...

The Intern has been busy shopping to his heart’s content at all the best thrift stores nationwide.

DickAllen said...


And The King of Marwin Gardens is being lionized by The Daily Murdoch:

“Marwin Gonzalez starting to impress Yankees after another homer”

ranger_lp said...

Jeisson Rosario...another scrap heap pickup...he plays outfield...

JM said...

Same shit, different season.

The Archangel said...

Slightly off topic, but reflective of what I posted recently concerning
out of touch" sports owners and athlete;

The NFL Owner's Meetings are currently taking place at The BREAKERS in W.Palm beach.

Wish I could see the pool chair lineup today.

ZacharyA said...

Marwin Gonzalez will basically replace Tyler Wade positionally. Can play 2B/SS/3B and corner outfielder.

What's weird is Wade was much better in 2021, is 6 years younger than Gonzalez, and is also cheaper ($825K to $1.2M).

It's just such a weird decision by Cashman. Wade spent 9 years in the organization and finally has a decent season as a backup infielder (.354 OBP, 17 SB, solid defense) and they ship him off to LA. And then bring in a worse and more expensive player to replace him. So odd.

HoraceClarke66 said...

I agree, Zachary. The basic, quotidian incompetence of Cash & Co. is stunning.

And Jeisson Rosario? I'm starting to think they are making these names up.

Could we possibly have Jeisson and Jasson on the same roster? Yes, we could...in the Florida Complex League!

DickAllen said...


Weird is what The Intern does best. Weird and useless. He still thinks he has the nucleus of the 1998 Yankees to work with.

Dumb schmuck. I’m so disgusted today about the state of affairs that I watched “Draft Day,” a movie I completely enjoyed and relieved me of the burden of this sorry ass organization for a few hours.

ranger_lp said...

Weird and useless = metrics number crunching...finding something out of nothing...Billy Bean wannabees...

Carl J. Weitz said...

Marwin Gonzales. With the glove and bat, he ain't no Merlin.