Short stack of ponderings.
The brain trust is said to be on the verge of promoting George Lombard Jr. (Or not.) We've been hearing about the last desperate gasps of Anthony Volpe for more than a year now, and the YES team still talks about his looming breakout, as if it's Christmas Eve and you can hear pattering up on the roof. Lombard was hitting well when he strained a finger and went on the IL. I would think he'll need several weeks - or a hitting streak - before he gets the call. But July 31 could well be Volpe's last day in pinstripes. (Can we really be thinking of such a thing?)
Everything depends on the trade deadline, Yesterday, for Scranton, Spencer Jones went 3-6 with a HR in a doubleheader. (Two Ks.) I suspect he's run out of rope with the Mother Ship. But this we know: The minute Jones goes out the door, somebody in the outfield will go down, and we will be using another infielder out there. But Jones is probably our best trade chip. So, the HRs yesterday? Maybe it adds to our haul.
It was great - and reassuring - to see Cam Schlittler shake off his lone bad start two weeks ago. He's regained his perch as the AL Cy Young leader and the Yankees ace. Now, if Max Fried can heal, with Cole still coming back, we have a three-man rotation?
Still contemplating Jazz Chisholm's ridiculous, self-pleasuring pose Friday night, admiring himself while watching his HR. It went way too long for any old-time fan's comfort levels. But I'm going to give him a pardon. Jazz is what he is. (The way his cap flops, I still can't figure out how it stays on his head.) He turns the double play with more vinegar than any Yankee 2B in this decade. Yes, he's streaky. Yes, he's sorta nuts. His time with the Yankees is probably coming to an end. Cashman won't give him the contract he wants. (The Mets might, though.) I wonder how the end of his Yankee career will affect him. For better or worse, we're about to find out.
The Redsocks are streaking, thanks to our complete meltdown in Fenway. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
So, one more day. Could we get a Ryan...?
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Your optimism is admirable, El Duque, and demonstrates a big heart. I only wish I were so magnanimous and kind.
Remember the immortal words of Ken “Roach-Clip” Morganster :
“Beauty is only skin deep but Yankee goes straight to the bone”
Actually, I’m thinking the team could be LESS active than most people anticipate. Their trade chips are less than overwhelming. Who would want Volpe? Or Jones? Most clubs have their own failed prospects, Looking forward to the departure of Chisolm. We have enough sub .220 hitters who can’t field their positions.
Yeah, I say we should stand pat. Forget doing anything massive. If we can move Volpe, of course, by all means. But we're pretty thin on position players at all positions.
How the hell does Tampa get the #2 overall pick? How the fuck do they do it? Fucking amazing, those Tampons. And they made a good pick too, got a college SS. Probably will be playing in the majors very soon.
No, we won't be gettin' the brooms out today. Methinketh Warren gets his butt handed to him again today.
Schlittler made a nice recovery yesterday after gettin' his butt handed to him in the 1st inning. He's a victim of his own success, in a way. His fastball was so dominating that he pitches too aggressively at times. Most pitchers are too worried about gettin' hit and nibble around the edges of the strike zone. This guy is going after everyone with the heater. Fine, but do it in a fundamentally sound way. Hit the low outside corner with the heater. Don't just challenge great fastball hitters right over the plate or inside on the first pitch. They'll gear up for it and hit home runs, if you make it too good. Doesn't matter how good your fastball is. There has to be some doubt in their minds. So mixing in a few more curveballs wouldn't hurt. When there are two strikes is when you go up and in with the fastball. This is all on the coaching here. They don't teach a fundamentally sound approach.
I tuned out yesterday and watched both "futbol" games. Better than the shitshow Yankees. Got a shock when I checked the scores, though. The Battlin' Bronx Bastards salvaged another one! Courtesy of the Gnats - worst bullpen in baseball. I wouldn't think lightning strikes thrice. If they fall behind again today early, it's probably curtains.
It was fun to see the replay this morning. Tuned in during the bottom of the seventh, good timing.
I'd hate to see Jones go. I'd love to see Volpe go. Got a feeling I'm set up for a double disappointment.
Not McBroom!!!!! The Yankees are 5-53 when he shows up on the blog. If I was a betting man, and I'm not, I take the Nats.
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