1.They can't take Andujar out of the lineup when Drury is ready.
What drama was there with Giradi??
But, the real test is his moves in the playoffs. That's all that matters.
Challenges come from upstairs. And they suck at it. Srewed Giradi last year too. And they will let the manager take the blame.
Not the best and there are no stats on the ones you don't challenge and should have. They were too conservative.
Did you catch the last outing by Betances on Thursday? He came into the game, top of the 9th with the Yanks down 3-1 and mowed down Dozier, Mauer and Sano on 13 pitches, 11 of them strikes. Boonie and Larry's patience with him is paying off. He's going to be fine. I really believe you'll be very pleased with him as the season progresses.
I did see that game. Key words are "down 3-1" = No pressure. Hope you are right. Yanks need him back in form when he was the closer.
Yes, the players do well under him, some may try to undermine that statement, but not me, I remember Joe Torre had the same gift,
What options are there for those 2 players? Betances could get sent down when he truly sucks. And I guess Sanchez gets to DH? That would kill any outfield rotation that works. When a team is on an 8 game winning, streak I don't see why you have to do anything to ruin it.
Bettances had issues late last year and most of this year. This isn' a today problem. Neither is Sanchez. Led the league in passed balls last year, lead so far this year. Spent no time at first in spring training. Look at his stats for Tanake and Gray vs Romine. Big difference.
You would have to think that he is pitching to keep a spot in the rotation. I think the only thing that keeps him in the rotation is taking him out is an admission that it was a bad trade.
I would think that is good that one of your Younguns is stepping up and earning their spot. If he keeps it up, you guys got a legit starter for the next few years.
Gray was fine last season, let's see if he can shake it out and get back to basics. Today is a good test.
Well, he might also stay in the rotation because the options are not there. I don't think Sheffield or Adams wowed anyone in the Spring. And Cessa and German don't look like upgrades. So short term I thing we're stuck with Sonny. Let's hope he can straighten things out.
Montgomery is a fourth or fifth starter.
Sonny's here because he's what we have. German may develop into a great starter, same with Cessa, but they're nowhere near there yet, and thrusting them into that role now would just ruin them. Could be worse, we could be Tampa who has "bullpen day" as their fifth starter. At least we can hope Sonny has a good day or starts to round out into the pitcher he was in Oakland the first three years of his career. Hopefully he doesn't end up being this decade's AJ Burnett.
Saw this earlier today. These trends tend not to reverse themselves except when an injury is involved.
Half kidding. Seagears though is now getting tommy John. They are in big trouble. If they are out of it come the trade deadline he will be traded without question.
Hasn't been a repeat champ since the Yanks, perhaps this will that streak will be broken.
Happily Boone backed off not having personal catchers. Looks like Romine for Gray and Tanaka. The numbers were dramatic. How can you manage by sabermetrics but ignore that??
