2016 Yankees

[Cowtown]

If only the Yankees had a lefty to face him..

Wait he started the inning, did his job, then was pulled after 1 out because, with a 3 run lead, a right hander was coming up.

Shaking

My

Hungover

Head.

When I was in construction we called stuff like that, "Gettin' too smart by half."

 

[Cowtown]

Should have scored 2 more runs.

Didi on third & nobody out ... three straight K's. I knew then there was trouble coming. And although he didn't beat us, Hirschbeck was erratic as hell, which just added to the frustration.

 

[bpo57]

How Frarrell has screwed up Brad Ziegler's usage just kills me. They guy has a sub 2 ERA and Farrell never lets him start the 8th inning. He is lucky that Uehara has come back okay. The bullpen should be Barnes 6th inning, Ziegler 7th inning, Uehara 8th inning, Kimbrel 9th. Ross Jr. the lefty specialist.

However, he will screw it up. Girardi and his binder actually knows how to manage a bullpen. Anyone follows baseball knows last night was a fluke because Bettances was on fumes being overused. Girardi beat the Red Sox with his bullpen management 2 times in August. He actually knows what he is doing.

The Yankees have a franchise player in Sanchez, and good pitching staff. However, because of the all debt from building their new stadium the Steinbrenner sons haven't invested in payroll until these Texiera/A-Rod/Sabathia contracts expire.

Sox should be the favorites in the AL because Pedoria/Ortiz/Betts monster leading the lineup , 2 stud pitchers, and a legit closer. However their manager really hurts their chances. I am convinced he will blow atleast 1 playoff game. If the Sox had Girardi I think we would see a Cubs-Red Sox World Series.

I don't love Farrell by any stretch but his bullpen sucks. I don't trust any of them in a really tight spot, including Kimbrel. Porcello and Price are a very good 1/2 notwithstanding Price's postseason history. The Sox lineup is very good. It might seem strange to complain about an offense that may score 900 runs but they are classic bullies. They score double digits on the bad pitchers but can get shut down like anybody else when facing the better ones.

 

[Hoo's That]

If only the Yankees had a lefty to face him..

Wait he started the inning, did his job, then was pulled after 1 out because, with a 3 run lead, a right hander was coming up.

Shaking

My

Hungover

Head.

Wait for it ...

"Now batting for the New York Yankees, the right fielder, number 34, Bryce Harper, number 34."

Too bad Bob Sheppard won't be the one to say it.

 

[Cowtown]

Wait for it ...

"Now batting for the New York Yankees, the right fielder, number 34, Bryce Harper, number 34."

Too bad Bob Sheppard won't be the one to say it.

Bestill my quivering heart, we should be so lucky.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Bestill my quivering heart, we should be so lucky.

can I say I don't want the guy? Haven't the Yankees seen enough of the one and dones and I don't see Harper being the next Reggie Jackson. That game last night in the 9th was the train wreck we all saw coming but couldn't turn away from. I thought my brother was going to start chopping down trees he was so mad. the red sox and Arod for breaking the gd curse.

 

[Cowtown]

can I say I don't want the guy? Haven't the Yankees seen enough of the one and dones and I don't see Harper being the next Reggie Jackson. That game last night in the 9th was the train wreck we all saw coming but couldn't turn away from. I thought my brother was going to start chopping down trees he was so mad. the red sox and Arod for breaking the gd curse.

Anyone who dislikes Jonathon Papelbon can't be all bad.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Anyone who dislikes Jonathon Papelbon can't be all bad.

omg, I can't stand that guy. remember when he was saying he was a better reliever than Mo? He couldn't imagine why he wasn't celebrated as the best closer when NYC hosted the All Star game. What. A. Douche.

 

[bpo57]

Wait for it ...

"Now batting for the New York Yankees, the right fielder, number 34, Bryce Harper, number 34."

Too bad Bob Sheppard won't be the one to say it.

Does he pitch?

 

[creatorsgam]

The Butler did it. Rally cap on...

 

[Chip]

Does he pitch?

He's hitting .246 and tries to pull a bunch of HRs to right field. Before the trade deadline, I'd have said he fits in nicely to the team strategy.

 

[bpo57]

He's hitting .246 and tries to pull a bunch of HRs to right field. Before the trade deadline, I'd have said he fits in nicely to the team strategy.

I hear ya. When the NYY owned MLB in the latter half of the 1990s they did it by trotting out a very solid starting pitcher every night and then finishing the deal with a quality set-up guy or two and a HoF closer. Offense is very impt but you win titles with pitching.

 

[creatorsgam]

Rally cap off.

 

[br801]

 

[Cowtown]

"Hello, Lansdowne St!"

 

[br801]

Oh crap, this just got harder. Castro has been great.

 

[dasher]

omg, I can't stand that guy. remember when he was saying he was a better reliever than Mo? He couldn't imagine why he wasn't celebrated as the best closer when NYC hosted the All Star game. What. A. Douche.

Papelbon never said that. He is a dope. What he said was that he wanted to close the all star game. And for 2 or 3 years, his numbers were better. I don't disagree that is a moron. But let's stick to the things he has actually said.

 

[kirbivore]

I never had any illusions the Yankees would make the playoffs. It was fun that they managed to stay relevant past Labor Day.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Papelbon never said that. He is a dope. What he said was that he wanted to close the all star game. And for 2 or 3 years, his numbers were better. I don't disagree that is a moron. But let's stick to the things he has actually said.

ok, sorry I missed the mark on that one. he's still a douche and a has been. can we agree on that?

 

[dasher]

ok, sorry I missed the mark on that one. he's still a douche and a has been. can we agree on that?

yes

 

[OrangeXtreme]

No more September call-ups leaves these eight Yankees in limbo

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[KaiserUEO]

Yanks need a sweep and it looks like my over 85 is back in doubt, thanks sux. regardless, fun season.

 

[br801]

Yanks need a sweep and it looks like my over 85 is back in doubt, thanks sux. regardless, fun season.

Finish 10-2, get to 88 wins and there still could be playoff baseball for this team. Not likely, I know, but stranger things have happened.