I'm not sure how Severino will be deployed in the postseason, but it likely won't be as a traditional, give me as many innings as possible starter. Sabathia could be the odd man out, even if he returns and is capable of giving this team 90-100 pitches, as there are better options available, and your don't need a five (or even four) man rotation in these short series with travel days.I don't disagree there either, for all three of Gardy, LV and GS have already spent more time than enough on the IL. But that doesn't mean one can't see the potential dilemmas ahead. Take the starting rotation: if LS is ready to go, who sits? CC? That's a problem that's virtually happening right now.
Here's another angle: home field advantage will be very important in the playoffs (Check German's home/away stats) Does Boonie use the rest of the month to bring players back so they can get "up to speed" for the playoffs, or does he keep rolling with what he's got so there's no disruption to the team at this point?
And speaking of which, wasn't there a situation a few years ago when a player returned late from the IL, Joe dressed him and sat a player who made a solid contribution most of the year? I seem to recall some drama to that effect. Was it with Sheffield? View attachment 169718
If Stanton returns healthy and is productive, he's playing.
If it is a warm fall, his empty swings may provide a welcome breeze to the spectators.
Love ya, Cow, but you seem to be confusing Mike Tauchman with Mike Trout.
If Stanton is healthy, then definitely. I think because of his build, people underrate Stanton's defense. For his career, he rates as a better than average defender. Tauchman is probably a better defender, but his best offensive year is equivalent to Stanton's worst.
I was impressed, too. Tauchman had a great couple months at age 28, after doing little at the major league level previously, not unlike what Urshela has done at age 27. I'm just not ready to anoint these guys as lineup fixtures for the long term. Maybe they can become that, but it's possible this level of production will be fleeting and they will never approach it again. Guys like Frazier and Andujar, who are younger and reached the majors more quickly, would seem to be just scratching the surface of their potential and could become long term fixtures, and I'm hoping to see that happen in a Yankee uniform.Ha! Good one! Just making conversation because it's raining and cold here. I've always been big on loyalty (not to imply anything untoward to anyone else here!). I was much impressed with the job Tauchman did this year and I'm really disappointed about what happened to him. But it's all academic now, either way. I realize in the playoffs it's all about winning, period. Nothing else matters. That's what we're all here for.
In this hypothetical situation, he would be healthy and would have played in games before the end of the season.