2021 Yankees Season

[OrangeXtreme]

Good Wandy

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Good Wandy again

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Good Greenie

Start spreading the news.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[JustPherU]

Oakland losing 8-0 at the moment

 

[Cowtown]

After being 9 1/2 back of them on July 26. This is beginning to take a little of the sting away from those devastating Chapman losses.

 

[donniesyracuse]

My counting might be off, but I think they’re 22 - 9 since the All Star Break. That’s not too shabby, especially considering the Covid and injury issues.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Chip]

I don't think I've ever seen a season with more injuries, gut wrenching losses, and wins that stress you right up to the final out.

And yet here they are, clawed their way back to a wild card spot, and why stop now. Won 11 of the last 12 series (not counting the Angels yesterday, that technically earned them a 4 game split).

And now for the bad news, Andrew Heaney pitches tomorrow. Sox will get their confidence back quickly.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[tptcuse]

Giancarlong

I was at the game tonight. That shot was like a rocket.

 

[Chip]

So when Rizzo is back, does Judge become most time CF, Gallo to right, Stanton in left? To keep Voit in the lineup?

I see Voit addressed the awkwardness last night.

Yankees’ Luke Voit: ‘I deserve’ to play as much as Anthony Rizzo

Whenever Anthony Rizzo does return, he’ll slide back into first base, but Luke Voit made it clear he expects playing time when the left-handed slugger returns.

nypost.com

 

[Cowtown]

So when Rizzo is back, does Judge become most time CF, Gallo to right, Stanton in left? To keep Voit in the lineup?

I see Voit addressed the awkwardness last night.

Yankees’ Luke Voit: ‘I deserve’ to play as much as Anthony Rizzo

Whenever Anthony Rizzo does return, he’ll slide back into first base, but Luke Voit made it clear he expects playing time when the left-handed slugger returns.

nypost.com

I don't get many Yankee games out here.

It figures that OF lineup you describe is what will start, with late game substitutions in for Stanton, assuming a NYY lead. I don't dislike Voit, although his body language looks like he's pouting after not coming through with a hit in a time of need. Or when he gets caught looking at a third strike. And like the article said, he's had a "mostly miserable" season. But they didn't go after Rizzo to sit him.

As far as I know both Voit and Rizzo are at least adequate with the glove - correct me if I'm wrong, please. How is Gallo in the OF? Stanton is not good, and Judge is, well, serviceable at CF. Boone has his work cut out for him, but it's a nice problem to have.

 

[br801]

So when Rizzo is back, does Judge become most time CF, Gallo to right, Stanton in left? To keep Voit in the lineup?

I see Voit addressed the awkwardness last night.

Yankees’ Luke Voit: ‘I deserve’ to play as much as Anthony Rizzo

Whenever Anthony Rizzo does return, he’ll slide back into first base, but Luke Voit made it clear he expects playing time when the left-handed slugger returns.

nypost.com

Between injuries and illness, these situations have a way of solving themselves.

 

[Cowtown]

Between injuries and illness, these situations have a way of solving themselves.

As I think about this, I'd expect Boone to pick his lineup from the batting order out (depending on the opposing pitcher), rather than from the OF in. If YKWIM.

 

[br801]

I don't get many Yankee games out here.

It figures that OF lineup you describe is what will start, with late game substitutions in for Stanton, assuming a NYY lead. I don't dislike Voit, although his body language looks like he's pouting after not coming through with a hit in a time of need. Or when he gets caught looking at a third strike. And like the article said, he's had a "mostly miserable" season. But they didn't go after Rizzo to sit him.

As far as I know both Voit and Rizzo are at least adequate with the glove - correct me if I'm wrong, please. How is Gallo in the OF? Stanton is not good, and Judge is, well, serviceable at CF. Boone has his work cut out for him, but it's a nice problem to have.

Rizzo is a superior glove at first; Voit is not. Judge and Gallo are great corner outfielders, and either can play adequately in CF. Stanton was actually a good outfielder when he played there regularly; he's probably something less now, but isn't going to kill you out there.

 

[Cowtown]

Rizzo is a superior glove at first; Voit is not. Judge and Gallo are great corner outfielders, and either can play adequately in CF. Stanton was actually a good outfielder when he played there regularly; he's probably something less now, but isn't going to kill you out there.

Fair enough. I thought Voit has done some pretty solid work at 1B, but like I said, small sample size. Although I've seen enough to say Cabrera in the OF resembles a kid on his first day with a new pair of skates.

 

[br801]

Fair enough. I thought Voit has done some pretty solid work at 1B, but like I said, small sample size. Although I've seen enough to say Cabrera in the OF resembles a kid on his first day with a new pair of skates.

Voit has his good moments at first, but all you need know is that Boone frequently lifts him for a second baseman (LeMahieu) late in games.

 

[Noexcuse]

I don't get many Yankee games out here.

It figures that OF lineup you describe is what will start, with late game substitutions in for Stanton, assuming a NYY lead. I don't dislike Voit, although his body language looks like he's pouting after not coming through with a hit in a time of need. Or when he gets caught looking at a third strike. And like the article said, he's had a "mostly miserable" season. But they didn't go after Rizzo to sit him.

As far as I know both Voit and Rizzo are at least adequate with the glove - correct me if I'm wrong, please. How is Gallo in the OF? Stanton is not good, and Judge is, well, serviceable at CF. Boone has his work cut out for him, but it's a nice problem to have.

Voit missed a major part of the season going on the IL at least twice. When the Yankees were basically offered Rizzo there was no time line for Voit’s return and the Yankees were floundering at the plate. If anything the Yankees rushed him back when Rizzo went down with COVID. I can see him getting plenty of at bats with a rotation of Voit Rizzo Stanton and Judge at DH and various field positions.

 

[JustPherU]

Rizzo is by far the better fielder over Voigt so he will be your everyday 1st baseman, but Voigt will definitely get lots of at bats at DH.
Judge is going to need a few days off here and there and Stanton is looking pretty serviceable in the outfield.These things usually always work themselves out.

 

[Chip]

Rizzo is a superior glove at first; Voit is not. Judge and Gallo are great corner outfielders, and either can play adequately in CF. Stanton was actually a good outfielder when he played there regularly; he's probably something less now, but isn't going to kill you out there.

Probably better to put Stanton in right, especially for home games. Less ground to cover, and that's where he always played.

Basically have 3 outfielders, but Gallo is good enough to play anywhere, and Judge has looked fine in center. He moves well, covers a lot of ground with those long legs.

Things do typically work out, and you have to give rest days. But also need to keep the at bats fairly regular. Feels like everyone has had their turn with Covid, but I'm sure there's someone left.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Heck of a stretch here. Will be a battle for the wild card spots.

 

[NateW]

Good Wandy again

It’s not often in a baseball regular season where a single play can get one hooping and hollering.

This is one of em. What a play!

Dare I say — a “hard-nosed” play by Wandy.

 

[orangefog]

It’s not often in a baseball regular season where a single play can get one hooping and hollering.

This is one of em. What a play!

Dare I say — a “hard-nosed” play by Wandy.

Yeah, I didn't think he had a prayer of making that play. I feared he would overthrow first and it would end up a tie game.

 

[Cowtown]

Yeah, I didn't think he had a prayer of making that play. I feared he would overthrow first and it would end up a tie game.

I stood bolt upright, did a fist pump and yelled "YES!" One of the best plays I've ever seen a pitcher make. Especially given the circumstances.