***The Official New York Yankees Thread***

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

I'm going to write him and suggest he run for office since he talks like a politician.

Nobody from the press asks him questions that put him on the spot. Not one of them had the guts to ask him about using the failure of a pitcher Clay Holmes has become. But I feel sorry for Holmes as Boone set him up to fail. He got his one inning from Cousins enough to let him start Holmes in the 7th with a clean inning. After the leadoff walk that was when Cousins should’ve been pulled. They lucked out by getting out of the 7th still leading 6-5. Leiter jr. Would have saved the lead if not for his and Rizzo’s bad fielding. When that play happened I resigned myself that they were going to lose but surprisingly they showed some fortitude and pulled it out.

[spuds1961]

Also if I ever see Jazz Chisholm jr. batting cleanup I am going to lose it. The guy was sucking in the 6 slot and Boone puts him in an even more demanding place in the order. Stop worrying about the righty lefty crap and put Stanton at cleanup where he belongs.

[spuds1961]

Well if they do make the World Series I guess we are stuck with Boone for awhile. I just would like to like him but I can’t help but think there is a better manager for this team out there somewhere. I am not the only one who feels this way but how can we keep saying he sucks when they are 1 game away from going to the World Series.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Well if they do make the World Series I guess we are stuck with Boone for awhile. I just would like to like him but I can’t help but think there is a better manager for this team out there somewhere. I am not the only one who feels this way but how can we keep saying he sucks when they are 1 game away from going to the World Series.

Like you always say, they win despite him, not because of him. And with the lineup, they should be crushing teams and winning multiple World Series. Could you imagine what Joe Torre would be doing with these guys?

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Also if I ever see Jazz Chisholm jr. batting cleanup I am going to lose it. The guy was sucking in the 6 slot and Boone puts him in an even more demanding place in the order. Stop worrying about the righty lefty crap and put Stanton at cleanup where he belongs.

If Hal wasn't so cheap, I say give Soto what he wants to remain a Yankee for life and re-sign Torres at this point. He's proven more than valuable in the post season. Trade Chisholm and Grisham for a serviceable third baseman. Let Rizzo walk and bring up Rice, move Judge back to right, Soto to left, and put Dominguez in center, let Holmes walk, and DFA DJ.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Like you always say, they win despite him, not because of him. And with the lineup, they should be crushing teams and winning multiple World Series. Could you imagine what Joe Torre would be doing with these guys?

Agreed the fact that all 8 playoff games they have played this year have been decided by 3 runs or less is very telling. Championship teams post a blowout every now and then. Look at the Dodgers this past week 8-0, 9-0, 10-2. They are proving why they are the favorites to win the World Series. But on the other side the Dodgers also lost 7-3 and 12-6 to the Mets this week so who knows.

[fulltritty]

The batting coach needs to work with Volpe in spring training and sit him in front of the video screen and show him every at bat from the post season and tell him to do that the in the regular season. He's not elevating the ball much for his normal fly out and is getting good ground ball swings that are finding holes. That's the type of hitter he is.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

If Hal wasn't so cheap, I say give Soto what he wants to remain a Yankee for life and re-sign Torres at this point. He's proven more than valuable in the post season. Trade Chisholm and Grisham for a serviceable third baseman. Let Rizzo walk and bring up Rice, move Judge back to right, Soto to left, and put Dominguez in center, let Holmes walk, and DFA DJ.

Hey I actually agree with all of those moves.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

The batting coach needs to work with Volpe in spring training and sit him in front of the video screen and show him every at bat from the post season and tell him to do that the in the regular season. He's not elevating the ball much for his normal fly out and is getting good ground ball swings that are finding holes. That's the type of hitter he is.

Yes without him stepping up this post season I doubt they are where they are now. Just imagine if him and Gleyber played this good in the regular season, but Gleyber has been batting .308 in the last 47 games so something might have clicked.

[fulltritty]

Here's a lingering questions from last night's game. If Gil had started or pitched in relief in the ALDS and not sat for 19 days, do you think he would have been sharper and lasted at least 5 or 5+ innings last night? It could have made a difference in what happened with the bullpen after his departure.

[spuds1961]

I hate that I will miss tonight’s game. If I were like Jimmy Fallon in Fever pitch I would’ve known there was a possibility that they would be playing an elimination game and never agreed to going to a college football game. I will enjoy myself and it’s my wife’s Alma mater so as much as she supports things I like I should have no complaints supporting hers. Plus it’s only 1 game.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Here's a lingering questions from last night's game. If Gil had started or pitched in relief in the ALDS and not sat for 19 days, do you think he would have been sharper and lasted at least 5 or 5+ innings last night? It could have made a difference in what happened with the bullpen after his departure.

Sure I think he might’ve been sharper but getting 4 innings of 2 run ball out of him was already surprising and I am actually glad Boone pulled him when he did. Leiter jr is the most surprising of the night, he hadn’t pitched in forever and other than that guy Noel giving us a heart attack he pitched well.

[spuds1961]

We criticize Boone but look at how bad Vogt has managed in this series. He has exhausted his bullpen by pulling his starters too soon. He also did what Boone has been doing with Holmes and went to Clase’ even though he has been pitching poorly in the playoffs. Cleveland is one strike and one Noel home run away from being swept so yes Boone could be worse.

[ottobord]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

We criticize Boone but look at how bad Vogt has managed in this series. He has exhausted his bullpen by pulling his starters too soon. He also did what Boone has been doing with Holmes and went to Clase’ even though he has been pitching poorly in the playoffs. Cleveland is one strike and one Noel home run away from being swept so yes Boone could be worse.

My issue with Boone hasn't been his in game decisions. It's that he's the wrong guy to get the best out of his players. It took him years to discipline Torres. Look what has happened since. Torres actually is productive.

Now we can see that the failure to add a bullpen arm may cost them a championship. That would be on Cashman.

I still think both should be fired in they don't win #28

[hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

We criticize Boone but look at how bad Vogt has managed in this series. He has exhausted his bullpen by pulling his starters too soon. He also did what Boone has been doing with Holmes and went to Clase’ even though he has been pitching poorly in the playoffs. Cleveland is one strike and one Noel home run away from being swept so yes Boone could be worse.

But Holmes had like 15 innings with no runs allowed, he's gonna pitch , they are all spent at this point. He chose to preserve Weaver over Holmes, I can't really argue that.

It's desperate to even go to Mark Leiter but it worked out. Not grabbing a bullpen piece is killing them rn.

As for Vogt , him playing Schneeman instead of Noel, Fry, Brennan has been odd....

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[hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Here's a lingering questions from last night's game. If Gil had started or pitched in relief in the ALDS and not sat for 19 days, do you think he would have been sharper and lasted at least 5 or 5+ innings last night? It could have made a difference in what happened with the bullpen after his departure.

You could definitely argue that since he had a decent 4th inning but the 5th would've been thru the top of the order again so....

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[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

But Holmes had like 15 innings with no runs allowed, he's gonna pitch , they are all spent at this point. He chose to preserve Weaver over Holmes, I can't really argue that.

It's desperate to even go to Mark Leiter but it worked out. Not grabbing a bullpen piece is killing them rn.

As for Vogt , him playing Schneeman instead of Noel, Fry, Brennan has been odd....

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It’s where he brought Holmes in the last 2 games. I know Holmes has to pitch and he has been good lately in the middle relief role but Boone should’ve had him start the 7th not come in to a 1st and 3td no out situation. Vogt hasn’t impressed me this series.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

You could definitely argue that since he had a decent 4th inning but the 5th would've been thru the top of the order again so....

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I was glad he was taken out when he was. Actually the only bad pitching move Boone made all night was trying to get a second inning out of Cousins. If he knew he was going to use Holmes let him start with a clean slate.

[hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

It’s where he brought Holmes in the last 2 games. I know Holmes has to pitch and he has been good lately in the middle relief role but Boone should’ve had him start the 7th not come in to a 1st and 3td no out situation. Vogt hasn’t impressed me this series.

I thought it was an advantage for us in game 3 with Holmes vs Avila in extras but I guess not. Avila has been lights out for them. Not sure why Vogts not using him more.

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[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

I thought it was an advantage for us in game 3 with Holmes vs Avila in extras but I guess not. Avila has been lights out for them. Not sure why Vogts not using him more.

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Especially since the game was tied and not a save situation and the fact Clase’ hasn’t been his in season self during the playoffs.,I thought Avila would’ve been the way to go also.

[Americards]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

I hate that I will miss tonight’s game. If I were like Jimmy Fallon in Fever pitch I would’ve known there was a possibility that they would be playing an elimination game and never agreed to going to a college football game. I will enjoy myself and it’s my wife’s Alma mater so as much as she supports things I like I should have no complaints supporting hers. Plus it’s only 1 game.

You can watch on your phone using Dofu sports app

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

We criticize Boone but look at how bad Vogt has managed in this series. He has exhausted his bullpen by pulling his starters too soon. He also did what Boone has been doing with Holmes and went to Clase’ even though he has been pitching poorly in the playoffs. Cleveland is one strike and one Noel home run away from being swept so yes Boone could be worse.

Yeah, he has looked like an amateur this whole post season. Tons of bullpen changes and how can you get comfortable as a hitter knowing he will probably pinch hit for you in your 2nd at bat.

[marl1220]

I don't care who is rested and who is not. If this goes to a game seven, and they have a small lead in the 9th, I'd bring in Cole to close. Provided he didn't start the game that is.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by Americards

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Thanks I might be able to catch the last few innings at the hotel room.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by marl1220

I don't care who is rested and who is not. If this goes to a game seven, and they have a small lead in the 9th, I'd bring in Cole to close. Provided he didn't start the game that is.

Yep all their closers or ex closers are not trustworthy. Here’s hoping it doesn’t go 7 games.