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

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Players that didn’t show up this series.

Volpe
Grisham
Stanton
Jazz somewhat
Wells somewhat
Fried
Rodon.

Just no heart after last nights comeback. Part of that is on Boone. How does a team have a game like last night and come out so lifeless. He didn’t manage a bad game up until he didn’t pinch hit for Volpe in his last at bat which hopefully was his last one in a Yankees uniform.

That's on Boone? He isn't managing a team of 12 year olds in the LLWS. If they needed the manager to get them up for an elimination game at home against a division rival then they need to go.
That robotic "lifeless" player has been the yankee way. No facial hair....do things the "right way" the "yankee way".
That old song played when they had the horses. Jeter Posada Mo Bernie Tino Oneill could do things the Yankee way because they also had talent.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by carlo16

That's on Boone? He isn't managing a team of 12 year olds in the LLWS. If they needed the manager to get them up for an elimination game at home against a division rival then they need to go.
That robotic "lifeless" player has been the yankee way. No facial hair....do things the "right way" the "yankee way".
That old song played when they had the horses. Jeter Posada Mo Bernie Tino Oneill could do things the Yankee way because they also had talent.

Relaxing the facial hair policy seemed to have no affect on the team this year.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Agreed. Hal will never fire this clown.

And as long as Judge is there they will always have a draw. Pretty strange they went further last year when Judge wasn’t that good in the playoffs but was great in this years. I always thought it was who they got to play in last years playoffs in the Royals and Guardians and in my heart i knew they weren’t going to beat the Dodgers. In reality this year they were one Duran drop from being eliminated in game 2 of the wildcard series which I am glad that didn’t happen as we got to see 5 more games of Judge. They also realistically should’ve been swept by the Bluejays if not for the Bluejays botching a couple of balls and some Judge Heroics. Last nights game to only score 2 runs in a bullpen game tells you all you need to know about the Yankees hitting too many dead bats in the lineup. Even without Jazz’s costly error that led to it being 4-1 I wonder if they would’ve won last night anyways as too many batters failed with runners in scoring position. I really do think it’s time for wholesale changes as the current lineup is good enough to make the playoffs but unless they get a favorable draw will not make the World Series and even if they do they will lose. As far as Boone he is not a bad manager but I believe other managers would get more out of the teams he has had from 2018 to current. The mistake was letting Girardi walk after 2017 he took a team in Judges rookie year to within 1 game of the World Series and we know why they probably didn’t beat the Astros which was information that came out too late to save Girardi. In Boone they have given him better teams but he only took them to a World Series last year when they had Soto. This years plan B wasn’t a bad plan in signing Fried, Bellinger and Goldschmidt but when Cole went down and Fried was forced to be the number one starter that was when we as fans should have known no World Series was forthcoming. Fried did better than expected and Schlittler came from out of nowhere to probably save them a playoff spot. A 20-31 stretch with this team also tells me Boone needs to go as even without Judge they are still a .500 team.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by carlo16

That's on Boone? He isn't managing a team of 12 year olds in the LLWS. If they needed the manager to get them up for an elimination game at home against a division rival then they need to go.
That robotic "lifeless" player has been the yankee way. No facial hair....do things the "right way" the "yankee way".
That old song played when they had the horses. Jeter Posada Mo Bernie Tino Oneill could do things the Yankee way because they also had talent.

Actually I would say it wasn’t on Boone if this had been his first rodeo but they have been in the playoffs every year except for 2023 when Judge was injured. 8 years with 7 being in the playoffs is a big enough sample size to know that no matter what the roster is they are not winning a World Series with him at the helm.

[JRX]

Baseball is a team sport

[dantheman514]

I will be disappointed if Cashman and Boone are not fired; this team needs new leadership and perspective. Every season feels the same; they need some fresh blood running the show.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by dantheman514

I will be disappointed if Cashman and Boone are not fired; this team needs new leadership and perspective. Every season feels the same; they need some fresh blood running the show.

Change for Change sakes sometimes works and I would say it’s time.

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Relaxing the facial hair policy seemed to have no affect on the team this year.

Bad players are just as bad with beards.

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Change for Change sakes sometimes works and I would say it’s time.

I can get on board with this. At the end of the day, they need to bring in some bats. The pitching staff going into 2026 looks very promising. If Gil is your 5, he has electric stuff and hopefully a healthy offseason.

[JRX]

Originally Posted by carlo16

I can get on board with this. At the end of the day, they need to bring in some bats. The pitching staff going into 2026 looks very promising. If Gil is your 5, he has electric stuff and hopefully a healthy offseason.

Only fa are Bellinger, Grisham, and Goldy. Unless they make a trade its not going to be too different. Someone should probably kidnap Volpe so they're forced to play a different ss.

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by JRX

Only fa are Bellinger, Grisham, and Goldy. Unless they make a trade its not going to be too different. Someone should probably kidnap Volpe so they're forced to play a different ss.

Tucker fits this team like a glove but no way Hal pays him. MacMahon Volpe Jazz Rice is a disgustingly bad IF offensively.

[JRX]

Originally Posted by carlo16

Tucker fits this team like a glove but no way Hal pays him. MacMahon Volpe Jazz Rice is a disgustingly bad IF offensively.

Left side yes, right side they will put up numbers. Rice has some of the best stats on savant. You'd be a fool to move on from him.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

And as long as Judge is there they will always have a draw. Pretty strange they went further last year when Judge wasn’t that good in the playoffs but was great in this years. I always thought it was who they got to play in last years playoffs in the Royals and Guardians and in my heart i knew they weren’t going to beat the Dodgers. In reality this year they were one Duran drop from being eliminated in game 2 of the wildcard series which I am glad that didn’t happen as we got to see 5 more games of Judge. They also realistically should’ve been swept by the Bluejays if not for the Bluejays botching a couple of balls and some Judge Heroics. Last nights game to only score 2 runs in a bullpen game tells you all you need to know about the Yankees hitting too many dead bats in the lineup. Even without Jazz’s costly error that led to it being 4-1 I wonder if they would’ve won last night anyways as too many batters failed with runners in scoring position. I really do think it’s time for wholesale changes as the current lineup is good enough to make the playoffs but unless they get a favorable draw will not make the World Series and even if they do they will lose. As far as Boone he is not a bad manager but I believe other managers would get more out of the teams he has had from 2018 to current. The mistake was letting Girardi walk after 2017 he took a team in Judges rookie year to within 1 game of the World Series and we know why they probably didn’t beat the Astros which was information that came out too late to save Girardi. In Boone they have given him better teams but he only took them to a World Series last year when they had Soto. This years plan B wasn’t a bad plan in signing Fried, Bellinger and Goldschmidt but when Cole went down and Fried was forced to be the number one starter that was when we as fans should have known no World Series was forthcoming. Fried did better than expected and Schlittler came from out of nowhere to probably save them a playoff spot. A 20-31 stretch with this team also tells me Boone needs to go as even without Judge they are still a .500 team.

I definitly agree they had an easier path to the World Series last year. The AL Central and for the most part West, just aren't as good as the East. It would have been tough for the Yankees to have slugged it out and won against both the Red Sox and Blue Jays to then make it through the easy team in the ALCS to get to the World Series.

The Yankees need to get some better hitters down the bottom half of that lineup. Volpe, Wells, and McMahon were just too many easy outs in the regular season and worse in the playoffs. Stanton had zero heroics in this years playoffs. Grisham played to even worse than his normal average which to me shows his season this year was a fluke. Belli disappeared too when he was needed most.

The pitching was always going to be tough against the Blue Jays. They are a team that doesn't strike out a lot and they put the ball in play. The Yankees are a better team when the pitchers are striking batters out and not having to rely in teh shaky defense behind them.

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by JRX

Left side yes, right side they will put up numbers. Rice has some of the best stats on savant. You'd be a fool to move on from him.

I hope. I haven’t looked at advance stats. Rice seems like he’ll start getting exposed over 6-700 Pa but hopefully I’m wrong.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by carlo16

Bad players are just as bad with beards.

But Devin Williams wasn't bad before this season. He had his worst season of his career so far. Are Yankees closers just cursed? Could he just not handle the pressure of New York?

Even Weaver couldn't close well anymore. It's like the Dodgers broke Weaver last year in the World Series.

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

But Devin Williams wasn't bad before this season. He had his worst season of his career so far. Are Yankees closers just cursed? Could he just not handle the pressure of New York?

Even Weaver couldn't close well anymore. It's like the Dodgers broke Weaver last year in the World Series.

I’d more likely blame pressure than facial hair.

Also bullpens as a whole are a year to year experiment. Name me 10 closers in the league that have been automatic for more than 3 years

[JRX]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

But Devin Williams wasn't bad before this season. He had his worst season of his career so far. Are Yankees closers just cursed? Could he just not handle the pressure of New York?

Even Weaver couldn't close well anymore. It's like the Dodgers broke Weaver last year in the World Series.

They actually have Bednar, Doval, Cruz all under control for next year. I think Weaver and Devin are gone. Would they take one back from Cohen and sign Diaz?

[Mandy1320]

Another year, another underperformance in the playoffs.

Keep Belli. Let Grish walk. Send Volpe to the moon. Get bullpen arms. Look into 1B options.

[Americards]

Let Grisham walk...1 hit wonder...
If we can keep Bellinger,
I'd leave him in leftfield as he has a great arm and made better defensive players as a Left fielder than in center..
Put Dominguez back in center, have him bat before Judge.


Lineup should be


Dominguez (when he gets on, let him run while Rice is batting)
Rice
Judge
*Bellinger
Stanton
Jazz
Wells
Volpe / Cabellaro
McMahon

[Mandy1320]

Originally Posted by Americards

Let Grisham walk...1 hit wonder...
If we can keep Bellinger,
I'd leave him in leftfield as he has a great arm and made better defensive players as a Left fielder than in center..
Put Dominguez back in center, have him bat before Judge.


Lineup should be


Dominguez (when he gets on, let him run while Rice is batting)
Rice
Judge
*Bellinger
Stanton
Jazz
Wells
Volpe
McMahon

Volpe cannot be on the team next year.

I am making that my mantra for this offseason. I am going to will it into existence.

[hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

Volpe cannot be on the team next year.



I am making that my mantra for this offseason. I am going to will it into existence.

Give me Caballero/Cabrera

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[JRX]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

Volpe cannot be on the team next year.

I am making that my mantra for this offseason. I am going to will it into existence.

Narrator: "On opening day 2026, Volpe was the starting ss"

[Mandy1320]

Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

Give me Caballero/Cabrera

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Honestly, I don't know what the real solution at SS is. Perhaps go after Bo and sub in Caballero for defense late in games?

It just can't be Volpe.

[NickyCards]

They asked Boone after the game if he has any reason to believe he wouldn’t be the manager next season. He smirked and said I’m under contract.

The year will be 2040, and Aaron Boone will still be the Yankees manager with 0 World Series wins. It’s all about profit to Hal, he should be ashamed.

[JRX]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

Honestly, I don't know what the real solution at SS is. Perhaps go after Bo and sub in Caballero for defense late in games?

It just can't be Volpe.

Kim has a player option. Wouldn't hate having him on the team. SS FA class is very weak.