Game Thread Yankees vs. Astros, 8/26/15, 1:05PM EDT

[Majorball]

Now this is funny, Ryan pinch hitting for Drew. That's like boy George pinch hitting for Richard Simmons.

Why is Ryan here? Wouldn't it be better if Rys goes 0 for 30, than to watch a known commodity that is, and always has been a Mendoza Line hitter

 

[Messiah717]

Why is Ryan here? Wouldn't it be better if Rys goes 0 for 30, than to watch a known commodity that is, and always has been a Mendoza Line hitter

What the Yankees have given their fans at 2B this year has been an absolute disgrace. I get that it was hopefully meant as a one year place holder for Refsnyder but this has been ridiculous. Drew is allergic to .200. Gets to .199 and then has to back off each time. It was comical that it's like they waited with baited breath for Ryan to get healthy. Like he was some huge addition to the mix.

 

[Yankeefan5545]

Bird just missed making it very interesting. That being said it's just another out. I like the kid but this is an example of why you can't go overboard on a 22 year old and automatically make him a fixture out there. You have to deal with the growing pains.

Just hope he doesn't turn into an Adams or Solarte, like the kids attitude but he's got to produce.

 

[Messiah717]

Just hope he doesn't turn into an Adams or Solarte, like the kids attitude but he's got to produce.

He's a solid prospect but you cannot expect miracles. He's a 22 year old kid who has to learn the major league game. He's going to have his ups and downs. Look at Trout's first 40 games when he game to the big club. He then took off the following full season. Few guys are Bryce Harper.

 

[Messiah717]

Well that's all folks. 2-5 at home against the Indians and Astros.

 

[Rick2583]

I'm not worried at all about Bird, Yes he's pressing of late but I've got a good feeling about this kid. I just hope he continues to get chances.

 

[Yankeefan5545]

Hey Tex, was that last out you made another "bump" in the road. Now the entire team goes to the showers shaking their losing asses to that old Disco Tune 'We love the bump, Yes we love the bump"

 

[Rick2583]

Why is Ryan here? Wouldn't it be better if Rys goes 0 for 30, than to watch a known commodity that is, and always has been a Mendoza Line hitter

C'mon Frank, Ryan is here for his bat, they wanted an up grade from Drew (196) & Ryan's the guy (222) Its all part of Cashman's plan.

 

[totus44]

2-5 homestand during a late Aug pennant run....just unacceptable. Gonna have to go Pasta here and put some scrutiny on Joe....he's got to go a little bit Maddon on these players and shake things up.

 

[cagedlion]

..................and on what beach did cashman bury his head?

 

[Messiah717]

As a side note for major league baseball. If you want the games to go quicker how about addressing the pitchers next instead of just the hitters. If you want the batters to stay in the box then have the pitchers stay on the mound. You had the Houston reliever today walking off the mound after every pitch and going through an entire routine. This is for every pitch he throws. If I'm a batter why am I going to be made to stand there while a pitcher goes through all of this?

 

[totus44]

..................and on what beach did cashman bury his head?

ah...that was sand on his ass, not the beach.

 

[Majorball]

It's really hard to believe but this is also a lineup that has relied very heavily on the long ball all season. They're simply not good at situational hitting. If the long ball isn't there they struggle.

They haven't been good at situational hitting for a long time now. RISP over the last 5 years is most likely at the bottom of the league.

C'mon Frank, Ryan is here for his bat, they wanted an up grade from Drew (196) & Ryan's the guy (222) Its all part of Cashman's plan.

Damit you're right. I never looked at it that way Rick. Only my boy Cashman could have made that a positive...