Game Thread Yankees vs. Astros Sunday 7/2/17, 2:10 pm

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Severino vs. Fiers

Lineups to follow...
 
Pitching matchup on record and ERA is close for both starters. Here's hoping we don't see a good game from Sevy tossed into the shitter.
 
If I don't see judge starting in rf today after 2 games as dh and complete off day yesterday I'm going to start worrying something might be wrong with him. Also, makes no sense to bring up frazier who will play every day if one of the starting outfielders isn't battling something. Really would like to see frazier staying up and playing every day, andujar up here playing every day at third and bringing this kid ford up from triple A to play first. The corresponding moves would be dfaing the useless carter (again) and refsnyder and making headley the utility infielder or cutting his useless ass also. As for Betances he has sucked the last few times out but with chapman not looking healthy the yanks need for him to get his act together. I think our starters and offense are ok and the biggest need is a reliable middle inning 7th and 8th reliever that can be counted on.
 
Gardner -DH
Judge -RF
Sanchez -C
Gregorious -SS
Ellsbury -CF
Headley -3B
Carter -1B
Wade -2B
Frazier -LF
 
If I don't see judge starting in rf today after 2 games as dh and complete off day yesterday I'm going to start worrying something might be wrong with him. Also, makes no sense to bring up frazier who will play every day if one of the starting outfielders isn't battling something. Really would like to see frazier staying up and playing every day, andujar up here playing every day at third and bringing this kid ford up from triple A to play first. The corresponding moves would be dfaing the useless carter (again) and refsnyder and making headley the utility infielder or cutting his useless ass also. As for Betances he has sucked the last few times out but with chapman not looking healthy the yanks need for him to get his act together. I think our starters and offense are ok and the biggest need is a reliable middle inning 7th and 8th reliever that can be counted on.




^^^Judge pinch hit last night and he's starting in RF today...he's fine.
 
Very happy to see judge back out there. Think outfield alignment could stay like this with
gardy and ells alternating as dh till hicks comes back. Wonder how long till they pull plug on headley for andujar and bring ford up to play first and get carter the fuck out of here.
 
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Lineup is fine # 6 & 7 glaring exceptions at the dish and in the field. There might be a glimmer for Headley but absolutely none for Carter. Steinbrenner should be putting his foot in Cashams behind to find something better by ASB or seek new employment.
 
Big picture there's plenty to be excited about when it comes to the future of this club. I think the one big decision that will eventually come up is what prospects or players you will be willing to move for pitching. Unless there would be enough help in the free agent market in the coming years.

When it comes to the now it's just completely frustrating the number of games the bullpen has blown since it was supposed to be the strong point of the club. They would be several games in front if they converted just half the games the bullpen has blown into wins.
 
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^^^Mess, the other really bad thing is that the recent losing streak has also let Toronto, the O's and the Jays back into the picture.
 
^^^Mess, the other really bad thing is that the recent losing streak has also let Toronto, the O's and the Jays back into the picture.

The saving grace is none of those teams are really that good and a healthy Yankee offense will continue to pound those awful pitching staffs.
 
My words for Seve are........" If you want a W today, let's hope you have good stuff to go nine innings."
 
The saving grace is none of those teams are really that good and a healthy Yankee offense will continue to pound those awful pitching staffs.


...hate to be a buzz killer but I don't really look for the Yanx offense to sustain their early season production...opposing pitchers have already starting giving Judge "the Bonds treatment" and they'd simply rather walk him and take their chances with the batter behind him and unless there's protection behind him that others pitchers fear it's only going to get worse...Sanchez has already started tapering off and swinging at pitches out of the zone a lot...and as the injuries have mounted Judge and to a degree, Gregorius, are the only real consistent threats on offense.
...love Judge and he's exiting to watch every time at bat but I foresee a considerable decline in his numbers for the second half. The rest of the guys really need to start carrying their fair share of the load.
 
My words for Seve are........" If you want a W today, let's hope you have good stuff to go nine innings."

Agreed. Seve has left 6 games with the lead that the bullpen fucked up and should have at lest 3 or so more wins. As for prospects available I see Mateo as a definite as absolutely no place for him here and with didi and torres definite for up here could come down to 1 of castro or andujar on the move for more pitching prospects. My eye is on free agent Yu Darvish for the yankees to make a big play for after this season.
 
Ha ha watching redick trying to catch up to that laser right at him for a double
 
...hate to be a buzz killer but I don't really look for the Yanx offense to sustain their early season production...opposing pitchers have already starting giving Judge "the Bonds treatment" and they'd simply rather walk him and take their chances with the batter behind him and unless there's protection behind him that others pitchers fear it's only going to get worse...Sanchez has already started tapering off and swinging at pitches out of the zone a lot...and as the injuries have mounted Judge and to a degree, Gregorius, are the only real consistent threats on offense.
...love Judge and he's exiting to watch every time at bat but I foresee a considerable decline in his numbers for the second half. The rest of the guys really need to start carrying their fair share of the load.


That's easier to do with the injured lineup. Get guys like Holliday and Castro back in there and Judge will see better pitches to hit. For the time being he just has to keep taking his walks and let others do the damage.
 
Firsdt inning opportunity wasted, now look at the first two up in the 2nd. God help us.
 
That's easier to do with the injured lineup. Get guys like Holliday and Castro back in there and Judge will see better pitches to hit. For the time being he just has to keep taking his walks and let others do the damage.

...even when those players mentioned return I don't see opposing pitchers changing their approach to Judge...they'll let anyone but Judge beat them. The only good pitches he'll see will be mistakes.
 
Joe Torre lasted 12 seasons and that was with going to the playoffs every year, four championships and six world series appearances. Giradi is in his 10th season and while I've always supported him to me his time should be growing short here. When I see a guy just predictably continue to throw guys like Wade and Frazier to the bottom of the lineup so that Headley and the awful Carter go back to back ahead of them that's the last straw. Like with his handling of the pen it's an ingrained stubbornness I've seen enough of.
 
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I knew this was coming...........Severino you Gas Can.
 
...to be fair, it would help if the players actually performed and did their jobs once in awhile.
 
When wishing Sevy would have a good game I place my right hand out front, my left hand over my ass. Guess which is getting filled first.
 

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