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Yanx are going to have to figure out what to do with Gio Urshela; since he's out of Minor League Options.
Rain Delay or Post Game Reading. Mandatory Homework reading; you will be tested after the game.
Imo; it would be a grave mistake to let Gio go.
Teach him the footwork to play 1st base; tho' he has no 1st base experience; teach him; let him backup Voit at the least.
Or let Andujar play a week or 2 in the Minors until he's ready to return.
DH him, do whatever ya' want but don't let either go....
from: "BP", Bronx Pinstripes website
http://bronxpinstripes.com/featured...de-urshela-and-the-yankees-replacements-last/
Gio Urshela
Last but certainly not least, we come to the curious case of Gio Urshela. Moreso than any other player listed above, Urshela has capitalized on his Yankees opportunity with actual, tangible production on the field that has benefited the team greatly. His 0.6 WAR over 20 games is currently the third highest of any position player on the roster, and exceeds the combined contributions of the other five guys discussed here. Whereas with Wade or Tauchman you have to squint your eyes to see a big league player, there is no ambiguity with Urshela. While unspectacular, he has justified every day he has spent with the active roster.
But with Andujar returning and no minor league options remaining, he also has the most uncertain future. Urshela, historically valued for his solid defense at third base, has hardly any experience at the other infield positions. He has emerged offensively in a surprising and pleasant way this year, currently touting a .351/.415/.509 (148 wRC+) slash line and strong peripherals like a 13.8 K%, 7.7 BB%, and .383 xwOBA. But no matter how well he hits, there is no possibility he will unseat Andujar as the starter as long as they’re both healthy.
So what to do with a solid player that has no short term path to playing time, but is also the best option to replace the starter who may well go down again due to injury? With no minor league options remaining, it is clear to me that Urshela should be kept on the active roster until forced out by a fully healthy roster (a problem I can only pray the Yankees will one day have). With uncertainty swirling around Andujar’s shoulder and the flexibility of the Yankees other infielders, Urshela should be able to find at bats and provide value even when not starting every game at 3B.
While the Yankees could just as easily cut ties with him in favor of a more defensively flexible piece, I hope he’s allowed the opportunity to prove himself as the backup infielder. His offensive approach is unmatched among the other utility options, and his 3B skills should translate naturally to 2B at a bare minimum. Hopefully Cashman and the front office will see this and not make a rash decisions to cut ties with a grinder who has been nothing but excellent in his short time in pinstripes.
Rain Delay or Post Game Reading. Mandatory Homework reading; you will be tested after the game.
Imo; it would be a grave mistake to let Gio go.
Teach him the footwork to play 1st base; tho' he has no 1st base experience; teach him; let him backup Voit at the least.
Or let Andujar play a week or 2 in the Minors until he's ready to return.
DH him, do whatever ya' want but don't let either go....
from: "BP", Bronx Pinstripes website
http://bronxpinstripes.com/featured...de-urshela-and-the-yankees-replacements-last/
Gio Urshela
Last but certainly not least, we come to the curious case of Gio Urshela. Moreso than any other player listed above, Urshela has capitalized on his Yankees opportunity with actual, tangible production on the field that has benefited the team greatly. His 0.6 WAR over 20 games is currently the third highest of any position player on the roster, and exceeds the combined contributions of the other five guys discussed here. Whereas with Wade or Tauchman you have to squint your eyes to see a big league player, there is no ambiguity with Urshela. While unspectacular, he has justified every day he has spent with the active roster.
But with Andujar returning and no minor league options remaining, he also has the most uncertain future. Urshela, historically valued for his solid defense at third base, has hardly any experience at the other infield positions. He has emerged offensively in a surprising and pleasant way this year, currently touting a .351/.415/.509 (148 wRC+) slash line and strong peripherals like a 13.8 K%, 7.7 BB%, and .383 xwOBA. But no matter how well he hits, there is no possibility he will unseat Andujar as the starter as long as they’re both healthy.
So what to do with a solid player that has no short term path to playing time, but is also the best option to replace the starter who may well go down again due to injury? With no minor league options remaining, it is clear to me that Urshela should be kept on the active roster until forced out by a fully healthy roster (a problem I can only pray the Yankees will one day have). With uncertainty swirling around Andujar’s shoulder and the flexibility of the Yankees other infielders, Urshela should be able to find at bats and provide value even when not starting every game at 3B.
While the Yankees could just as easily cut ties with him in favor of a more defensively flexible piece, I hope he’s allowed the opportunity to prove himself as the backup infielder. His offensive approach is unmatched among the other utility options, and his 3B skills should translate naturally to 2B at a bare minimum. Hopefully Cashman and the front office will see this and not make a rash decisions to cut ties with a grinder who has been nothing but excellent in his short time in pinstripes.
