2024 New York Yankees...........start season with 4 game sweep of Houston

[BADOLBILZ]

And so it begins.......

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/5-takeaways-from-aaron-boone-s-opening-news-conference

 

and then it really begins.......

 

https://nypost.com/2024/03/11/sports/gerrit-cole-injury-scare-should-spur-yankees-into-action/

 

and then it continues.........

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-abdominal-injury-2024

 

Here is the link this year to the box scores for the Yankees and all of their minor league affiliates all on one page........just change the day on the left every day if it doesn't refresh.    Scranton is playing games currently.   Somerset (AA) begins Friday April 5.   High A and Low A won't be far behind and then the short season(rookie league's and Dominican Summer League begin in June).

 

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=147

 

Edited April 1 by BADOLBILZ

[BADOLBILZ]

 

Judge went with the 6 minute version.   You can't do nothin' in 6 minutes!  You get what you pay for 99.

[BillsVet]

Maybe the old-timers were right back in the 30s, 40s, and 50s.  Lifting lots of weights may not be conducive to staying healthy and flexible enough to play baseball.  

 

The wear and tear of a 162 game schedule, compared to the 17 game NFL season, IMO is more about flexibility and endurance and less about raw power.  

 

Then again, I still love my 1920s/30s/40s/50s era Yankees when Pete Sheehy was the equipment manager and poor athletic training was the norm. 

[Jauronimo]

2 hours ago, BillsVet said:

Maybe the old-timers were right back in the 30s, 40s, and 50s.  Lifting lots of weights may not be conducive to staying healthy and flexible enough to play baseball.  

 

The wear and tear of a 162 game schedule, compared to the 17 game NFL season, IMO is more about flexibility and endurance and less about raw power.  

 

Then again, I still love my 1920s/30s/40s/50s era Yankees when Pete Sheehy was the equipment manager and poor athletic training was the norm. 

Full tar cigarettes, greenies, and a case of beer was all they needed to stay limber and fit back then.

[Gugny]

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/gerrit-cole-injury-update-yankees-ace-undergoing-tests-on-elbow-as-team-mulls-other-opening-day-options/amp/
 

This doesn’t look good …

[BADOLBILZ]

6 hours ago, BillsVet said:

Maybe the old-timers were right back in the 30s, 40s, and 50s.  Lifting lots of weights may not be conducive to staying healthy and flexible enough to play baseball.  

 

The wear and tear of a 162 game schedule, compared to the 17 game NFL season, IMO is more about flexibility and endurance and less about raw power.  

 

Then again, I still love my 1920s/30s/40s/50s era Yankees when Pete Sheehy was the equipment manager and poor athletic training was the norm. 

 

 

Yeah the improved strength from weight training and PED's helped make players more powerful but taking them away has turned MLB rosters into injured lists.

 

[SinceThe70s]

 

This is a few weeks old - and maybe belongs in a baseball blooper thread - but since it's 2024 spring training Yankees and happened while Boone was doing an in-game interview I'm putting it here.

 

https://nypost.com/2024/03/05/sports/aaron-boone-horrified-by-yankees-awful-play-during-espn-interview/

 

BTW, doesn't bother me in the least that they were playing the Mets. Good times.

[BADOLBILZ]

 

Glad that Cole doesn't have a UCL tear.   If platelet rich plasm injections are so good it makes you wonder why pitchers doesn't just get them periodically during the portion of the offseason when they aren't throwing at least.   I guess we will see if he makes it back to form this season.

 

On the positive front Luis Gil had a second straight strong outing today against Toronto.   This 8K outing was from last week against most of the Phillies "A" lineup.   Looks like he could be a very important bullpen arm for them at least.   Maybe fill that Michael King role from prior to his switch back to the rotation.    Curry and Lorentz were talking about Jonathon Loaisiga being a multi-inning option this year on the broadcast today.  GTFOH.   Lasagna is lucky to face 3 batters before his arm gets sore.

 

 

I've been waiting for a month to see this game.    Most of the Yankees top prospects from their 6 US minor league teams going against the Blue Jays top prospects.    Spencer Jones hit 2 monster HR.   I am tempering my enthusiasm for him because I know these big players can struggle to put it together but it's hard not to be impressed.   After striking out 30% of the time in the minors last year he went 120 pitches into spring games before he even swung and missed.   Seems to have made huge progress.   Yankees lefty pitchers Brock Selvidge and Henry Lalane looked great.   Jorbit Vivas looks like a legit potential Gleyber Torres or DJ LeMahieur replacement in 2025.  Fun to watch, big swing but rarely misses.   2023 first rounder George Lombard looks like he belongs playing with these guys even though he's only 18.   Probably the 3B for Yanks at some point in 2026.   Caleb Durbin is promising as well and might help the Yanks this season even.    The two most "ready" pitching prospects, RHP's Will Warren and Chase Hampton,  will pitch tomorrow against the Red Sox.

Edited March 17 by BADOLBILZ

[Mike in Horseheads]

On 3/12/2024 at 2:24 PM, Gugny said:

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/gerrit-cole-injury-update-yankees-ace-undergoing-tests-on-elbow-as-team-mulls-other-opening-day-options/amp/
 

This doesn’t look good …

go O's!

[Gugny]

9 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

go O's!

I fell bad (I really don’t) for Yankees fans who actually believe Cole will pitch effectively this season. 
 

I remember feeling optimistic every time deGrom had “discomfort.”  
 

[4merper4mer]

3 hours ago, Gugny said:

I fell bad (I really don’t) for Yankees fans who actually believe Cole will pitch effectively this season. 
 

I remember feeling optimistic every time deGrom had “discomfort.”  
 

They carefully worded their assessment.  They technically NEVER said his UCL wasn’t torn.  They said it was “intact” which would be misleading but true if he had a partial tear.  It’s not good.  He’s probably the most important player on their team given the high upside but unreliable garbage they will have on the mound other than him.  Sure maybe Stroman, Rodon, Nestor etc all work out but odds are that two will crap the bed.  I hate seeing such a great pitcher injured.

 

Kyle Bradish of the O’s has had nothing but positive reports and he’s already throwing off a mound, but even so I don’t think they can realistically count on him.  Cole’s reports seem far worse.  The elbow stuff rarely works out otherwise.  There are a few but…..McClanahan, Baz, Spings, Rasmussen, Painter, Dustin May, Mize, Alcantra, Dustin May again, looks like Urquidy today and about 37 guys I forgot.  
 

It’s St. Patty’s day and the Yankees are borderline toast. ELL oh ELL

[Mike in Horseheads]

On 3/17/2024 at 1:22 PM, 4merper4mer said:

They carefully worded their assessment.  They technically NEVER said his UCL wasn’t torn.  They said it was “intact” which would be misleading but true if he had a partial tear.  It’s not good.  He’s probably the most important player on their team given the high upside but unreliable garbage they will have on the mound other than him.  Sure maybe Stroman, Rodon, Nestor etc all work out but odds are that two will crap the bed.  I hate seeing such a great pitcher injured.

 

Kyle Bradish of the O’s has had nothing but positive reports and he’s already throwing off a mound, but even so I don’t think they can realistically count on him.  Cole’s reports seem far worse.  The elbow stuff rarely works out otherwise.  There are a few but…..McClanahan, Baz, Spings, Rasmussen, Painter, Dustin May, Mize, Alcantra, Dustin May again, looks like Urquidy today and about 37 guys I forgot.  
 

It’s St. Patty’s day and the Yankees are borderline toast. ELL oh ELL

I agree on Bradish, I would have rather shut him down and get the surgery

[4merper4mer]

DJ gotta boo boo foot.

[Gugny]

"All I'll say is we're feeling pretty good," Judge said Monday. "The MRIs came back clean. I think a lot of it was precautionary; no need to risk stuff in spring training. ... The main goal is to be game ready for Opening Day, so we're just going to work toward that."

 

 

This will linger. 
 

 

Edited March 19 by Gugny

[BADOLBILZ]

Junkarlo channels Reg-gie in game 6 of 77' and appropriately has what will likely be his signature moment as a Yankee.........in spring training.   

 

[Gugny]

https://www.nj.com/yankees/2024/03/new-yankees-injury-concern-pops-up-with-veteran-scratched-from-spring-lineup.html?outputType=amp
 

And down goes Rizzo. 
 

[4merper4mer]

Was getting curb stomped by Robby Cano on anyone’s 2024 Yankees bingo card?  If so, go collect.

[Gugny]

8 hours ago, 4merper4mer said:

Was getting curb stomped by Robby Cano on anyone’s 2024 Yankees bingo card?  If so, go collect.

Hilarious. On a side note, Bauer is such a piece of garbage. 

[4merper4mer]

7 hours ago, Gugny said:

Hilarious. On a side note, Bauer is such a piece of garbage. 

I don’t know the whole Bauer story.  Never really read it.

[Gugny]

3 hours ago, 4merper4mer said:

I don’t know the whole Bauer story.  Never really read it.

Cliff’s Notes Version:  Bauer thinks women are turned on by being punched in the face and va.gina by 6’1” 200 lb. professional athletes. 
 

 

Edited March 26 by Gugny

[4merper4mer]

MLB takes a lot of criticism.  IMO most of it is from impatient children who demand a sport with instant gratification.  That said, opening day should be a big deal/marketing opportunity.  Today’s schedule includes:

 

Angels at Orioles

Brewers at Mets

 

 

This year is way better than most so maybe they’re learning but couldn’t those games have flipped who was home?  It’s not like they’re not playing each other later in the year.  I get it’s not easy because there are road trips that involve multiple hops but still.  You can plan the first week to 10 days with dome and good weather teams at home and go from there.

[Bray Wyatt]

1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said:

MLB takes a lot of criticism.  IMO most of it is from impatient children who demand a sport with instant gratification.  That said, opening day should be a big deal/marketing opportunity.  Today’s schedule includes:

 

Angels at Orioles

Brewers at Mets

 

 

This year is way better than most so maybe they’re learning but couldn’t those games have flipped who was home?  It’s not like they’re not playing each other later in the year.  I get it’s not easy because there are road trips that involve multiple hops but still.  You can plan the first week to 10 days with dome and good weather teams at home and go from there.

 

Pretty sure Brewers Mets was moved to tomorrow, just like Atl at Phi

 

And I agree, Atlanta always seems to start the year in colder areas

[4merper4mer]

5 hours ago, Bray Wyatt said:

 

Pretty sure Brewers Mets was moved to tomorrow, just like Atl at Phi

 

And I agree, Atlanta always seems to start the year in colder areas

I remember a few years of TB @ NYY.  It makes no sense.

[US Egg]

 

[BADOLBILZ]

 

Nice start to season with sweep in Houston.   Soto and Whereswaldo had big series' and bullpen and defense were excellent.

 

https://www.mlb.com/yankees

 

 

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39848939/juan-soto-rbi-single-9th-gives-yankees-sweep-astros

[Gregg]

4-0. Let's Go Yankees. Great start to the season.

[LeviF]

It's early and they definitely stole a couple of those games...but you have to love what Soto is bringing so far and the effect he's having on the other guys.

[Royale with Cheese]

On 3/28/2024 at 8:45 AM, 4merper4mer said:

MLB takes a lot of criticism.  IMO most of it is from impatient children who demand a sport with instant gratification.  That said, opening day should be a big deal/marketing opportunity.  Today’s schedule includes:

 

Angels at Orioles

Brewers at Mets

 

 

This year is way better than most so maybe they’re learning but couldn’t those games have flipped who was home?  It’s not like they’re not playing each other later in the year.  I get it’s not easy because there are road trips that involve multiple hops but still.  You can plan the first week to 10 days with dome and good weather teams at home and go from there.

 

It takes a lot of criticism because it's a slow sport with a lot of routine plays and that gets boring.

[4merper4mer]

6 hours ago, LeviF said:

It's early and they definitely stole a couple of those games...but you have to love what Soto is bringing so far and the effect he's having on the other guys.

It’s amazing what a difference one guy with plate discipline can bring.  

[Gugny]

11 hours ago, LeviF said:

It's early and they definitely stole a couple of those games...but you have to love what Soto is bringing so far and the effect he's having on the other guys.

 

4 hours ago, 4merper4mer said:

It’s amazing what a difference one guy with plate discipline can bring.  

Giving Judge that contract was asinine. 

[ExiledInIllinois]

3 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Giving Judge that contract was asinine. 

Why? It's only their money, not like there's any salary cap repercussions. They just spend if they want too.

 

I think it's great.

[Gugny]

1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Why? It's only their money, not like there's any salary cap repercussions. They just spend if they want too.

 

I think it's great.

Well, there’s that whole “winning in postseason” thing. 
 

He can’t hit against decent pitching. There’s more of that in the post season and his bat goes more silent than Helen Keller. 

[LeviF]

24 minutes ago, Gugny said:

Well, there’s that whole “winning in postseason” thing. 
 

He can’t hit against decent pitching. There’s more of that in the post season and his bat goes more silent than Helen Keller. 

No lies detected. 
 

Judge in his career is .211 in the postseason, with 25 walks and 66 strikeouts. 
 

Notably he has zero intentional walks in the playoffs. 
 

 

[CowgirlsFan]

This Texas Rangers fan says "thank you Yankees " 🙂⚾️

[Gregg]

5-0. Keep it going. I think it was Yogi Berra who said every team wins 50 and loses 50 (barring an extreme case like the 62 Mets.) It's what you do in the other 62 that determine what kind of season a team will have. I am enjoying this great start so far.

[Gregg]

Start the season with a 7-game road trip and come home 6-1. Great start to the season. Looking forward to the home opener on Friday. Let's Go Yankees.

[Gugny]

And down goes Loaisga. 
 

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39879321/yankees-reliever-jonathan-loaisiga-lands-60-day-il

 

[Mike in Horseheads]

...and they get shut out in their home opener

[Gregg]

Nestor with 8 shutout innings. Volpe and Soto with 3 run HR's. 9-2 record. So far so good. Long season and there will be bumps along the way, but I am loving this start.

[US Egg]

Wonder if Vegas has an over/under on Tommy John surgeries this season? 
 

Pitch clock or not, humans routinely and regularly throwing anything 90-100 m.p.h. is pushing the limits of the arm.

 

…..then adding the wrist wrenching spin?

 

Somethings gonna give.