OT: MLB Thread - Part XIX: Yankees Hire Boone. Joe Buck Still Unenthused

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Yeah that's a problem for sure. Lobaton used to be considered one of the top pitch-framers in the game and pretty damn good defensively. Now he's producing a negative dWAR, which is hugely problematic since he's swinging a wiffle ball bat out there. I suggested Soto and Ruiz the other day, though it doesn't seem the Mets are particularly interested. Seems like they're okay riding Lobaton and Nido until Plawecki comes back (and Plawecki probably sucks, too).

Nido doesn't look ready. Lobaton is showing why he signed a minor league contract. I actually have more faith in Plawecki putting it together more than TDA. But right now its only spot in the lineup that's not MLB worthy.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Nido doesn't look ready. Lobaton is showing why he signed a minor league contract. I actually have more faith in Plawecki putting it together more than TDA. But right now its only spot in the lineup that's not MLB worthy.

Yeah, I have more faith in Plaw, too. Not MUCH more, but more.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I also would like to add that Todd Frazier was a terrific acquisition. On top of playing well (I think he'll regress, but still), he seems like one of the chillest dudes we've had on the team in a long time. He appears to be everyone's best friend, which is great.

I would love to have Todd as a friend.

 

[Cassano]

I also would like to add that Todd Frazier was a terrific acquisition. On top of playing well (I think he'll regress, but still), he seems like one of the chillest dudes we've had on the team in a long time. He appears to be everyone's best friend, which is great.

Still baffled at how the contract he got for the Mets was too much for the Yankees.

 

[nyr2k2]

Still baffled at how the contract he got for the Mets was too much for the Yankees.

Yeah when we got him, I was like, really? For that? He's a solid player and perfect teammate. Even last night, Conforto was interviewed, and he says, "Well that's like Todd Frazier says, we play nine innings for a reason." There are guys that have been on the Mets for a while and some real veterans, too. And yet it's already, "Well that's what Frazier says!"

 

[Machinehead]

Todd Frazier is awesome. I think we just didn't want to commit to multiple years with Andujar pushing, but I'm sure glad he stayed in New York. Gonna give him a huge cheer when I catch the derby at Citi Field.

 

[Machinehead]

Just a friendly reminder for the Yankees.

 

[Cassano]

Todd Frazier is awesome. I think we just didn't want to commit to multiple years with Andujar pushing, but I'm sure glad he stayed in New York. Gonna give him a huge cheer when I catch the derby at Citi Field.

But it was only a 2 year contract he received.

 

[Machinehead]

But it was only a 2 year contract he received.

I think the Yankees expect Andujar to be the starting 3B in 2019.

 

[Cassano]

Stanton dropped to 4th

 

[RGY]

How the hell does Wade get back into the lineup??? How????

 

[nyr2k2]

When Vargas comes back, Harvey should be the one to go to the pen.

 

[Machinehead]

Torreyes is a five tool player. What a legend.

 

[darko]

Chad "The Weapon" Green

 

[LeetchisGod]

How the hell does Wade get back into the lineup??? How????

One of the most worthless players to ever wear the uniform. Brings absolutely nothing to the table.

 

[Machinehead]

Michael Kay as Betances comes in: "call to the bullpen brought to you by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center"

Most accurate ad ever.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Why in the world would Boone think that bringing Betances into a one run game is a good idea?

 

[Bob Richards]

Remember how bananas 2013 Harvey was. Hell even 2015 Harvey.

It is actually depressing how done those days are.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Why in the world would Boone think that bringing Betances into a one run game is a good idea?

Well it worked

 

[darko]

Why in the world would Boone think that bringing Betances into a one run game is a good idea?

That's why.

 

[2Leetch_94]

I love Aaron Judge.

 

[LeetchisGod]

That's why.

Bad ideas don't always have bad outcomes.

 

[MysticLeviathan]

Yankees look better. Somehow. Though it's clear CC is just about done; he's running on fumes. Good inning by Betances. Absolute moonshot by Judge. Now you gotta hope the bullpen can close it out. Unfortunate how many guys LOB though.

 

[nyr2k2]

Remember how bananas 2013 Harvey was. Hell even 2015 Harvey.

It is actually depressing how done those days are.

It is sad.

I've been saying it since last season, he's a power pitcher that no longer has good stuff who doesn't know how to actually pitch. Unless it warms up and he magically gains 3-4 MPH, he's essentially done, IMO. We need Vargas to make it back.

 

[Machinehead]

Robertson being awesome again