Aaron Boone didn’t have Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup today for the Yankees’ rubber game matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. The decision to give Stanton a day off, this early into the season, created a stir within the fan base on social media. “Just wanted to get a lefty in there,” Boone said. “This is probably the best day to do that. I’m not going to play G probably … [Read more...] about Yankees’ decision to rest Giancarlo Stanton causes a stir
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The Yankees tried to get cute, the result was ugly
The Yankees tried to get cute last night in a playoff game. The result left many, including myself, perplexed. That’s putting it nicely. Because the Yankees tried to cute in a playoff game. They tried to play the game like their opponents, the Tampa Bay Rays. And failed miserably. After one inning of work, manager Aaron Boone pulled starter Deivi Garcia. The plan was … [Read more...] about The Yankees tried to get cute, the result was ugly
Yankees are right to stick with Gerrit Cole / Kyle Higashioka battery
Gerrit Cole is pitching like the ace of the staff he’s paid to be. There’s no getting around the fact Cole has stepped up his performance since Kyle Higashioka began catching him regularly. Well, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Next week, all eyes will shift towards the playoffs. Less than a month ago, it didn’t look as if the Yankees would be playing into October. Two … [Read more...] about Yankees are right to stick with Gerrit Cole / Kyle Higashioka battery
Are the Yankees Built for a 60-Game Sprint?
It's normal to associate the Yankees with all the home runs their lineup produces. There's nothing, however, normal about the upcoming 2020 baseball season. The Bronx Bombers better have their track shoes ready, they're going to need them for this 60-game sprint. If the Yankees are to fulfill their goal of a World Series championship, their first since 2009, they won’t have … [Read more...] about Are the Yankees Built for a 60-Game Sprint?
Gerrit Cole was the move the Yankees had to make
Gerrit Cole wasn’t getting away from the Yankees, not this time. Eleven years ago, Gerrit Cole was drafted by the Yankees out of high school. He was at the top of the team’s draft board with the hope they’d just secured their future ace. But the right-handed pitcher had other plans in mind, like college. Cole decided to honor his commitment to UCLA, three years later … [Read more...] about Gerrit Cole was the move the Yankees had to make
