Yankees - 2018

[quote="alexander salem" post=286715][quote="SJU85" post=286681][quote="alexander salem" post=286302][quote="section10" post=286301]houstun yankees - playoff preview

astros starters plus altuve vs sevy & the sticks.

will the best bullpen win?[/quote]

Your joking right? Good pitching always trumps good hitting in the playoffs. Bullpen won't matter because the Houston starters go so deep. The Astros will be going to the world series again if they continue this pitching. Look at their run differential.[/quote]

Really? Tell that to the Braves teams that had three hall of Famers on it (Maddox, Smoltz and Glavine) and yet managed to win one World Series. Or the 2014 Tiger Team that had Velander, Scherzer and Price (and a more than decent Porcello) and got swept by the Orioles in the ALDS. To bring one closer to home, the 2015 Mets with Harvey, Syndergard and deGrom were stronger than the Royals starters but still loss in five.

Could the Yanks use more starting pitching, yes. Does the team with the best starters on paper always win in a playoff series, no.[/quote]

I didn't think I had to mention Houston has one of the best offensive lineups in baseball. Thought that was a given.[/quote]

Yanks score a lot of runs also and your post was related Houston’s starting pitching (“Good pitching always trumps good pitching in the playoffs.”).
 
[quote="SJU85" post=287439][quote="alexander salem" post=286715][quote="SJU85" post=286681][quote="alexander salem" post=286302][quote="section10" post=286301]houstun yankees - playoff preview

astros starters plus altuve vs sevy & the sticks.

will the best bullpen win?[/quote]

Your joking right? Good pitching always trumps good hitting in the playoffs. Bullpen won't matter because the Houston starters go so deep. The Astros will be going to the world series again if they continue this pitching. Look at their run differential.[/quote]

Really? Tell that to the Braves teams that had three hall of Famers on it (Maddox, Smoltz and Glavine) and yet managed to win one World Series. Or the 2014 Tiger Team that had Velander, Scherzer and Price (and a more than decent Porcello) and got swept by the Orioles in the ALDS. To bring one closer to home, the 2015 Mets with Harvey, Syndergard and deGrom were stronger than the Royals starters but still loss in five.

Could the Yanks use more starting pitching, yes. Does the team with the best starters on paper always win in a playoff series, no.[/quote]

I didn't think I had to mention Houston has one of the best offensive lineups in baseball. Thought that was a given.[/quote]

Yanks score a lot of runs also and your post was related Houston’s starting pitching (“Good pitching always trumps good pitching in the playoffs.”).[/quote]

All of the teams you mentioned didn't have tremendous lineups 1-9. Obviously you need to score runs to win. I Don't think the Yankees will be a tremendous offensive force in the playoffs because of the reliance of the HR. They scored 3 runs in 4 games last year at Minute Maid in the LCS. The Tremendous pitching in the playoffs is what fueled the run. I'm worried about the mediocre pitching and just how much they rely on power this season. That won't equate to winning October baseball. Just my 2 cents.
 
[quote="alexander salem" post=287455][quote="SJU85" post=287439][quote="alexander salem" post=286715][quote="SJU85" post=286681][quote="alexander salem" post=286302][quote="section10" post=286301]houstun yankees - playoff preview

astros starters plus altuve vs sevy & the sticks.

will the best bullpen win?[/quote]

Your joking right? Good pitching always trumps good hitting in the playoffs. Bullpen won't matter because the Houston starters go so deep. The Astros will be going to the world series again if they continue this pitching. Look at their run differential.[/quote]

Really? Tell that to the Braves teams that had three hall of Famers on it (Maddox, Smoltz and Glavine) and yet managed to win one World Series. Or the 2014 Tiger Team that had Velander, Scherzer and Price (and a more than decent Porcello) and got swept by the Orioles in the ALDS. To bring one closer to home, the 2015 Mets with Harvey, Syndergard and deGrom were stronger than the Royals starters but still loss in five.

Could the Yanks use more starting pitching, yes. Does the team with the best starters on paper always win in a playoff series, no.[/quote]

I didn't think I had to mention Houston has one of the best offensive lineups in baseball. Thought that was a given.[/quote]

Yanks score a lot of runs also and your post was related Houston’s starting pitching (“Good pitching always trumps good pitching in the playoffs.”).[/quote]

All of the teams you mentioned didn't have tremendous lineups 1-9. Obviously you need to score runs to win. I Don't think the Yankees will be a tremendous offensive force in the playoffs because of the reliance of the HR. They scored 3 runs in 4 games last year at Minute Maid in the LCS. The Tremendous pitching in the playoffs is what fueled the run. I'm worried about the mediocre pitching and just how much they rely on power this season. That won't equate to winning October baseball. Just my 2 cents.[/quote]

Monty will be back, and German back to the pen, that's improvement right there.
Just get me to the playoffs, we seen how Tanaka and CC pitched once we got in the playoffs.
Gotta believe we add a SP, and we got the farm system do pull a trade and get a decent pitcher, Cashman won't give to much. The 3 I like is:

AJ Happ, Hellickson, and Tyson Ross
On a bad SD team
5-3 3.31 ERA, K/9 9.04 less hits then IP but 26walks

With Yanks/Boston and Houston/Seattle in the WC spots TB and Toronto season is over.
 
[quote="alexander salem" post=287455][quote="SJU85" post=287439][quote="alexander salem" post=286715][quote="SJU85" post=286681][quote="alexander salem" post=286302][quote="section10" post=286301]houstun yankees - playoff preview

astros starters plus altuve vs sevy & the sticks.

will the best bullpen win?[/quote]

Your joking right? Good pitching always trumps good hitting in the playoffs. Bullpen won't matter because the Houston starters go so deep. The Astros will be going to the world series again if they continue this pitching. Look at their run differential.[/quote]

Really? Tell that to the Braves teams that had three hall of Famers on it (Maddox, Smoltz and Glavine) and yet managed to win one World Series. Or the 2014 Tiger Team that had Velander, Scherzer and Price (and a more than decent Porcello) and got swept by the Orioles in the ALDS. To bring one closer to home, the 2015 Mets with Harvey, Syndergard and deGrom were stronger than the Royals starters but still loss in five.

Could the Yanks use more starting pitching, yes. Does the team with the best starters on paper always win in a playoff series, no.[/quote]

I didn't think I had to mention Houston has one of the best offensive lineups in baseball. Thought that was a given.[/quote]

Yanks score a lot of runs also and your post was related Houston’s starting pitching (“Good pitching always trumps good pitching in the playoffs.”).[/quote]

All of the teams you mentioned didn't have tremendous lineups 1-9. Obviously you need to score runs to win. I Don't think the Yankees will be a tremendous offensive force in the playoffs because of the reliance of the HR. They scored 3 runs in 4 games last year at Minute Maid in the LCS. The Tremendous pitching in the playoffs is what fueled the run. I'm worried about the mediocre pitching and just how much they rely on power this season. That won't equate to winning October baseball. Just my 2 cents.[/quote]

Agree regarding reliance on home runs. Need to be able to manufacture run also. Playoffs can be a crap shoot. Depends on who gets hot and sometimes who turns ice cold. Good pitching can go south, while mediocre pitching can step up. Happens. While I like our chances, it is still a long season and we do need more starting pitching. I would not be surprised if Cashman tries to bring in a high level arm (if he can fine one) and a secondary one. I am also worried about Stanton who seems not to be able to recognize off speed pitches from righties right now and Sanchez (who i would have thought would be at least hitting .250 not around .205 by now).
 
sevy - game 1 - 8 innings, 4 hits, 1 er, 0 walks, 10 k's.
sevy's era is 2.20. tying him for 3rd best al era with hosten's cole.
 
[quote="section10" post=287507]sevy - game 1 - 8 innings, 4 hits, 1 er, 0 walks, 10 k's.
sevy's era is 2.20. tying him for 3rd best al era with hosten's cole.[/quote] deGrom at 1.49 and only 4 wins. Such is the life of us Met fans
 
Scary that tonight's offense is what we'll see from the Yankees in any playoffs. Too many holes in the lineup and they couldn't do anything against the Rays pitching. Suspect the Yanks will really struggle against the Mets starters this weekend.
 
[quote="Delaware" post=287789]Scary that tonight's offense is what we'll see from the Yankees in any playoffs. Too many holes in the lineup and they couldn't do anything against the Rays pitching. Suspect the Yanks will really struggle against the Mets starters this weekend.[/quote] all you need to do against us is score 2 runs.
 
[quote="mjmaherjr" post=287790][quote="Delaware" post=287789]Scary that tonight's offense is what we'll see from the Yankees in any playoffs. Too many holes in the lineup and they couldn't do anything against the Rays pitching. Suspect the Yanks will really struggle against the Mets starters this weekend.[/quote] all you need to do against us is score 2 runs.[/quote]

Or 1.
 
[quote="section10" post=287787]top of 13th. judge 2 run ballantine blast. stanton - getty goner.[/quote]

Stanton with 3 home runs in the last 5 games. First time this year that I'm starting to believe that he is about to go on something like 3 week power surge.
 
[quote="section10" post=287787]top of 13th. judge 2 run ballantine blast. stanton - getty goner.[/quote]

Loved the kid with the “All rise”sign and his Dad. They’re all over Facebook now. Great memories made by that Dad.
 
[quote="Delaware" post=287789]Scary that tonight's offense is what we'll see from the Yankees in any playoffs. Too many holes in the lineup and they couldn't do anything against the Rays pitching. Suspect the Yanks will really struggle against the Mets starters this weekend.[/quote]

Talk about overreaction?
They struggled against a rookie pitcher they have never seen before.
I mean they team is one of the two best teams in baseball and leads the league in HRs practically 1st in runs scored and after winning a 13 inning game you worry about what their bats will do in the postseason?

SMH
 
[quote="Moose" post=287802][quote="Delaware" post=287789]Scary that tonight's offense is what we'll see from the Yankees in any playoffs. Too many holes in the lineup and they couldn't do anything against the Rays pitching. Suspect the Yanks will really struggle against the Mets starters this weekend.[/quote]

Talk about overreaction?
They struggled against a rookie pitcher they have never seen before.
I mean they team is one of the two best teams in baseball and leads the league in HRs practically 1st in runs scored and after winning a 13 inning game you worry about what their bats will do in the postseason?

SMH[/quote]

And Gary Sanchez is way too good of a hitter to be struggling as much as he is. Got to be believe he will break out. Didi too is in a major slump and yet they keep winning.
 
As a SJU/Yankee fan I’ve learned to enjoy having a really good team without quibbling over the minor warts that arise every season for any professional team. No team is perfect, but I’ve seen the other side of the coin too often with SJU to not enjoy the Yanks having a young powerhouse that looks like it will continue being a force going forward, much like the Yanks have been as a franchise for the past 25 years.
 
Amen to Rob's post. Yanks have served as a much needed counterbalance to my Johnnies and Knicks!
 
Big win last night by the yanks, boston won so it would have been 2.
Yanks are idle and Detroit is Boston, Sox will most likely win

This weekend yeah we got the mets, but the garbage white sox go to boston and they'll lose all 3.
Just want to stay real close to them.

With Monty having Tommy John surgury, it's even more important to get another sp, can't trust German. Real glad Gray looks like he has settled in finally.
 
Not looking forward to Yankees - Mets this weekend. I'm tired of this series. Should be done every few years, not every year. And when will MLB finally get it right and not play by two different sets of rules, whether you're in the AL or NL? If the NL does not want the DH, then let them not use one when they play in AL parks.

But I wonder if DeGrom is going to put on a show for the Yankees? Hmmmm......
 
[quote="Tonyinfairfield " post=287892]Not looking forward to Yankees - Mets this weekend. I'm tired of this series. Should be done every few years, not every year. And when will MLB finally get it right and not play by two different sets of rules, whether you're in the AL or NL? If the NL does not want the DH, then let them not use one when they play in AL parks.

But I wonder if DeGrom is going to put on a show for the Yankees? Hmmmm......[/quote]

Usually look forward to the Subway Series, but not this weekend. Reason for that is because I hate facing a team that's coming in on a long losing streak. Sooner or later, the Mets are going to win a game, and when that happens, it usually plays out to something like 4 wins out of 5 game.

Dangerous spot.
 
boston loses 1 to zip. bookies had boston as -310.

bookies had it right for 7 innings (-105/-105). yankee game.
homers win it again.
good for gardner. rides the bench against some lefties but came through big against the mets.
 
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