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Post by inger on Aug 23, 2024 12:14:34 GMT -5
As long as I’m on my meds, I’d do fine… Mel Allen was tipsy much of the time and look how well he did. Good point! I’m in! … Put me in coach I’m ready to play Microphone. Young inger seems to have left the planet… |
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 23, 2024 14:40:46 GMT -5
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Post by desousa on Aug 25, 2024 10:20:56 GMT -5
Tonkin and his 3.38 ERA are designated for assignment.
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 25, 2024 10:26:13 GMT -5
Tonkin and his 3.38 ERA are designated for assignment. Surprised by this one. I thought Tonkin was fine in his role, pretty sure someone will pick him up and will have a better bullpen by it. Bickford will gone as soon as one of the rehabbing relievers is ready. |
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Post by desousa on Aug 25, 2024 10:34:44 GMT -5
Tonkin and his 3.38 ERA are designated for assignment. Surprised by this one. I thought Tonkin was fine in his role, pretty sure someone will pick him up and will have a better bullpen by it. Bickford will gone as soon as one of the rehabbing relievers is ready. I don't think Ian Hamilton will take long. |
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Post by desousa on Aug 25, 2024 10:57:10 GMT -5
More info on Tonkin.
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 25, 2024 11:07:06 GMT -5
I stand corrected, I didn't realize he was this bad. Thanks for memories Mr. Tonkin, he picked up a save in Judge's 300 HR game in Chicago. |
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Post by fwclipper51 on Aug 25, 2024 13:27:15 GMT -5
From MLB Rumors 8/25/24
Yankees Sign Phil Bickford, Designate Michael Tonkin
By Mark Polishuk | August 25, 2024 at 9:46am CDT
The Yankees announced that Phil Bickford has rejoined the team on a new Major League contract, and the veteran righty has been selected to the club’s active roster. In the corresponding move, right-hander Michael Tonkin was designated for assignment.
Bickford first joined the Yankees on a minor league deal back in April, and after that contract was selected to the big league roster in late June, Bickford posted an ungainly 14.40 ERA in 5 innings over 5 appearances before New York designated him for assignment. Upon clearing waivers in July, Bickford opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A, and he’ll now head back to the Bronx after a little less than 8 weeks on the open market.
A veteran of 5 Major League seasons, Bickford’s high point was the 2.81 ERA he posted over 51 1/3 relief innings for the Brewers and Dodgers in 2021. Since that season, Bickford has a 5.20 ERA in 133 1/3 innings with the Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees, along with a 25.3% strikeout rate and 9.3% walk rate.
There isn’t much to like about Bickford’s recent MLB track record, but he did pitch quite well at the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate this season at Scranton, so the club had enough comfort in Bickford to sign him to a guaranteed deal. Bickford is out of minor league options, and thus would have to be designated for assignment, if New York wanted to move him down to Triple-A again.
On the surface, replacing Tonkin with Bickford seems like a curious move since Tonkin has a 3.38 ERA, 24.6% strikeout rate, and 9.1% walk rate in 56 relief innings for the New York bullpen this season. While the overall numbers are solid, however, Tonkin has a 9.39 ERA in his last 7 2/3 innings, and has been charged with multiple runs in 3 of his last 5 appearances. This includes 2 runs allowed over 1 2/3 innings in yesterday’s 9-2 Yankees loss to the Rockies, so today’s transaction could be a way to get Bickford’s fresher arm into the bullpen.
Tonkin is also out of minor league options, which relates to the transactional carousel that has largely defined his 2024 season. He had signed a $1MM split contract with the Mets in the off-season, then went to the Twins (his original MLB team) after being DFA’ed in April, but was claimed back by the Mets shortly thereafter when Minnesota also designated Tonkin. He hit the waiver wire yet again less than a week later and was claimed by the Yankees and Tonkin then achieved some stability with an extended stretch of time in the Bronx bullpen before now again entering DFA limbo. If he clears waivers, Tonkin can elect free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A, but he would have to give up the remainder of his guaranteed salary.
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Post by fwclipper51 on Aug 25, 2024 13:33:04 GMT -5
Mel Allen was more drinking at the end of his Yankees broadcasting career. (1960-1964) |
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Post by laurenfrances on Aug 25, 2024 13:36:43 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Aug 25, 2024 16:15:42 GMT -5
Mel Allen was more drinking at the end of his Yankees broadcasting career. (1960-1964) For what’s worth, I’m not a drinker… just have a golden voice, smooth like honey. When my son was younger I once overheard him say to one of his friends, “When my dad talks, he sounds like the weatherman.”😂… |
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 25, 2024 16:19:23 GMT -5
Mel Allen was more drinking at the end of his Yankees broadcasting career. (1960-1964) For what’s worth, I’m not a drinker… just have a golden voice, smooth like honey. When my son was younger I once overheard him say to one of his friends, “When my dad talks, he sounds like the weatherman.”😂… You know what they say about about having a face for radio... |
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Post by inger on Aug 25, 2024 16:30:27 GMT -5
For what’s worth, I’m not a drinker… just have a golden voice, smooth like honey. When my son was younger I once overheard him say to one of his friends, “When my dad talks, he sounds like the weatherman.”😂… You know what they say about about having a face for radio... We shan’t discuss my beauty. It’s embarrassing…😊 |
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Post by fwclipper51 on Aug 26, 2024 16:52:00 GMT -5
From MLB Rumors 8/26/24
Yankees Claim Duke Ellis
By Darragh McDonald | August 26, 2024 at 4:35pm CDT
The Yankees announced that they have claimed outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the Mariners. The latter club designated him for assignment in recent days. To open a 40-man spot, right-hander Ian Hamilton was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Ellis, 36, is known for his standout speed. The White Sox briefly called him up earlier this year and he stole 4 bases in 4 tries. In 273 minor league games, he has stolen 134 bases, while only being caught 18 times.
His work at the plate hasn’t as impressive. He has hit .238/.325/.339 in his minor league career, production which translates to an 85 wRC+, indicating he’s been 15% below league average. Still, the idea of having a speedy outfielder on the bench has been enough for Ellis to garner plenty of interest. After his brief look with the White Sox earlier this year, he has gone to the Mets, the Mariners and now the Yankees via waiver claims.
Finding a roster spot for such a specific skill set can be tricky but it’s possible that the Yankees will find room for Ellis as rosters expand next week, or perhaps in the playoffs where extra off-days lead to a club requiring fewer pitchers. A speedster such as Ellis could be a difference maker in a close game, particularly in the era of the free runner in extra innings. Ellis has a full slate of options and just a few days of service time.
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Post by inger on Aug 27, 2024 11:16:31 GMT -5
From MLB Rumors 8/26/24
Yankees Claim Duke Ellis
By Darragh McDonald | August 26, 2024 at 4:35pm CDT
The Yankees announced that they have claimed outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the Mariners. The latter club designated him for assignment in recent days. To open a 40-man spot, right-hander Ian Hamilton was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Ellis, 36, is known for his standout speed. The White Sox briefly called him up earlier this year and he stole 4 bases in 4 tries. In 273 minor league games, he has stolen 134 bases, while only being caught 18 times.
His work at the plate hasn’t as impressive. He has hit .238/.325/.339 in his minor league career, production which translates to an 85 wRC+, indicating he’s been 15% below league average. Still, the idea of having a speedy outfielder on the bench has been enough for Ellis to garner plenty of interest. After his brief look with the White Sox earlier this year, he has gone to the Mets, the Mariners and now the Yankees via waiver claims.
Finding a roster spot for such a specific skill set can be tricky but it’s possible that the Yankees will find room for Ellis as rosters expand next week, or perhaps in the playoffs where extra off-days lead to a club requiring fewer pitchers. A speedster such as Ellis could be a difference maker in a close game, particularly in the era of the free runner in extra innings. Ellis has a full slate of options and just a few days of service time. In a minor correction, Ellis is 26, not 36… |
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