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Post by chiyankee on Apr 8, 2022 18:08:13 GMT -5
Cole should have just punted this question. Lame excuse making won't cutting.
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 8, 2022 18:45:12 GMT -5
Cole should have just punted this question. Lame excuse making won't cutting. Cone will tell you, pitchers are flakey creatures of habit. But, it's not like the bus broke down on a 15-hour ride over gravel roads. |
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 8, 2022 18:46:26 GMT -5
Wish I could have seen the game, but I don't mind any Yankees' win, as all is right with the world.   |
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Post by acuraman on Apr 8, 2022 19:07:41 GMT -5
I have very little confidence in King.  |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 8, 2022 19:12:56 GMT -5
Cole should have just punted this question. Lame excuse making won't cutting. Cone will tell you, pitchers are flakey creatures of habit. But, it's not like the bus broke down on a 15-hour ride over gravel roads. I think Cole had just worked himself up into a frenzy and was ready to roll, but there was a beaming Billy Crystal savoring the moment of throwing out the first pitch. It did throw Cole off because the first four Red Sox reached safely and Cole looked horrible. After that he settled in and was the Cole we would expect. I noticed he passed by Crystal on his way to the mound without any pleasantries |
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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2022 19:28:24 GMT -5
Cone will tell you, pitchers are flakey creatures of habit. But, it's not like the bus broke down on a 15-hour ride over gravel roads. I think Cole had just worked himself up into a frenzy and was ready to roll, but there was a beaming Billy Crystal savoring the moment of throwing out the first pitch. It did throw Cole off because the first four Red Sox reached safely and Cole looked horrible. After that he settled in and was the Cole we would expect. I noticed he passed by Crystal on his way to the mound without any pleasantries Billy would be very upset if he realized he might have hurt the Yankees. He’s a true fan. This is a little demo of what I meant last season when I said I think Cole can be a bit of a head case at times. This was a bit heady. C’mon, be a professional. Maybe you costed yourself a win today. At least it didn’t cost the team… |
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 8, 2022 20:14:11 GMT -5
Cone will tell you, pitchers are flakey creatures of habit. But, it's not like the bus broke down on a 15-hour ride over gravel roads. I think Cole had just worked himself up into a frenzy and was ready to roll, but there was a beaming Billy Crystal savoring the moment of throwing out the first pitch. It did throw Cole off because the first four Red Sox reached safely and Cole looked horrible. After that he settled in and was the Cole we would expect. I noticed he passed by Crystal on his way to the mound without any pleasantries I still do not like Cole's approach for the first batter, which I've seen now too many times. Four straight fastballs? Why not start out with a curve ball for a strike to gather yourself and calm down. Nolan Ryan threw a first pitch curve ball to so many batters, just to get them thinking about that yacker with two strikes. |
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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2022 20:17:08 GMT -5
I think Cole had just worked himself up into a frenzy and was ready to roll, but there was a beaming Billy Crystal savoring the moment of throwing out the first pitch. It did throw Cole off because the first four Red Sox reached safely and Cole looked horrible. After that he settled in and was the Cole we would expect. I noticed he passed by Crystal on his way to the mound without any pleasantries I still do not like Cole's approach for the first batter, which I've seen now too many times. Four straight fastballs? Why not start out with a curve ball for a strike to gather yourself and calm down. Nolan Ryan threw a first pitch curve ball to so many batters, just to get them thinking about that yacker with two strikes. There is such a thing as establishing the fastball, big it needn’t always be with the first pitch of the game… or even the first batter. Pitching is about upsetting timing… |
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 8, 2022 20:43:48 GMT -5
Well, I watched the highlights, so please correct me if my surmises are off.
The defense at shortstop and first base is a huge reason for three double plays. The second play of the inning for Rizzo was a thing of beauty and a keen understanding of what to do around the bag. He was on the foul ground side of first base with a runner barreling down the line. Vaya con Dios, Señor Voit!
Kiner-Falefa showed his range, athleticism, and soft hands at short and his speed in scoring the winning run that wasn't remotely close. Donaldson and Judge bring the ability to walk, homer, and bang out base hits at the top of the order, and even Gleyber showed some restraint on the sacrifice fly as a pinch hitter.
Mike "The Falafel" King has such wicked movement, he's going to give up those dying quails and soft grounders, much like Mariano used to do. (No, I am not comparing the two, only the ability for late movement to produce poor outcomes on good pitches) Everything moves with The Egg Roll King. Big strikeout for the freshly groomed, Met-glove wearing Miguel Castro. And, Chapman is already hitting 100 mph and a 1-2-3 inning.
Stanton steals another sombrero from Inger's porch, but the home run does provide recompense. Gallo. Gallo. Joey Gallo looks good wearing Pinstripes.
And, LeMahieu recovered from his sports hernia!
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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2022 21:04:22 GMT -5
Well, I watched the highlights, so please correct me if my surmises are off. The defense at shortstop and first base is a huge reason for three double plays. The second play of the inning for Rizzo was a thing of beauty and a keen understanding of what to do around the bag. He was on the foul ground side of first base with a runner barreling down the line. Vaya con Dios, Señor Voit! Kiner-Falefa showed his range, athleticism, and soft hands at short and his speed in scoring the winning run that wasn't remotely close. Donaldson and Judge bring the ability to walk, homer, and bang out base hits at the top of the order, and even Gleyber showed some restraint on the sacrifice fly as a pinch hitter. Mike "The Falafel" King has such wicked movement, he's going to give up those dying quails and soft grounders, much like Mariano used to do. (No, I am not comparing the two, only the ability for late movement to produce poor outcomes on good pitches) Everything moves with The Egg Roll King. Big strikeout for the freshly groomed, Met-glove wearing Miguel Castro. And, Chapman is already hitting 100 mph and a 1-2-3 inning. Stanton steals another sombrero from Inger's porch, but the home run does provide recompense. Gallo. Gallo. Joey Gallo looks good wearing Pinstripes. Don’t forget that Gallo walked. That is very important, because other than walks and Homers all he’s going to do is K… |
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Post by chiyankee on Apr 8, 2022 21:30:25 GMT -5
Well, I watched the highlights, so please correct me if my surmises are off. The defense at shortstop and first base is a huge reason for three double plays. The second play of the inning for Rizzo was a thing of beauty and a keen understanding of what to do around the bag. He was on the foul ground side of first base with a runner barreling down the line. Vaya con Dios, Señor Voit! Kiner-Falefa showed his range, athleticism, and soft hands at short and his speed in scoring the winning run that wasn't remotely close. Donaldson and Judge bring the ability to walk, homer, and bang out base hits at the top of the order, and even Gleyber showed some restraint on the sacrifice fly as a pinch hitter. Mike "The Falafel" King has such wicked movement, he's going to give up those dying quails and soft grounders, much like Mariano used to do. (No, I am not comparing the two, only the ability for late movement to produce poor outcomes on good pitches) Everything moves with The Egg Roll King. Big strikeout for the freshly groomed, Met-glove wearing Miguel Castro. And, Chapman is already hitting 100 mph and a 1-2-3 inning. Stanton steals another sombrero from Inger's porch, but the home run does provide recompense. Gallo. Gallo. Joey Gallo looks good wearing Pinstripes. Don’t forget that Gallo walked. That is very important, because other than walks and Homers all he’s going to do is K… Gallo's groundout in the 10th did advance the ghost runner to third, who then scored on Gleyber's sac fly. You have to put the ball in play!!! |
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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2022 22:36:24 GMT -5
Don’t forget that Gallo walked. That is very important, because other than walks and Homers all he’s going to do is K… Gallo's groundout in the 10th did advance the ghost runner to third, who then scored on Gleyber's sac fly. You have to put the ball in play!!! Very nice. I wasn’t able to see the game and wasn’t aware of that play!… |
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Post by chiyankee on Apr 8, 2022 22:57:08 GMT -5
Gallo's groundout in the 10th did advance the ghost runner to third, who then scored on Gleyber's sac fly. You have to put the ball in play!!! Very nice. I wasn’t able to see the game and wasn’t aware of that play!… Russ would have been thrilled. Runner advancing to third on a ground out and scoring on a sac fly. Small Ball Madness!!! Of course, the Yankees also hit 3 HR's!  |
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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2022 23:10:17 GMT -5
Very nice. I wasn’t able to see the game and wasn’t aware of that play!… Russ would have been thrilled. Runner advancing to third on a ground out and scoring on a sac fly. Small Ball Madness!!! Of course, the Yankees also hit 3 HR's!  And no bunts… |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 9, 2022 3:17:39 GMT -5
Well, I watched the highlights, so please correct me if my surmises are off. The defense at shortstop and first base is a huge reason for three double plays. The second play of the inning for Rizzo was a thing of beauty and a keen understanding of what to do around the bag. He was on the foul ground side of first base with a runner barreling down the line. Vaya con Dios, Señor Voit! Kiner-Falefa showed his range, athleticism, and soft hands at short and his speed in scoring the winning run that wasn't remotely close. Donaldson and Judge bring the ability to walk, homer, and bang out base hits at the top of the order, and even Gleyber showed some restraint on the sacrifice fly as a pinch hitter. Mike "The Falafel" King has such wicked movement, he's going to give up those dying quails and soft grounders, much like Mariano used to do. (No, I am not comparing the two, only the ability for late movement to produce poor outcomes on good pitches) Everything moves with The Egg Roll King. Big strikeout for the freshly groomed, Met-glove wearing Miguel Castro. And, Chapman is already hitting 100 mph and a 1-2-3 inning. Stanton steals another sombrero from Inger's porch, but the home run does provide recompense. Gallo. Gallo. Joey Gallo looks good wearing Pinstripes. And, LeMahieu recovered from his sports hernia! My sentiments exactly. LeMahieu even during spring training looked much more fluid and was going to the opposite field the way he did in his first two years with the Yankees. I would not be shocked to see him have a big rebound this season. Rizzo was brilliant making at least two scoops that would have gone for game-changing errors under the Voit Administration. Satay King looked as good as I've ever seen him. And I was surprised that Gleyber hung in there well enough to get the sac fly. He took what looked like a very sluggable pitch for strike one and waved weakly at strike two before doing what needed to be done. It's only one game, but it felt good. |
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