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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2023 16:06:02 GMT -5
Thanks for this interesting information! Welcome to the board, ryan!
Which interesting information were you referring to?
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 20, 2023 19:15:37 GMT -5
Thanks for this interesting information! Welcome to the board, Ryan! |
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Post by domeplease on Feb 20, 2023 19:26:41 GMT -5
Big Hype Prospects: Volpe, Wesneski, O’Hoppe, Harrison, Brujan
Anthony Volpe, 21, SS, NYY (AAA)
(AA) 497 PA, 18 HR, 44 SB, .251/.348/.472
True to their word, the Yankees never got around to solving their left field opening with an external addition. Nor did they upgrade Josh Donaldson after the veteran turned in his worst-hitting performance since 2012. The club has opted to go with internal depth like Aaron Hicks, Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Also factoring into the calculus is the imminent arrival of Volpe.
The 21-year-old slugger has only 99 plate appearances of experience at Triple-A and posted a modest 91 wRC+ at the level. While minor league data isn’t comprehensive, there’s evidence Volpe was too patient with pitches inside the strike zone. A repeat at the level makes sense given the personnel already on hand in the Majors. It would require an incredible Spring Training for Volpe to crack the Opening Day lineup. In the interim, with Gleyber Torres participating in the World Baseball Classic, Volpe should have more opportunities for middle infield game reps.
Hayden Wesneski, 25, SP, CHC (MLB)
(AAA) 110.1 IP, 8.6 K/9, 2.9 BB/9, 3.92 ERA
DIDN'T HE USE TO PLAY FOR US??? Is this another SUCCESSFUL Cash Trade???
With Kyle Hendricks expected to begin the season on the injured list, the Cubs have a battle for the fifth rotation slot. The most intriguing entrant is Wesneski, a right-hander who showed a knack for avoiding hard contact in a brief 33-inning trial last season. Wesneski features a five-pitch repertoire including three distinct fastballs, a slider, and a changeup. While he doesn’t project to run rampant strikeout totals in the Majors, Wesneski is stingy about allowing hits and walks. It’s a Jameson Taillon-like profile, and it’s probably no accident the Cubs acquired both players in the last calendar year.
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Post by acuraman on Feb 20, 2023 20:47:10 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2023 21:40:47 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2023 21:47:13 GMT -5
Thanks for this interesting information! Welcome to the board, Ryan! We also had the user dusty262 sign up recently though he hasn't posted. Don't be shy, dusty! Say hello!
If you search "Yankee Board" on google we are now the 4th result. "Yankee Forum" and we are the 7th or 8th result. Maybe we will get some new posters.
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Post by acuraman on Feb 20, 2023 21:52:40 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Feb 20, 2023 21:53:50 GMT -5
A welcome to Ryan and to dusty262! Join in guys! We don’t bite! (Much)… 😂
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 20, 2023 22:14:12 GMT -5
Welcome to the board, Ryan! We also had the user dusty262 sign up recently though he hasn't posted. Don't be shy, dusty! Say hello!
If you search "Yankee Board" on google we are now the 4th result. "Yankee Forum" and we are the 7th or 8th result. Maybe we will get some new posters.
Hopefully the Yankees give these guys a reason to stick around. |
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 20, 2023 22:14:59 GMT -5
Pinstripe shorts? That's a first. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2023 22:18:21 GMT -5
Pinstripe shorts? That's a first. Didn't anyone ever learn from these monstrosities?
Shorts do not belong on the baseball field!  |
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Post by inger on Feb 20, 2023 22:41:46 GMT -5
Pinstripe shorts? That's a first. Didn't anyone ever learn from these monstrosities?
Shorts do not belong on the baseball field! There aren’t conducive to siding on hard infields… |
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Post by acuraman on Feb 21, 2023 13:17:22 GMT -5
I think Boone is crazy if he really thinks JD will have a bounce back year. And really, define what a bounce back year is?
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Post by inger on Feb 21, 2023 13:49:45 GMT -5
I think Boone is crazy if he really thinks JD will have a bounce back year. And really, define what a bounce back year is? At his age, a bounce back would be somewhere between his 2021 and his 2022. So that means he’d have to be healthy and bat near to .240 with 20 homers or so. If he did that, and his glove work continued to be at last year’s level… not so bad. Be nice if he could avoid controversy for a full season too, although I think Tim Anderson should be shamed for invoking Jackie Robinson while making big money to start with. |
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Post by acuraman on Feb 21, 2023 14:36:47 GMT -5
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