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Post by Max on Jul 20, 2024 11:11:34 GMT -5
Speaking of lineup changes, not sure Rice is a leadoff guy. Since being moved into the leadoff spot he seems to have lost some of his plate discipline. A lot of chasing and swings and misses. I hope he hasn't become HR Happy, a disease that seems to infect Yankee hitters from time to time. Problem is Yanks have no "traditional" leadoff hitter on the roster, and unless a trade is made, won't until next year. Jazz Chisholm is the only name I heard some speculation about. But I'm not sure if he's a traditional leadoff hitter. Although he is fast and has improved his OBP this season. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jul 20, 2024 11:17:12 GMT -5
The only way Spto moves in the lineup is if he makes that decision. Since he has only batted lead off twice in his career, I am going to guess he doesn't like the idea. Maybe the Yankees might want to take a flyer on Grisham batting lead off. Since he got into the lineup every day his batting average is a respectable 256 and his obp over 300. Noe exactly HOF numbers but good enough to deserve an audition. The days of the "traditional" leadoff hitter are gone. Kyle Schwarber leads off for the best team in MLB, the Phillies, while the guy most would consider the classic traditional leadoff hitter, Trea Turner, hits 2nd. What difference would it make to Soto where at the top of the lineup he hits? |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Jul 20, 2024 11:41:46 GMT -5
Wells should bat cleanup as he is not as predictable as Verdugo. Wells has been much better lately and take a walk when needed. Boone or whomever writes out the Yankees lineup agrees. So far Wells is scheduled to bat 4th in today's Yankee lineup. I'm not sure I like Wells in the 4 hole, don't have a good reason other than it seems like every time we move someone they go into a funk. |
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Post by ypaterson on Jul 20, 2024 11:47:41 GMT -5
The only way Spto moves in the lineup is if he makes that decision. Since he has only batted lead off twice in his career, I am going to guess he doesn't like the idea. Maybe the Yankees might want to take a flyer on Grisham batting lead off. Since he got into the lineup every day his batting average is a respectable 256 and his obp over 300. Noe exactly HOF numbers but good enough to deserve an audition. The days of the "traditional" leadoff hitter are gone. Kyle Schwarber leads off for the best team in MLB, the Phillies, while the guy most would consider the classic traditional leadoff hitter, Trea Turner, hits 2nd. What difference would it make to Soto where at the top of the lineup he hits? Soto seems to care about his position in the batting order. See sny.tv/articles/yankees-juan-soto-becoming-more-comfortable-hitting-second-lineup Schwarber seems to work for the Phillies but I am still not batting Stanton lead off !!! Of course I could change my mind if things get worse.... |
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Post by azbob643 on Jul 20, 2024 11:52:56 GMT -5
Soto seems to care about his position in the batting order. Because, as the article states, it has to do with who he's hitting in front of...in this case, Judge. |
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Post by bumper on Jul 20, 2024 12:15:28 GMT -5
yup verdugo's in massive slump extending over a month now. on june 14 was hitting .266 w 9 HR 41 RBI .757 OPS.13.7% K rate. after a slow start, more or less in-line w his career stats. in 26 games since hitting .158 w 1 HR 5 RBI .431 OPS 20% K rate. terrible ...
not sure how he gets fixed. do remember around that time, he ran into the wall hard making a catch. wondering if there's any effect from that.
at this point, do like the idea of wells batting cleanup. he can play everyday. DH'ing on the days he doesn't catch.
wonder if rice has gotten HR happy. since hitting 3 in one game, he's 3-32 K'ing 41% of the time. not exactly leadoff material. maybe move gleyber back there.
While Gleyber has been struggling, I always thought he was a more patient hitter when batting leadoff. I just wish he ran better but I guess you can't have anything. Bumper, do you prefer Gibson or Strat? that's a pretty broad question because within both brands there are a number of models.
played a gibson for my entire playing life (over 50 yrs) until a few years ago. still love my gibson. just had it refretted, but now performing w a stratocaster (fender). |
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 20, 2024 12:43:23 GMT -5
The days of the "traditional" leadoff hitter are gone. Kyle Schwarber leads off for the best team in MLB, the Phillies, while the guy most would consider the classic traditional leadoff hitter, Trea Turner, hits 2nd. What difference would it make to Soto where at the top of the lineup he hits? Soto seems to care about his position in the batting order. See sny.tv/articles/yankees-juan-soto-becoming-more-comfortable-hitting-second-lineup Schwarber seems to work for the Phillies but I am still not batting Stanton lead off !!! Of course I could change my mind if things get worse.... Schwarber does have a .373 OBP and he moves pretty well for his size. Stanton's OBP is only .302. |
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Post by ypaterson on Jul 20, 2024 13:27:35 GMT -5
Soto seems to care about his position in the batting order. Because, as the article states, it has to do with who he's hitting in front of...in this case, Judge. Like I said...he cares. I am sure there are not lots of things we talk about that haven't come up in internal Yankee discussions. Since nothing has changed this is my best guess for the reason Soto is batting 2nd and Judge 3rd. |
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Post by ypaterson on Jul 20, 2024 13:31:21 GMT -5
Schwarber does have a .373 OBP and he moves pretty well for his size. Stanton's OBP is only .302. I was kidding about Stanton. The Yankees could put Judge at lead off. I am not sure that it would make a difference. At the end of the day the Yankees need to have at least one more solid bat. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jul 20, 2024 13:34:41 GMT -5
Schwarber does have a .373 OBP and he moves pretty well for his size. Stanton's OBP is only .302. I was kidding about Stanton. The Yankees could put Judge at lead off. I am not sure that it would make a difference. At the end of the day the Yankees need to have at least one more solid bat. Yanks slide can be tied directly to Stanton’s absence. Coincidence? Maybe. Regardless, he’s supposed to be back “soon”, and he’ll be in the lineup. Hopefully he’ll pick up where he left off. With Soto-Judge hitting 1-2 he’d hit 3 or 4, depending on where Wells hits. From there Yanks can follow L/R in just about any order. |
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Post by JEGnj on Jul 20, 2024 13:49:59 GMT -5
It takes Stanton a month to get back into a groove and it might only last a few games. He isn't the savior of the season he is one of the biggest pieces holding the Yankees back.
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Post by azbob643 on Jul 20, 2024 13:51:41 GMT -5
It takes Stanton a month to get back into a groove and it might only last a few games. He isn't the savior of the season he is one of the biggest pieces holding the Yankees back. No one said he is "the savior"...but guaranteed he'll be in the lineup, whether you like it or not. |
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Post by JEGnj on Jul 20, 2024 13:53:29 GMT -5
It takes Stanton a month to get back into a groove and it might only last a few games. He isn't the savior of the season he is one of the biggest pieces holding the Yankees back. No one said he is "the savior"...but guaranteed he'll be in the lineup, whether you like it or not. Yeah he is always 100% untouchable. Untouchable in the lineup and untradable on the market. |
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 20, 2024 14:52:10 GMT -5
It takes Stanton a month to get back into a groove and it might only last a few games. He isn't the savior of the season he is one of the biggest pieces holding the Yankees back. No one said he is "the savior"...but guaranteed he'll be in the lineup, whether you like it or not. And he should be. He has 18 HR's and 45 RBI in just 260 at bats and he hits well with runners in scoring position. |
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Post by inger on Jul 20, 2024 14:55:03 GMT -5
No one said he is "the savior"...but guaranteed he'll be in the lineup, whether you like it or not. And he should be. He has 18 HR's and 45 RBI in just 260 at bats and he hits well with runners in scoring position. I’m happy he’s been more productive this year. It gives me hope for next year…plenty of players with bad legs and defensive value have been DH’s. Plenty… |
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