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Post by kaybli on Jul 19, 2019 5:35:50 GMT -5
www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41069883-4Spent the afternoon down at the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, and while down here, caught up with outfielder Clint Frazier. He tells ESPN he and Brian Cashman had a phone conversation in recent days. "That was the best conversation I could have had ... I wanted to just hear it from him: what do I need to do to make it back on that team? Light a fire under me." Frazier said Cashman "was honest with me. I walked away from that conversation feeling really good about my present situation and my future situation." He remains optimistic that his future is in pinstripes, and not as a trade chip entering the upcoming deadline. Cashman's advice was, of course, for Frazier to focus on honing his defense. Also asked him to not neglect his offense, given the 4-for-17 start Frazier had after being optioned down June 17. Frazier has ended up getting hits in 12 of his past 16 games in Scranton. In terms of reporting to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at the end of his 72-hour report period last month, Clint Frazier said: "I'm not the first guy to take 72 hours, I'm not going to be the last guy to take 72 hours." Said he also took that long to come back during a return to Triple-A last year, and lamented the fact this particular time his later report caused such controversy. "I took it because one, I have two animals and a full apartment. I needed a day, and then one day turned into I'm going to take another day. And then it was like: ‘I'm not in my best frame of mind right now.' I was mad, I was upset, I was bitter. It was one of those things where I needed to be able to come down here and be ready to work. I would have shown up Day 1 and probably would have been a nuisance to be around. I would have upset. I (was) still mourning my demotion ... I needed to take 72 hours. I wasn't trying to send a message. I wasn't trying to send a message to Brian Cashman — one of the most powerful men in baseball. He holds the cards. He's been good to me." Finally, Clint Frazier is proud of the strides he feels he's made defensively working with RailRiders assistant Julio Borbón. Frazier's still buzzing about diving full-stretch for a ball last weekend against Syracuse. It was his first diving catch since a dive last August exacerbated his concussion symptoms, effectively ending his 2018 season. With Borbón, Frazier's focus has been on standing up a little taller in his pre-pitch setup. It's to mimic his fairly upright batter's stance. He believes that has helped him maintain his eye level when he takes off for fly balls, helping him track them dramatically better. Previously, he'd crouch lower pre-pitch, and when he'd move immediately out of the crouch, that would cause his eyes to move, and he'd have more difficulty tracking balls hit at high velocities. "It's not the same guy out there (now)," Frazier said. "I want to practice it in New York, but I feel good. It hasn't been a waste of my time down here. It hasn't been a bad experience, one that I think can really help me help the Yankees when I get the chance." There's really no opening here for him in the big leagues unless players get hurt. I hope he can return a quality pitcher in the trade market. |
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Post by greatfatness on Jul 19, 2019 5:37:55 GMT -5
www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41069883-4Spent the afternoon down at the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, and while down here, caught up with outfielder Clint Frazier. He tells ESPN he and Brian Cashman had a phone conversation in recent days. "That was the best conversation I could have had ... I wanted to just hear it from him: what do I need to do to make it back on that team? Light a fire under me." Frazier said Cashman "was honest with me. I walked away from that conversation feeling really good about my present situation and my future situation." He remains optimistic that his future is in pinstripes, and not as a trade chip entering the upcoming deadline. Cashman's advice was, of course, for Frazier to focus on honing his defense. Also asked him to not neglect his offense, given the 4-for-17 start Frazier had after being optioned down June 17. Frazier has ended up getting hits in 12 of his past 16 games in Scranton. In terms of reporting to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at the end of his 72-hour report period last month, Clint Frazier said: "I'm not the first guy to take 72 hours, I'm not going to be the last guy to take 72 hours." Said he also took that long to come back during a return to Triple-A last year, and lamented the fact this particular time his later report caused such controversy. "I took it because one, I have two animals and a full apartment. I needed a day, and then one day turned into I'm going to take another day. And then it was like: ‘I'm not in my best frame of mind right now.' I was mad, I was upset, I was bitter. It was one of those things where I needed to be able to come down here and be ready to work. I would have shown up Day 1 and probably would have been a nuisance to be around. I would have upset. I (was) still mourning my demotion ... I needed to take 72 hours. I wasn't trying to send a message. I wasn't trying to send a message to Brian Cashman — one of the most powerful men in baseball. He holds the cards. He's been good to me." Finally, Clint Frazier is proud of the strides he feels he's made defensively working with RailRiders assistant Julio Borbón. Frazier's still buzzing about diving full-stretch for a ball last weekend against Syracuse. It was his first diving catch since a dive last August exacerbated his concussion symptoms, effectively ending his 2018 season. With Borbón, Frazier's focus has been on standing up a little taller in his pre-pitch setup. It's to mimic his fairly upright batter's stance. He believes that has helped him maintain his eye level when he takes off for fly balls, helping him track them dramatically better. Previously, he'd crouch lower pre-pitch, and when he'd move immediately out of the crouch, that would cause his eyes to move, and he'd have more difficulty tracking balls hit at high velocities. "It's not the same guy out there (now)," Frazier said. "I want to practice it in New York, but I feel good. It hasn't been a waste of my time down here. It hasn't been a bad experience, one that I think can really help me help the Yankees when I get the chance." There's really no opening here for him in the big leagues unless players get hurt. I hope he can return a quality pitcher in the trade market. I’m not sure that pitcher is out there. I would deal Frazier even up for Stroman or Boyd but I bet the Jays and Tigers expect more than that. As much as it looks like we need another starter we have the best record in baseball. I wouldn’t think Cashman feels the urgency to overpay. |
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Post by kaybli on Jul 19, 2019 5:41:31 GMT -5
There's really no opening here for him in the big leagues unless players get hurt. I hope he can return a quality pitcher in the trade market. I’m not sure that pitcher is out there. I would deal Frazier even up for Stroman or Boyd but I bet the Jays and Tigers expect more than that. As much as it looks like we need another starter we have the best record in baseball. I wouldn’t think Cashman feels the urgency to overpay. Those idiots wanted Gleyber for Boyd. I mean really? |
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Post by greatfatness on Jul 19, 2019 6:10:09 GMT -5
I’m not sure that pitcher is out there. I would deal Frazier even up for Stroman or Boyd but I bet the Jays and Tigers expect more than that. As much as it looks like we need another starter we have the best record in baseball. I wouldn’t think Cashman feels the urgency to overpay. Those idiots wanted Gleyber for Boyd. I mean really? File under "doesn't hurt to ask" |
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Post by inger on Jul 19, 2019 11:29:11 GMT -5
Frazier is learning to say the right things, but where does he think he’s going to play? As for Cashman, he knows the right things to say. He needs to keep Frazier motivated whether or not the plan is to keep him...
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Post by noetsi on Jul 19, 2019 12:42:54 GMT -5
Even without Stanton there is no room for him.
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Post by utahyank on Jul 19, 2019 13:21:20 GMT -5
Even without Stanton there is no room for him. This is Gardner's last contract year....Clint could come up in just a matter of weeks when the rosters expand....he is a valuable piece, and while I would like to see his skills bring a very good pitcher back in trade, if that trade can't be made, Clint can help the Yankees... |
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Post by greatfatness on Jul 19, 2019 13:27:30 GMT -5
Frazier is learning to say the right things, but where does he think he’s going to play? As for Cashman, he knows the right things to say. He needs to keep Frazier motivated whether or not the plan is to keep him... He shouldn’t worry about that. Half the team has been injured this year. You never know when an opportunity will present itself. |
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Post by inger on Jul 19, 2019 13:45:44 GMT -5
Right now he’s showing that he’s not especially motivated at AAA. He will likely become more motivated in MLB. It does sound like he’s putting in the work st AAA to become better with the glove. It doesn’t seem logical to not be motivated at the plate. That’s going to be where most of his value will lie...
I would say off hand that he’s highly emotional. He has to learn to use that to his advantage rather than to wear the “poor, poor, pitiful me” face...
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Post by greatfatness on Jul 19, 2019 17:00:02 GMT -5
Right now he’s showing that he’s not especially motivated at AAA. He will likely become more motivated in MLB. It does sound like he’s putting in the work st AAA to become better with the glove. It doesn’t seem logical to not be motivated at the plate. That’s going to be where most of his value will lie... I would say off hand that he’s highly emotional. He has to learn to use that to his advantage rather than to wear the “poor, poor, pitiful me” face... I agree with that assessment. He seems like a very sensitive kid. |
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Post by noetsi on Jul 19, 2019 17:41:59 GMT -5
I will be amazed if he is with us next year unless they just can't find a place to trade him. Which of course is true.
He is harming his resale value....drats. Soon we will have to sell him downriver
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Post by inger on Jul 19, 2019 19:18:02 GMT -5
Right now he’s showing that he’s not especially motivated at AAA. He will likely become more motivated in MLB. It does sound like he’s putting in the work st AAA to become better with the glove. It doesn’t seem logical to not be motivated at the plate. That’s going to be where most of his value will lie... I would say off hand that he’s highly emotional. He has to learn to use that to his advantage rather than to wear the “poor, poor, pitiful me” face... I agree with that assessment. He seems like a very sensitive kid. It does make me a bit more emphatic for him... I used to be a very emotional young guy. You know. Before the scarring... (: |
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 2, 2019 22:49:52 GMT -5
A three run jack tonight for Frazier. He just needs to wait for his turn.
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Post by kaybli on Aug 2, 2019 22:53:16 GMT -5
A three run jack tonight for Frazier. He just needs to wait for his turn. He's not getting called up even with all these injuries so I'm beginning to wonder if he'll get a shot this year. Maybe next year. |
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Post by utahyank on Aug 2, 2019 22:54:26 GMT -5
A three run jack tonight for Frazier. He just needs to wait for his turn. I don't expect the Yankees to make an offer to Gardner this winter, does anyone expect that? Frazier could be moved in a trade this winter, but otherwise, he seems to have a roster spot with the Yanks next season.... |
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