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Post by inger on Jan 20, 2024 13:00:40 GMT -5
Unless he plays his azz off and releases all that untapped potential… Yeah...much will depend on how either Grisham/Verdugo perform. But I don't see Verdugo being happy as a 4th OF, especially since it is his walk year. Regardless, if Yanks sign resign Soto he's gonna play somewhere, and I prefer Judge in RF. As do I, but it seems the Yanks see Soto in RF. Sort of because it’s all he can handle… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 20, 2024 13:02:24 GMT -5
I like Verdugo on our team. I wouldn't be so quick to run him out of town. We've seen that the Martian isn't invulnerable to injury, so...let Verdugo and Stroman stir the drink, give this team some fire. I love Judge, but he and Stanton aren't the barn-burning kind of players we need to go deep into games w/ the like of the Astros, say. I have no problem with Verdugo...in fact, there's much about him I like. If Yanks hadn't acquired Soto I'd have no problem with him as the everyday LF. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 20, 2024 13:05:03 GMT -5
Yeah...much will depend on how either Grisham/Verdugo perform. But I don't see Verdugo being happy as a 4th OF, especially since it is his walk year. Regardless, if Yanks sign resign Soto he's gonna play somewhere, and I prefer Judge in RF. As do I, but it seems the Yanks see Soto in RF. Sort of because it’s all he can handle… Actually, he played LF exclusively in SD last year. Of course, Petco isn't YS, but "it is what it is". |
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Post by inger on Jan 20, 2024 13:09:34 GMT -5
As do I, but it seems the Yanks see Soto in RF. Sort of because it’s all he can handle… Actually, he played LF exclusively in SD last year. Of course, Petco isn't YS, but "it is what it is". I noticed that he played 154 games in left. No DHing. you’d think if the Pads thought he was as bad as his rep afield they might have DH’d him a few times… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 20, 2024 13:14:51 GMT -5
Actually, he played LF exclusively in SD last year. Of course, Petco isn't YS, but "it is what it is". I noticed that he played 154 games in left. No DHing. you’d think if the Pads thought he was as bad as his rep afield they might have DH’d him a few times… He did DH a few games. Frankly, IMO worrying about him in the OF kinda gets back to the belief that Yanks must have an AS at every position. Players that excel both offensively & defensively are the exception, not the rule. For every Mantle there are several Kingmans, Cansecos & Mannys. |
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Post by qimqam on Jan 20, 2024 13:32:26 GMT -5
I like Verdugo on our team. I wouldn't be so quick to run him out of town. We've seen that the Martian isn't invulnerable to injury, so...let Verdugo and Stroman stir the drink, give this team some fire. I love Judge, but he and Stanton aren't the barn-burning kind of players we need to go deep into games w/ the like of the Astros, say. I've always though thought that the Current Yankees lacked attitude and that was a big part of their recent problems. All of the core Yankees are soft spoken smiley guys ... and an entire team of nice guys is too soft ! Judge, Cole, Gleyber, Volpe and of course, Mr. Softy himself, Stanton are all soft spoken, smiley, say the right thing guys ... We need someone to shake it up. |
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Post by inger on Jan 20, 2024 13:36:34 GMT -5
I noticed that he played 154 games in left. No DHing. you’d think if the Pads thought he was as bad as his rep afield they might have DH’d him a few times… He did DH a few games. Frankly, IMO worrying about him in the OF kinda gets back to the belief that Yanks must have an AS at every position. Players that excel both offensively & defensively are the exception, not the rule. For every Mantle there are several Kingmans, Cansecos & Mannys. Before you YES refugees all came aboard I did a post with simple standard fielding stats that showed that Soto got to plenty of baseballs afield with a respectable fielding pct. The only number that jumped off the pages is that -8 in the OAA for 2023 (and -10 in 2022. Since he had plenty of PO and a respectable fielding % it’s hard for me to see how he could be a horrible clown show afield… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 20, 2024 13:45:25 GMT -5
He did DH a few games. Frankly, IMO worrying about him in the OF kinda gets back to the belief that Yanks must have an AS at every position. Players that excel both offensively & defensively are the exception, not the rule. For every Mantle there are several Kingmans, Cansecos & Mannys. Before you YES refugees all came aboard I did a post with simple standard fielding stats that showed that Soto got to plenty of baseballs afield with a respectable fielding pct. The only number that jumped off the pages is that -8 in the OAA for 2023 (and -10 in 2022. Since he had plenty of PO and a respectable fielding % it’s hard for me to see how he could be a horrible clown show afield… Yeah...I don't see that he'd be a nightmare in LF and as an old-school fan, I don't place much importance on defensive stats. Seems to me somewhat subjective. |
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Post by Max on Jan 20, 2024 14:03:17 GMT -5
Aaron Boone leaning towards batting Juan Soto second, Aaron Judge third. Aaron Boone: "I'm preparing to play Judgie in center a lot." Adds that he has also talked w/ Judge about possibly playing a little LF, possibly on days w/ Grisham in CF.
If he's going got play Judge in CF a lot, I'd like to see him also give Judge a little more time DHing when the Yankees are playing on artificial turf.
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Post by Max on Jan 20, 2024 14:09:56 GMT -5
I do not like the idea of Judge in CF on a regular basis, but apparently Soto can only handle RF. So I would play Judge in RF and have Soto DH 30 or so games. DH Judge 30 or so and that keeps him pit of CF a little. I wonder what Soto thinks about DHing? I'd be willing to bet the Yankees and Boone do everything they can to make his Yankee experience a good one if they have a strong desire to extend him.
In a perfect world Soto re-signs with the Yankees and agrees to move to 1B when Rizzo leaves. A move like that would eventually give the Yankees room in their OF for Jones, JD, and Judge, while Stanton is still on their team. A move like that also leaves room for Pereira when Stanton leaves. In my opinion, it's too soon for the Yankees to give up on Pereira.
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 20, 2024 14:17:54 GMT -5
The Yankees should have plenty of offense as to allow Grisham to play center. It is not going to make Verdugo happy in his "walk" year...but I think I'd jockey him to all 3 outfield positions and maybe some games at DH against a very good right handed pitcher. I don't want Judge to play center. I hope the Yankees see it that way. Agree re all points. In fact, Verdugo is probably gone when Dominguez returns. Verdugo is going to play more than Grisham but I hope Boone platoons them, with Grisham playing against lefties. Both of these guys hit left handed but has it's been already mentioned, Grisham has reverse splits. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 20, 2024 14:35:40 GMT -5
Agree re all points. In fact, Verdugo is probably gone when Dominguez returns. Verdugo is going to play more than Grisham but I hope Boone platoons them, with Grisham playing against lefties. Both of these guys hit left handed but has it's been already mentioned, Grisham has reverse splits. Yeah...Verdugo will get most playing time. Grisham will get his ABs against lefties and as a late inning defensive replacement. |
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Post by bomberhojoe on Jan 20, 2024 14:37:13 GMT -5
I like Verdugo on our team. I wouldn't be so quick to run him out of town. We've seen that the Martian isn't invulnerable to injury, so...let Verdugo and Stroman stir the drink, give this team some fire. I love Judge, but he and Stanton aren't the barn-burning kind of players we need to go deep into games w/ the like of the Astros, say. I'm all for guys with fire, but it seems the line on Verdugo is that he is a troublemaker. If that's the case, the Yankees should have left him in Boston. |
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Post by fwclipper51 on Jan 20, 2024 16:22:03 GMT -5
I like Verdugo on our team. I wouldn't be so quick to run him out of town. We've seen that the Martian isn't invulnerable to injury, so...let Verdugo and Stroman stir the drink, give this team some fire. I love Judge, but he and Stanton aren't the barn-burning kind of players we need to go deep into games w/ the like of the Astros, say. I'm all for guys with fire, but it seems the line on Verdugo is that he is a troublemaker. If that's the case, the Yankees should have left him in Boston. Look who was his Manager at Boston was Alex Cora. He gets a fresh start with the 2024 Yankees. He seems to be excited in joining a team who has a chance, where as the Red Sox future isn't too bright. Clipper |
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Post by rizzuto on Jan 20, 2024 16:30:19 GMT -5
I'm all for guys with fire, but it seems the line on Verdugo is that he is a troublemaker. If that's the case, the Yankees should have left him in Boston. Look who was his Manager at Boston was Alex Cora. He gets a fresh start with the 2024 Yankees. He seems to be excited in joining a team who has a chance, where as the Red Sox future isn't too bright. Clipper Boy, you hate to hear that...     |
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