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Post by bigjeep on Mar 3, 2024 7:34:10 GMT -5
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon allowed four homers to minor leaguers over three innings during a simulated game with the wind blowing out in Florida on Friday. "I don't want to give up homers, but I'm glad I give it up to our guys," Rodon said. "Makes them feel good about themselves." Josh Breaux, Agustin Ramirez, Ben Rice and Jose Rojas went deep. After Rojas' homer in the final inning, Rodon struck out three of his final four batters, including top prospect Spencer Jones twice. "I had some sequences there at the end," Rodon said. "Got some work on curveballs and work on the cutter, so it's good." While the outing wasn't great, Rodon feels healthy and that's most important after an injury-marred 2023 where he went 3-8 with a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts. Rodon, 31, is in the second year of a six-year, $162 million contract he signed with the Yankees last winter. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39633973/yankees-carlos-rodon-allows-4-hrs-sim-game-vs-minor-leaguers |
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Post by bigjeep on Mar 3, 2024 7:35:49 GMT -5
He's almost season ready! Now if he can just get out of the first inning?  |
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Post by ypaterson on Mar 3, 2024 9:10:34 GMT -5
Rodon is due for a good start. It has been about two years since his last one.
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 3, 2024 9:27:21 GMT -5
It's just a workout and doesn't mean much.
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Post by ypaterson on Mar 3, 2024 9:42:39 GMT -5
It's just a workout and doesn't mean much. I hate that contract so much I can't be fair about the work the guy does. |
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 3, 2024 10:01:52 GMT -5
It's just a workout and doesn't mean much. I hate that contract so much I can't be fair about the work the guy does. I'll vouch for you...made it clear on the YES board when it was made. |
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Post by Max on Mar 3, 2024 10:09:00 GMT -5
It's just a workout and doesn't mean much.
Exactly.
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Post by brooklyn on Mar 3, 2024 10:13:45 GMT -5
IMO he's not going to turn it around. It is what it is.
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 3, 2024 10:18:59 GMT -5
I hate that contract so much I can't be fair about the work the guy does. I'll vouch for you...made it clear on the YES board when it was made. I sure pitchers never like to give up HR's but the whole goal of early spring training is to work on your pitches, stretch out and get ready for the season. If Rodon is healthy, I think he'll be a good pitcher, like he's always been. |
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 3, 2024 10:20:34 GMT -5
It's just a workout and doesn't mean much. I hate that contract so much I can't be fair about the work the guy does. I don't like it either but if they singed Snell for the years he was looking for, they would have two bad contracts on their hands. |
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 3, 2024 10:23:13 GMT -5
I'll vouch for you...made it clear on the YES board when it was made. I sure pitchers never like to give up HR's but the whole goal of early spring training is to work on your pitches, stretch out and get ready for the season. If Rodon is healthy, I think he'll be a good pitcher, like he's always been. I was just confirming that "Pat" made his unhappiness with the Rodon acquisition immediately. I rarely comment re pitchers...only "real" ballplayers.  |
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 3, 2024 10:32:21 GMT -5
I sure pitchers never like to give up HR's but the whole goal of early spring training is to work on your pitches, stretch out and get ready for the season. If Rodon is healthy, I think he'll be a good pitcher, like he's always been. I was just confirming that "Pat" made his unhappiness with the Rodon acquisition immediately. I rarely comment re pitchers...only "real" ballplayers. I get it, giving a long contract to someone with Rodon's injury history could blow up in your face. |
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Post by ypaterson on Mar 3, 2024 11:22:04 GMT -5
I sure pitchers never like to give up HR's but the whole goal of early spring training is to work on your pitches, stretch out and get ready for the season. If Rodon is healthy, I think he'll be a good pitcher, like he's always been. I was just confirming that "Pat" made his unhappiness with the Rodon acquisition immediately. I rarely comment re pitchers...only "real" ballplayers. And I focus more on player contracs than many fans do. Differences of opinions and views is what makes for good debate. |
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 3, 2024 11:24:52 GMT -5
I was just confirming that "Pat" made his unhappiness with the Rodon acquisition immediately. I rarely comment re pitchers...only "real" ballplayers. And I focus more on player contracs than many fans do. Differences of opinions and views is what makes for good debate. Yes...I know you're very focused on the $$$. |
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Post by ypaterson on Mar 3, 2024 11:26:25 GMT -5
I hate that contract so much I can't be fair about the work the guy does. I don't like it either but if they singed Snell for the years he was looking for, they would have two bad contracts on their hands. Not that there is any reason you should recall, but I posted stuff critical of the Yankees signing Snell for that kind of money. |
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