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Post by pippsheadache on Aug 11, 2019 14:01:07 GMT -5
Phenomenal game for Tanaka.
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Post by rizzuto on Aug 11, 2019 14:01:28 GMT -5
In defense of Mike Ford, coming into this game he had reached base safely in 15 of 17 games and had 3 homers in just 56 at bats. That’s close to a 30 dinger pace over a full season. Small sample size. I’d give him some more opportunities. And, his OBP is higher than Gary Sanchez and about what Clint Frazier’s was. Tauchman didn’t light it up at first, either.
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 11, 2019 14:01:30 GMT -5
Tanaka's performance against this red hot Blue Jay lineup has been the biggest take from this game.
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Post by rizzuto on Aug 11, 2019 14:03:58 GMT -5
Tanaka's performance against this red hot Blue Jay lineup has been the biggest take from this game. He may be beginning to trust his new grip on the split finger fastball. And, he seems to have improved somewhat since moving to the first base side of the rubber. |
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Post by utahyank on Aug 11, 2019 14:04:56 GMT -5
the Yankees have been blessed with having a backup catcher like Romine on the team....
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Post by pippsheadache on Aug 11, 2019 14:05:17 GMT -5
In defense of Mike Ford, coming into this game he had reached base safely in 15 of 17 games and had 3 homers in just 56 at bats. That’s close to a 30 dinger pace over a full season. Small sample size. I’d give him some more opportunities. And, his OBP is higher than Gary Sanchez and about what Clint Frazier’s was. Tauchman didn’t light it up at first, either. I hope so, and I do get it that he hasn't had much of a shot. |
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Post by kaybli on Aug 11, 2019 14:07:03 GMT -5
Failed hit and run.  |
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 11, 2019 14:07:35 GMT -5
In defense of Mike Ford, coming into this game he had reached base safely in 15 of 17 games and had 3 homers in just 56 at bats. That’s close to a 30 dinger pace over a full season. Small sample size. I’d give him some more opportunities. And, his OBP is higher than Gary Sanchez and about what Clint Frazier’s was. Tauchman didn’t light it up at first, either. I hope so, and I do get it that he hasn't had much of a shot. When pitchers throw Ford strikes I see a lot of weak ground balls into the shift and pop ups. It's not like he's hitting into bad luck. |
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 11, 2019 14:09:54 GMT -5
We might have to win this one 1-0.
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Post by utahyank on Aug 11, 2019 14:10:05 GMT -5
wow....Tanaka back out there for the 8th.....
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Post by rizzuto on Aug 11, 2019 14:12:32 GMT -5
I hope so, and I do get it that he hasn't had much of a shot. When pitchers throw Ford strikes I see a lot of weak ground balls into the shift and pop ups. It's not like he's hitting into bad luck. I’ve noticed this, too. He’s more effective when he takes an opposite field approach. He did have a couple really hard hit balls taken away against Boston. |
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Post by noetsi on Aug 11, 2019 14:13:24 GMT -5
just missed a dp there
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 11, 2019 14:13:49 GMT -5
Nuts, I thought that was a DP.
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Post by kaybli on Aug 11, 2019 14:15:41 GMT -5
There's the double play!
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Post by chiyankee on Aug 11, 2019 14:15:55 GMT -5
There's the DP, what a job by Tanaka.
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