OT: NY Yankees 2025 Season Thread

RUDave_01

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Great job by the Yanks to play team ball tonight. Jazz came through big time with scoring from first on that double; if he held up at 3rd, they likely don't score that run. And to their credit, the bullpen did their job tonight.
 

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Great job by the Yanks to play team ball tonight. Jazz came through big time with scoring from first on that double; if he held up at 3rd, they likely don't score that run. And to their credit, the bullpen did their job tonight.
Let's hope Cashman and Boone don't blow it tomorrow.
 
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Anon1750875978

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Game three will be a huge test given who the NYY starter is and likely having Chapman ready for Boston.

I imagine there will be some "quick hooks" with the pitchers from Boone.
Imperative Yanks get an early lead.
 

RUAldo

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Game three will be a huge test given who the NYY starter is and likely having Chapman ready for Boston.

I imagine there will be some "quick hooks" with the pitchers from Boone.
Imperative Yanks get an early lead.
I’m sure Boone and Cashman already have the pitch count set 12 hours before opening pitch and exit velocity will dictate line-up.
 

yesrutgers01

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I’m sure Boone and Cashman already have the pitch count set 12 hours before opening pitch and exit velocity will dictate line-up.
Really miss the days when you could throw Cone out there for 130 pitches and be ready to go on short rest if needed.,,
 
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Game three will be a huge test given who the NYY starter is and likely having Chapman ready for Boston.

I imagine there will be some "quick hooks" with the pitchers from Boone.
Imperative Yanks get an early lead.
Boston has an inexperienced rookie starter going tonight as well. Plus I doubt Whitlock will be available after throwing close to 50 pitches last night. Cora managed last night like it was an elimination game for them and worked his bullpen hard and early. Could be a disadvantage for them tonight.

Game moved to 8pm instead of 6pm btw with the Dodgers closing their series out last night.
 

WhiteBus

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Two rookies starting a do or die playoff game. When is the last time that happened?
 

Anon1750875978

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Two rookies starting a do or die playoff game. When is the last time that happened?
Pretty unusual that two playoff teams wouldn't have better options for a Game 3.
Giolito down obviously should help, but Boone apparently doesn't trust Gil or Warren.
One could surmise a high scoring game.
 

WhiteBus

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Mm up_ First time 2 rookies with less than 15 MLB starts are facing each other in a playoff game. Schlittler has 14, Early has 4.
I saw that. Also the 4th youngest combined pitchers in a playoff game.
I'm looking for elimination games.
 

Anon1750875978

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When I look at the fact that Schlittler is the third starter, it kinda indicates that this year's team wasn't constructed to win the WS, just a chance to get there.

With Cole and Schmidt out, Cashman wasn't willing to part with top prospects for one year #3 or #4 starting pitching.

I guess we'll know soon enough if that approach was correct.
 
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Rice in the lineup tonight at 1B instead of Goldschmidt. Right decision in my opinion. Now go out and win it!
 

yesrutgers01

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When I look at the fact that Schlittler is the third starter, it kinda indicates that this year's team wasn't constructed to win the WS, just a chance to get there.

With Cole and Schmidt out, Cashman wasn't willing to part with top prospects for one year #3 or #4 starting pitching.

I guess we'll know soon enough if that approach was correct.
Constructed nicely but injuries can get in the way…
The team is constructed with Cole, Fried, Rhodon, Gil
And now you have a rookie good enough to start this game..,
 

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Surprised Boone didn't put Williams in to close the 9th. I guess he got overruled. :)

But Judge and Stanton need to start hitting.
 

yesrutgers01

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Kid just had the game of his life. Kind of cool for him in the ironic way that it was to knock the Red Sox out of the playoffs- who was his favorite team growing up. Cole/Rhodon/Fried/Gil/Schittler/Schmidt is one hell of a starting group.
 
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WhiteBus

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Judge
Surprised Boone didn't put Williams in to close the 9th. I guess he got overruled. :)

But Judge and Stanton need to start hitting.
Judge and Volpe had the most hits in the Series. Stanton had 1 hit in the 3 games
 

WhiteBus

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Kid just had the game of his life. Kind of cool for him in the ironic way that it was to knock the Red Sox out of the playoffs- who was his favorite team growing up. Cole/Rhodon/Fried/Gil/Schittler/Schmidt is one hell of a starting group.
The way he throws 100mph effortlessly is amazing!
 
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ru109

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Surprised Boone didn't put Williams in to close the 9th. I guess he got overruled. :)

But Judge and Stanton need to start hitting.
Stanton yes, Judge hit like .360 so I'm not sure how much more hitting he needs to do.
 

Anon1750875978

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Weird series...Volpe, who struggled ALL season, with a couple fantastic defensive plays and a key hit last nite.

A bit concerned with sloppy defense from Chisholm.
 

RULoyal

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Judge's only meaningful "hit" was a clear error by Boston. He needs to lead the way against Toronto.
Runners left in scoring position with 2 outs - Bellinger 4, Grisham 5. Judge only has 2 runners LOB overall.
 

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Weird series...Volpe, who struggled ALL season, with a couple fantastic defensive plays and a key hit last nite.

A bit concerned with sloppy defense from Chisholm.
Unfortunately we're going to have to live with Chisholm's shaky defense. He is who he is. I'd like him to make better decisions before trying to make impossible throws like on Wednesday night.
 

Anon1750875978

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Unfortunately we're going to have to live with Chisholm's shaky defense. He is who he is. I'd like him to make better decisions before trying to make impossible throws like on Wednesday night.
I can only imagine if George was alive what the reaction would be. 😄
 

Anon1750875978

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I don't want to see Weaver for whatever is left of the post season!!!!!

This bullpen is truly dogshit.
 
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RUDave_01

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I was expecting a loss in game 1 with the disadvantage in starting pitching, but wasn't expecting that. You tip your cap and turn to tomorrow. I do like the matchups the next 3 days.
 
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