2023 New York Yankees Thread

[Phish Tank]

looks like Volpe's on his way to grab the starting SS role

[NYKinMIA]

how do you keep Volpe off this roster?

[ rhetorical af ]

[knicks94]

Read on Twitter

I do not buy Cashman's logic at all. Either he really is that stupid or he thinks Yankee fans in general have a lower IQ than he does. Notice how he mentions nothing about the fact that Montas was healthy enough last season to start in nearly 20 games for Oakland, yet wasn't the same pitcher in the other parks that he pitched in. But if we are going to go by Cashman's logic that a failed trade is solely one in which the player the Yankees acquire becomes injured, why isn't Cashman publically calling Rodon's $160 million deal an albotross? Why did he go after an aging Donaldson who everyone knew as being one of the most injury prone players in baseball at the time? Why does he continue to give the reigns to Hicks despite his injury history? Cashman's entire 25 year tenure is marred by him acquiring guys who cannot remain healthy, from Carl Pavano to Nick Johnson to Kevin Youkilis to Jacoby Ellsbury to Giancarlo Stanton to Carlos Rodon, yet he wants people to believe that this is something new as he throws his 5th starter under the bus while deflecting from his overall incompetence.

[Jalen Bluntson]

Read on Twitter

I do not buy Cashman's logic at all. Either he really is that stupid or he thinks Yankee fans in general have a lower IQ than he does. Notice how he mentions nothing about the fact that Montas was healthy enough last season to start in nearly 20 games for Oakland, yet wasn't the same pitcher in the other parks that he pitched in. But if we are going to go by Cashman's logic that a failed trade is solely one in which the player the Yankees acquire becomes injured, why isn't Cashman publically calling Rodon's $160 million deal an albotross? Why did he go after an aging Donaldson who everyone knew as being one of the most injury prone players in baseball at the time? Why does he continue to give the reigns to Hicks despite his injury history? Cashman's entire 25 year tenure is marred by him acquiring guys who cannot remain healthy, from Carl Pavano to Nick Johnson to Kevin Youkilis to Jacoby Ellsbury to Giancarlo Stanton to Carlos Rodon, yet he wants people to believe that this is something new as he throws his 5th starter under the bus while deflecting from his overall incompetence.

I don't know why he still has a job. He has been horrific with this shyt. How many failed players has he traded for or signed to ridiculous contracts? Your list seems to be missing a bunch of names. Fuq this guy.

[moocow007]

Read on Twitter

I do not buy Cashman's logic at all. Either he really is that stupid or he thinks Yankee fans in general have a lower IQ than he does. Notice how he mentions nothing about the fact that Montas was healthy enough last season to start in nearly 20 games for Oakland, yet wasn't the same pitcher in the other parks that he pitched in. But if we are going to go by Cashman's logic that a failed trade is solely one in which the player the Yankees acquire becomes injured, why isn't Cashman publically calling Rodon's $160 million deal an albotross? Why did he go after an aging Donaldson who everyone knew as being one of the most injury prone players in baseball at the time? Why does he continue to give the reigns to Hicks despite his injury history? Cashman's entire 25 year tenure is marred by him acquiring guys who cannot remain healthy, from Carl Pavano to Nick Johnson to Kevin Youkilis to Jacoby Ellsbury to Giancarlo Stanton to Carlos Rodon, yet he wants people to believe that this is something new as he throws his 5th starter under the bus while deflecting from his overall incompetence.

Guys that can't remain healthy or guys that don't have the mentality to handle playing in NY (or both). Almost like Cashman makes his decisions based on reading the back of a baseball card and/or talking to his likely not sufficiently skilled stat geeks that are just churning numbers and have never actually really watched or ID talent in their life. There's certain things that you just cannot substitute good old baseball experience and acumen. And then you factor in the "cost control" factor and it's a big clusterfrick.

[SelbyCobra]

how do you keep Volpe off this roster?

[ rhetorical af ]

It's been blatantly obvious the kid is not just a top prospect, but SPECIAL special for over a year now, and yet I still fear them sending him down to begin the season. I won't relax until it's officially announced.

He should've been up last year, and should have had a roster spot on lock entering this season, so it's still crazy to me that a kid who is as impressively well-rounded as Volpe is has to come into the spring and put up a 1.000 OPS to basically force their hand. But when you're a prospect at the level this kid is, you just can't help but put it in their face without trying - it's just how good he actually is RIGHT NOW.

Go off, Anthony - change some of the conservative and archaic policies of this franchise, and alter the trajectory of this team. Kid's got the makeup and ability for sure, to the point that he just keeps doing stuff.

Read on Twitter

[SelbyCobra]

This just hit me, but Volpe is VERY much like Brunson in my view, except he's a bit more talented/well-rounded.

But they're the same type of humble, play so far in excess of anyone trying to evaluate them solely by raw physical tools, ultra-competitive, only focused on WINNING, sneak up on you type star player that is made to be truly beloved by New York City.

Volpe is totally in the Brunson mold. As Yankee fans we're lucky though, because he has a little bit more raw talent in my view. Just like Brunson, when he's standing next to other stars, or compared to their physical attributes it'll be easy to try and downplay him. And like Jalen the production numbers will SPEAK for this kid eventually, even if he's out there intentionally not drawing attention to himself.

[blue and orange]

how do you keep Volpe off this roster?

[ rhetorical af ]

It's been blatantly obvious the kid is not just a top prospect, but SPECIAL special for over a year now, and yet I still fear them sending him down to begin the season. I won't relax until it's officially announced.

He should've been up last year, and should have had a roster spot on lock entering this season, so it's still crazy to me that a kid who is as impressively well-rounded as Volpe is has to come into the spring and put up a 1.000 OPS to basically force their hand. But when you're a prospect at the level this kid is, you just can't help but put it in their face without trying - it's just how good he actually is RIGHT NOW.

Go off, Anthony - change some of the conservative and archaic policies of this franchise, and alter the trajectory of this team. Kid's got the makeup and ability for sure, to the point that he just keeps doing stuff.

Read on Twitter

I hear ya you would think Cashman could make a blatantly easy decision but I wouldn’t put anything past him. I would like to see Aaron Judge speak up more your the captain now don’t let Cashman hold you back from winning a ring. Judge did kind of hint at Volpe winning the job. Here’s the quote https://sny.tv/articles/aaron-judge-anthony-volpe-yankees-opening-day-roster.

Could you imagine the Yankees resigning Tony Fernandez to hold back Jeter in 96 screwing those veterans out of winning a ring. Rookies have helped teams win championships since I don’t know forever. Dominguez better get called up if he’s producing to and not in August.

[thebuzzardman]

I bet IKF winds up starting at SS.

[BadNewsBarnes]

I bet IKF winds up starting at SS.

I hope he winds up starting at left out...

[Phish Tank]

Read on Twitter

I do not buy Cashman's logic at all. Either he really is that stupid or he thinks Yankee fans in general have a lower IQ than he does. Notice how he mentions nothing about the fact that Montas was healthy enough last season to start in nearly 20 games for Oakland, yet wasn't the same pitcher in the other parks that he pitched in. But if we are going to go by Cashman's logic that a failed trade is solely one in which the player the Yankees acquire becomes injured, why isn't Cashman publically calling Rodon's $160 million deal an albotross? Why did he go after an aging Donaldson who everyone knew as being one of the most injury prone players in baseball at the time? Why does he continue to give the reigns to Hicks despite his injury history? Cashman's entire 25 year tenure is marred by him acquiring guys who cannot remain healthy, from Carl Pavano to Nick Johnson to Kevin Youkilis to Jacoby Ellsbury to Giancarlo Stanton to Carlos Rodon, yet he wants people to believe that this is something new as he throws his 5th starter under the bus while deflecting from his overall incompetence.

Guys that can't remain healthy or guys that don't have the mentality to handle playing in NY (or both). Almost like Cashman makes his decisions based on reading the back of a baseball card and/or talking to his likely not sufficiently skilled stat geeks that are just churning numbers and have never actually really watched or ID talent in their life. There's certain things that you just cannot substitute good old baseball experience and acumen. And then you factor in the "cost control" factor and it's a big clusterfrick.

Any GM on RealGM with half a brain could've told Cashman not to acquire a pitcher from the Oakland A's, yet Cashman did it not only once, but THREE times. Failed each and EVERY time.

[HarthorneWingo]

How are you guys looking?

[finestrg]

Good morning all. Thinking about a couple of things --

(1) I think Volpe makes the team and will be our starting shortstop.

(2) Was listening to 161 River Ave. on youtube and the dude was talking about Oswald Peraza, saying how he was having a little trouble seeing the ball, went to an eye specialist and was diagnosed with nearsightedness, and got the issue addressed (not sure if it was through contacts or some corrective surgery), now supposedly seeing 20/20. So that's good...

(3) My buddy was down in spring training talking to someone who was raving about Yankee 1B/3B prospect Andres Chaparro. Didn't know too much about him but started reading up on him. Everyone's been raving about this guy's immense power (at least one line drive off his bat was clocked at 117 exit velo., and some have said he's hit the longest HRs they've ever seen). Not sure if he's still with the team on the spring training roster or if he got reassigned already, but his spring numbers jump out at you: .314 BA, 5 HRs to lead the team... Last year in the minors: .296 ABs, 17 doubles, 20 HRs in only 260 ABs (all primarily at AA Sommerset)!! That's crazy production! Reading he was primarily a third baseman coming up through the minors but that the Yankees may be slowly transitioning him over to 1B. Supposedly decent glove at either spot. Very intrigued by this guy fellas!! Good to know we having a big-time option waiting in the wings at either 1B or 3B (Donaldson and Rizzo won't be around forever). DH too maybe, if need be.

(4) Same guy was telling my buddy to watch out for this young CFer we traded to the Cubs to get Rizzo a few years ago -- Kevin Alcantara. Thinks he's going to be a star.

(5) With Sevy going down now, they're saying Jhony Brito may make the team as a starter until we start getting some guys back healthy. Throws hard, I like his stuff. Interested to get another look at him today -- I think he starts today against Toronto.

(6) Trade idea -- I know a lot of people think we may need another viable starter with all of the injuries to the rotation but a trade I've been thinking about for a while now -- Gleyber Torres/Albert Abreu to the Twins for Jhoan Duran. Gleyber should have good trade value and is a good player for us that I'd hate to see go but he'll be an unrestricted FA at the end of the season and will command quite a bit of money. Plus, with guys like DJ, Peraza, Cabrera around, I think we have 2B covered both immediate and moving forward. With guys like Schmidt (whose new cutter appears to be a nice new weapon for him), German, Brito, Garcia, etc., I think we have enough to weather the storm until Rodon and Sevy make it back....Duran, meanwhile, is one of the more electric late-inning bullpen arms out there and would turn an already strong bullpen into an even better one. Albert Abreu is out of options and unfortunately hasn't panned out despite having a plus arm. We probably should move him to open up his roster spot (if we can't move him, I think we wind up just waiving him as he hasn't showed enough). Twins are in more a position to see if they can get something out of him than us at this point. Maybe they could.. I mean maybe we can include a guy like Estaban Florial too, who's kind of in the same boat as Albert Abreu. Just sweeteners here, if we could get the Twins to bite on them. If they're not interested, the main part of this deal is Torres for Duran, which I think is fair enough on its own.

[Papi_swav]

So Volpe needs to be on the team and should be at the top of the batting order. I think Peraza makes the team too, we now have a logjam. Hopefully with the way Donaldson has been swinging the bat someone will come calling. I don't think we should trade Torres just yet, we have to make sure the young kids can stick around but if they do what they suppose to do I can see us trading him at the trade deadline.

Chapparo seems like he's our next 1st basemen an I would like for him to make the roster now as well. Cabrera is playing great too. We also have Sweeney in the minors who I think will be our 3rd basemen eventually and Wells also should be our catcher/1st basemen. Those 2 guys hit lefty too so that helps. The Martian will also be here by the end of the year if not starting next season. I'm really hoping Stanton has a tremendous year so we can get rid of him because we need that DH spot open with all the young guys coming up. These baby bombers look great and we have a very bright future ahead of us.

This is how I see our future looks if everything clicks

Catcher- Trevino/Wells
1B- Chapparo/Wells
2B- Volpe
SS- Peraza
3B- Sweeney/Chapparo
LF- Cabrera
CF- Dominguez
RF- Judge
DH/Utility- DJ/Cabrera etc..

This will be a dream come true. Imagine if we get Ohtani with this team

[thebuzzardman]

So Volpe needs to be on the team and should be at the top of the batting order. I think Peraza makes the team too, we now have a logjam. Hopefully with the way Donaldson has been swinging the bat someone will come calling. I don't think we should trade Torres just yet, we have to make sure the young kids can stick around but if they do what they suppose to do I can see us trading him at the trade deadline.

Chapparo seems like he's our next 1st basemen an I would like for him to make the roster now as well. Cabrera is playing great too. We also have Sweeney in the minors who I think will be our 3rd basemen eventually and Wells also should be our catcher/1st basemen. Those 2 guys hit lefty too so that helps. The Martian will also be here by the end of the year if not starting next season. I'm really hoping Stanton has a tremendous year so we can get rid of him because we need that DH spot open with all the young guys coming up. These baby bombers look great and we have a very bright future ahead of us.

This is how I see our future looks if everything clicks

Catcher- Trevino/Wells
1B- Chapparo/Wells
2B- Volpe
SS- Peraza
3B- Sweeney/Chapparo
LF- Cabrera
CF- Dominguez
RF- Judge
DH/Utility- DJ/Cabrera etc..

This will be a dream come true. Imagine if we get Ohtani with this team

I bet Volpe starts the season in the minors. Peraza might make the team, as IKF's backup.
Cabera will be the utility guy.
None of the other youth are making the team this year.
It's the Yankees under Cashman.

[finestrg]

So Volpe needs to be on the team and should be at the top of the batting order. I think Peraza makes the team too, we now have a logjam. Hopefully with the way Donaldson has been swinging the bat someone will come calling. I don't think we should trade Torres just yet, we have to make sure the young kids can stick around but if they do what they suppose to do I can see us trading him at the trade deadline.

Chapparo seems like he's our next 1st basemen an I would like for him to make the roster now as well. Cabrera is playing great too. We also have Sweeney in the minors who I think will be our 3rd basemen eventually and Wells also should be our catcher/1st basemen. Those 2 guys hit lefty too so that helps. The Martian will also be here by the end of the year if not starting next season. I'm really hoping Stanton has a tremendous year so we can get rid of him because we need that DH spot open with all the young guys coming up. These baby bombers look great and we have a very bright future ahead of us.

This is how I see our future looks if everything clicks

Catcher- Trevino/Wells
1B- Chapparo/Wells
2B- Volpe
SS- Peraza
3B- Sweeney/Chapparo
LF- Cabrera
CF- Dominguez
RF- Judge
DH/Utility- DJ/Cabrera etc..

This will be a dream come true. Imagine if we get Ohtani with this team

Yeah, imagine that? Crazy..

But I haven't felt this good about our minor league depth in some time, esp. positional players, but some of these pitchers we have as well.

I even think this OFer Elijah Dunham has a chance to be something special too. If not for the Yankees, then for someone else eventually.

Jhony Brito looked real good starting against the Jays today. I like this kid -- fastball sits between 95-97 with good life (ride/bite/sink), he's got a good change-up he mixes in along with a mid-80s slider and a slower curveball, all right over the top. Pounds the zone, not a lot of walks, keeps it in the park and it looks like there's generally weak contact against him. I think this guy's ceiling could be a better, more consistent version of Ivan Nova. Maybe a lot better...I remember Nova well -- he was decent, esp. early on for us. I think this kid Brito's stuff is even better than Nova's!

I was reading before that we exposed Andres Chapparo in the Rule-5 draft. Thank God no one took him. I think he can be special. We may have side-stepped a landmine there! LOL

[Phish Tank]

Read on Twitter

[MrDollarBills]

Jersey's own Anthony Volpe baby let's go!!

[MrDollarBills]

So Volpe needs to be on the team and should be at the top of the batting order. I think Peraza makes the team too, we now have a logjam. Hopefully with the way Donaldson has been swinging the bat someone will come calling. I don't think we should trade Torres just yet, we have to make sure the young kids can stick around but if they do what they suppose to do I can see us trading him at the trade deadline.

Chapparo seems like he's our next 1st basemen an I would like for him to make the roster now as well. Cabrera is playing great too. We also have Sweeney in the minors who I think will be our 3rd basemen eventually and Wells also should be our catcher/1st basemen. Those 2 guys hit lefty too so that helps. The Martian will also be here by the end of the year if not starting next season. I'm really hoping Stanton has a tremendous year so we can get rid of him because we need that DH spot open with all the young guys coming up. These baby bombers look great and we have a very bright future ahead of us.

This is how I see our future looks if everything clicks

Catcher- Trevino/Wells
1B- Chapparo/Wells
2B- Volpe
SS- Peraza
3B- Sweeney/Chapparo
LF- Cabrera
CF- Dominguez
RF- Judge
DH/Utility- DJ/Cabrera etc..

This will be a dream come true. Imagine if we get Ohtani with this team

I bet Volpe starts the season in the minors. Peraza might make the team, as IKF's backup.
Cabera will be the utility guy.
None of the other youth are making the team this year.
It's the Yankees under Cashman.

Cashman must've heard you buzz

[MrDollarBills]

Read on Twitter

?t=iKvDWcq4YoSnNw_Vqw822w&s=19