Off Season Thread- 2022-2023

[Kinkotheclown]

You people are the reason why I get sent to the couch! Actually, mancave….

Don't blame us for your sexual inadequacies

[jango2000]

Mush is 100% right, we have not improved the lineup at all. It is the exact same lineup that got squashed in the playoffs last year.
So, unless Cole, Rodon, Sevy, and Nestor can throw complete game shutouts, we will get stomped by the Astros again.
We're supposed to be the Bronx Bombers. At the moment, we are the Bronx Bomber (Judge).
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

[OhSoSlick]

They just don’t get it. We have not even changed the lineup. And counting Judge and Rizzo? Please…..And Clown saying, well, without them, yikes!

Where is the damn upgrade? The lineup Clown?

But “you people” just start taking a comment and make jokes about it like the fireman and his comment, spliff and his comment…


Again, we are 2 weeks out and how did the Yankees improve with the lineup?

No, most of us get it. You just are incoherent.

You aren't speaking anything new. This has been a point that's been beaten on this forum for the entire off season.

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[dayners81]

Fellas, sme may not like this, but it's starting to be pretty clear what Cashman and the Yanks are thinking when it comes to the lineup.

A few realize this, but we have 7 cnsensus top 100 prospects and with the exception of Jones, have all had success in AA.

We all know about Vople, Peraza, Dom, plus you have Wells who now projects to stay behind the plate and is probably the safest bet in the system to be a .300 hitter with 30 hr power. Sweeney has really opened a lot of people eyes and projects to be an elite defender at 3rd base, with a 250 30 plus hr bat.

Between Volpe, Peraza, Sweeney and Wells that very likely could fill the holes we have at 2B, SS, 3rd and C.

We have 2 long term holes in the OF, Jones, Dom, Pereira and I would add Dunham in that mix as well. Again, everyone listed has had success at AA, except Jones who might have the highest ceiling of all of them, so this isn't some long term pipe dream. All those guys except Volpe, Peraza and Pereira are all SH or LHed.

Thats how they get far more LHed and construct a cheaper lineup in the next 2 seasons

[ShadyOne]

Fellas, sme may not like this, but it's starting to be pretty clear what Cashman and the Yanks are thinking when it comes to the lineup.

A few realize this, but we have 7 cnsensus top 100 prospects and with the exception of Jones, have all had success in AA.

We all know about Vople, Peraza, Dom, plus you have Wells who now projects to stay behind the plate and is probably the safest bet in the system to be a .300 hitter with 30 hr power. Sweeney has really opened a lot of people eyes and projects to be an elite defender at 3rd base, with a 250 30 plus hr bat.

Between Volpe, Peraza, Sweeney and Wells that very likely could fill the holes we have at 2B, SS, 3rd and C.

We have 2 long term holes in the OF, Jones, Dom, Pereira and I would add Dunham in that mix as well. Again, everyone listed has had success at AA, except Jones who might have the highest ceiling of all of them, so this isn't some long term pipe dream. All those guys except Volpe, Peraza and Pereira are all SH or LHed.

Thats how they get far more LHed and construct a cheaper lineup in the next 2 seasons

That’s obviously been the plan. I think ideally, this year starts an evaluation of whether or not any of these guys are answers. They are hoping they find a few solutions, then can target a position of need (or 2) and spend big there

I’m honestly fine with that, as long as at least a few young guys get legit shots this year. That model is what good, sustainable teams do

[rrzubnyy]

Mush is 100% right, we have not improved the lineup at all. It is the exact same lineup that got squashed in the playoffs last year.
So, unless Cole, Rodon, Sevy, and Nestor can throw complete game shutouts, we will get stomped by the Astros again.
We're supposed to be the Bronx Bombers. At the moment, we are the Bronx Bomber (Judge).
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

The problem is Hal throws 1/2 billion at Judge, $160 million at Rodon and he thinks people will applaud and become church mouse quiet for a few years. But they still never addressed SS, LF and 3d base.

The current Offense will beat up crummy pitching but come Oct we will be disappointed again because we will lose 2-1 from a terrific Cole start and then Rodon will lose his start 2-0 and eliminated by Houston yet again.

It’s a broken record with this lineup in Oct.

Look i like Rodon in NY but we need ungrades in the lineup.

[spliff(TONE)]

Quit being so literal with the signings crap.


Come on people, get with the program. Judge and Rizzo were on the team last year. I’m not counting them as new signings. Rodon is all we signed.

Okay. Let's go back to this question then: what happened to showing us how great the starting pitching was for the last Yankees dynasty run compared to now?

[Kinkotheclown]

Fellas, sme may not like this, but it's starting to be pretty clear what Cashman and the Yanks are thinking when it comes to the lineup.

A few realize this, but we have 7 cnsensus top 100 prospects and with the exception of Jones, have all had success in AA.

We all know about Vople, Peraza, Dom, plus you have Wells who now projects to stay behind the plate and is probably the safest bet in the system to be a .300 hitter with 30 hr power. Sweeney has really opened a lot of people eyes and projects to be an elite defender at 3rd base, with a 250 30 plus hr bat.

Between Volpe, Peraza, Sweeney and Wells that very likely could fill the holes we have at 2B, SS, 3rd and C.

We have 2 long term holes in the OF, Jones, Dom, Pereira and I would add Dunham in that mix as well. Again, everyone listed has had success at AA, except Jones who might have the highest ceiling of all of them, so this isn't some long term pipe dream. All those guys except Volpe, Peraza and Pereira are all SH or LHed.

Thats how they get far more LHed and construct a cheaper lineup in the next 2 seasons

I have a bit of a chubby after reading this

[Kinkotheclown]

Okay. Let's go back to this question then: what happened to showing us how great the starting pitching was for the last Yankees dynasty run compared to now?

Trying to nail down Mush for an answer is like asking a 17 year old, on their first glorious mushroom trip, what their favorite color is.
Red, no look at the blue... oh my god, violet is amazing, nooo. my favorite is yellow...
...
...

[ShadyOne]

The problem is Hal throws 1/2 billion at Judge, $160 million at Rodon and he thinks people will applaud and become church mouse quiet for a few years. But they still never addressed SS, LF and 3d base.

The current Offense will beat up crummy pitching but come Oct we will be disappointed again because we will lose 2-1 from a terrific Cole start and then Rodon will lose his start 2-0 and eliminated by Houston yet again.

It’s a broken record with this lineup in Oct.

Look i like Rodon in NY but we need ungrades in the lineup.

How were they supposed to address those positions, based on the options available?

[dayners81]

That’s obviously been the plan. I think ideally, this year starts an evaluation of whether or not any of these guys are answers. They are hoping they find a few solutions, then can target a position of need (or 2) and spend big there

I’m honestly fine with that, as long as at least a few young guys get legit shots this year. That model is what good, sustainable teams do

To the first bold, based on my understanding, thats a huge reason why Sabean and Minaya we're brought it.

They have at least 8 position players Volpe, Peraza, Dom, Wells, Pereira, Sweeney, Chapparo and Duhnam, that all have had success at AA or higher. As we all know, AA is the biggest test for prospects and in most case if you can hit well in AA, specs usually can make it in some form at the MLB level.

The very best news for us, is all those guys play long term positions of need. They are all part of the results off the new scouting and developed under the new scouting/development program that started after the 2018 season.

This group is different than the other "big name prospects" we've had in the past. Flo for example was beyond hyped before he got to AA, and we've seen the results since. Again, the majority of these guys are consensus top 100 guys and all are at AA or higher.

Of course not all are going to workout, not all project to be stars, but I think you can say with confidence they all have a legit chance to be at least above avg regulars. The majority of them are LH, which is something we have sorely lacked in the MLB lineup.

It's pretty clear why we were ranked the number 4 system in baseball by ESPN

To the 2nd bold, I absolutely agree. Look how the Dodger, Astros and Braves run their teams, it works.

The really cool part for me, is that beyond all that talented listed above, we still have guys like Jones, Arias ( those 2 have the highest ceilings in the system)Mayea, Kiener, Tejada ect, that are all coming soon as well.

The only long term position of need we don't have is a 1st baseman. Murikami will be available the after RIzzo's deal is over. Many advanced scouts feel Murikami is already a top 3 LH hitter in all of baseball. He's mentioned being interested in playing for the Yanks and he'll only be 25 when he comes over. He's a must get like Cole and resigning Judge in my book
My dream lineup thats should be fairly realistic.
1 Volpe RH 2nd
2 Dom SH LF/CF
3 Judge RH RF
4 Murikami LH 1st
5 Stanton RH DH
6 Wells LH C
7 Jones LH CF/LF
8 Sweeney LH 3rd base
9 Peraza RH SS
10 Cabrera SH utility

Power, high contact, speed, LH heavy circular lineup that should be above avg to elite defensively

[Phoba Rama]

To the first bold, based on my understanding, thats a huge reason why Sabean and Minaya we're brought it.

They have at least 8 position players Volpe, Peraza, Dom, Wells, Pereira, Sweeney, Chapparo and Duhnam, that all have had success at AA or higher. As we all know, AA is the biggest test for prospects and in most case if you can hit well in AA, specs usually can make it in some form at the MLB level.

The very best news for us, is all those guys play long term positions of need. They are all part of the results off the new scouting and developed under the new scouting/development program that started after the 2018 season.

This group is different than the other "big name prospects" we've had in the past. Flo for example was beyond hyped before he got to AA, and we've seen the results since. Again, the majority of these guys are consensus top 100 guys and all are at AA or higher.

Of course not all are going to workout, not all project to be stars, but I think you can say with confidence they all have a legit chance to be at least above avg regulars. The majority of them are LH, which is something we have sorely lacked in the MLB lineup.

It's pretty clear why we were ranked the number 4 system in baseball by ESPN

To the 2nd bold, I absolutely agree. Look how the Dodger, Astros and Braves run their teams, it works.

The really cool part for me, is that beyond all that talented listed above, we still have guys like Jones, Arias ( those 2 have the highest ceilings in the system)Mayea, Kiener, Tejada ect, that are all coming soon as well.

The only long term position of need we don't have is a 1st baseman. Murikami will be available the after RIzzo's deal is over. Many advanced scouts feel Murikami is already a top 3 LH hitter in all of baseball. He's mentioned being interested in playing for the Yanks and he'll only be 25 when he comes over. He's a must get like Cole and resigning Judge in my book
My dream lineup thats should be fairly realistic.
1 Volpe RH 2nd
2 Dom SH LF/CF
3 Judge RH RF
4 Murikami LH 1st
5 Stanton RH DH
6 Wells LH C
7 Jones LH CF/LF
8 Sweeney LH 3rd base
9 Peraza RH SS
10 Cabrera SH utility

Power, high contact, speed, LH heavy circular lineup that should be above avg to elite defensively

Tyler Hardman also factors into the third base conversation. He had a really good season last year and a tremendous performance in the AFL.

3B - Chapparro, Sweeney, Hardman
SS/2B - Volpe, Peraza, Cabrera
1B - not an immediate need, but keep an eye on TJ Rumfield. He is a big kid who makes a ton of contact and walks a lot. If the Yankees can get him to tap into some power and increase the launch angle he could really take off this year. He could surprise a lot of people this year.

[Phoba Rama]

CF/LF - Pereira, Dominguez, Dunham, Cabrera. I'm not as optimistic that two of these guys can fill CF/LF in the future. It's not out of the question though.

[OhSoSlick]

The Yankees signed RHP Ian Hamilton, per the MiLB transactions wire.

Hamilton, 27, has appeared in 15 games in the bigs (10 with CHW in 2018). He was traded from Minnesota to Cleveland for Sandy Leon last year.

At AAA with the Twins in '22: 28.2 ip, 1.88 ERA, 11.3 K/9, 2.5 BB/9

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[goingfor28]

They just don’t get it. We have not even changed the lineup. And counting Judge and Rizzo? Please…..And Clown saying, well, without them, yikes!

Where is the damn upgrade? The lineup Clown?

But “you people” just start taking a comment and make jokes about it like the fireman and his comment, spliff and his comment…


Again, we are 2 weeks out and how did the Yankees improve with the lineup?

They didn't. Same old swing and a miss lineup we've had fire five years.

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