posty 2,807 Posted September 11 1 hour ago, supermike80 said: why would you BUNT in the 5th, with a tie score and men on 1st and 2nd with no outs? WTF was that? BTW, what game are you talking about here? I would like to checkout out the PBP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 11 Tue was the bunt. And he kept trying to bunt. Even ahead 2-0. Wed judge hit second Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,807 Posted September 11 15 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Tue was the bunt. And he kept trying to bunt. Even ahead 2-0. My guess is because Volpe sucks hitting this year and Boone figured a bunt would get runners at second and third where a sac fly would score a run... Plus he does lead the team in sacrifice bunts this year... But that is just a guess since most teams don't attempt bunts very often... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 11 1 hour ago, supermike80 said: I dunno...Best hitting team in baseball, 2 on in the 5th, tie score, no outs...and they bunt. Not cool. Bottom of the 9th? 10th? yeah I could see it. There? Nope. You like their manager? Is he pretty good? No. He runs a country club and the front office makes his lineup out for him. He could manage from home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 12 16 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: No. He runs a country club and the front office makes his lineup out for him. He could manage from home. That’s ALL Mendoza does is fill out the lineup (150 different combinations so far). His in game decisions are non-existent or down right stoopid. Yes players are not performing but manager is crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,876 Posted September 12 18 minutes ago, MikeMatt said: That’s ALL Mendoza does is fill out the lineup (150 different combinations so far). His in game decisions are non-existent or down right stoopid. Yes players are not performing but manager is crap. Yeah, but has he reached his line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 12 Judge now fourth on Yankees all time HR list. One of the few that matter. I don’t want to see this guy get screwed like Mattingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 12 1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Judge now fourth on Yankees all time HR list. One of the few that matter. I don’t want to see this guy get screwed like Mattingly. I like Judge a lot. Way more than Ohtani,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 12 Just now, supermike80 said: I like Judge a lot. Way more than Ohtani,. He’s running out of time. I know the Yankees payroll is obscene but I don’t care. Buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,905 Posted September 12 20 hours ago, posty said: I would guess to get two runners into scoring position... Playing small ball to try to jump-start a team... As for Judge hitting second, I would venture to get him more at-bats during a game hopefully... If a player has shown that he produces better batting 3rd (even if he still has good production batting 2nd), how many more at bats is he getting per game on average from the 2 hole vs the 3? I could understand if we were talking 2 vs 5, not that Judge would ever be batting 5th but of course some teams do take their 5/6 hitter and raise them up in the order when going against a lefty for example. In the stats you provided he's getting 11 less plate appearances in 4 less games batting 2nd. Even if we pretend he gets 5 plate appearances in those games, thats 9 more plate appearances over 69 games or like .13 PA's per game. to me, this is analytics failing a team. though I'm sure they are then also subtracting walks/hbp to get "at bats" which will be a bigger difference. but to me, the number they really should care about is the plate appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,905 Posted September 12 22 minutes ago, supermike80 said: I like Judge a lot. Way more than Ohtani,. I don't dislike Judge. I don't like the Yankees but nothing against him at all. He's not as good as Ohtani. Not that it matters. No one is. 21 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: He’s running out of time. I know the Yankees payroll is obscene but I don’t care. Buy one. I think those days may be over. It's not like it was when the Steinbrenners could out spend all the other teams. Their $ is the Yankees and YES. Now we have owners who were billionaires independent of the teams they own and the Yankees can't really outspend those guys. It's funny to think that we are probably closer to the Yankees being pro salary cap. and even when they do spend, they can't seem to do it properly. At some point they have to move on from Cashman and Boone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 13 9 hours ago, WhiteWonder said: I don't dislike Judge. I don't like the Yankees but nothing against him at all. He's not as good as Ohtani. Not that it matters. No one is. I think those days may be over. It's not like it was when the Steinbrenners could out spend all the other teams. Their $ is the Yankees and YES. Now we have owners who were billionaires independent of the teams they own and the Yankees can't really outspend those guys. It's funny to think that we are probably closer to the Yankees being pro salary cap. and even when they do spend, they can't seem to do it properly. At some point they have to move on from Cashman and Boone. Here here. Neither one deserves their job. The last front line pitchers the Yankees produced were Pettite and Mariano. They bought the rest since then. That’s a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 13 Chisholm was safe. Why have replay if you’re going to confirm the wrong call? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 13 Skubal pulled in the 4th with an injury Fockkk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 13 I’m getting killed in a Mets forum. I for one do not hold warm fuzzy feelings for a player no longer on my team - ESPECIALLY- when they make the decision to sign somewhere else. OK - I get it, not mad you got a better deal somewhere else that’s business- he moved on I moved on. To give a video tribute and standing ovation to deGrom last night was just stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 13 5 hours ago, supermike80 said: Skubal pulled in the 4th with an injury Fockkk I hope that’s he’s ok. Want to see a good playoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 13 3 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I hope that’s he’s ok. Want to see a good playoff. Reports are its nothing major and hes expected to make his next start Thank goodness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 14 3 hours ago, supermike80 said: Reports are its nothing major and hes expected to make his next start Thank goodness Nice. Yanks with a good win today. I don’t know why Boone pushes it with Williams. You get one inning out of that guy take it and move on. And the Mets. Oooof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: And the Mets. Oooof. Ya. No words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 14 18 minutes ago, MikeMatt said: Ya. No words. I guess Mendoza will get canned. Someone has to get fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 14 50 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Nice. Yanks with a good win today. I don’t know why Boone pushes it with Williams. You get one inning out of that guy take it and move on. And the Mets. Oooof. I grew up a Cubs fan. So its in my DNA to hate the White Sox. Is it the same for Yankees fans for the Mets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 14 17 minutes ago, supermike80 said: I grew up a Cubs fan. So its in my DNA to hate the White Sox. Is it the same for Yankees fans for the Mets? It was. But things have really softened up around here. But the Mets fans still hate the Yanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,448 Posted September 14 https://www.mlb.com/news/salvador-perez-hits-300th-career-home-run Salvy Perez 2 Home Runs today; the 2nd being his career 300 Home Run and 1,000 RBI. The Phillies fan who caught Salvador Perez’s 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI in the left-center-field bleachers of Citizens Bank Park did not demand anything in return for delivering the ball to Perez following the Royals’ 8-6 loss to the Phillies on Saturday night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 14 2 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: It was. But things have really softened up around here. But the Mets fans still hate the Yanks. My other NY teams hatred in order. Ranjerks Spankees Jetsies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 14 9 hours ago, MikeMatt said: My other NY teams hatred in order. Ranjerks Spankees Jetsies Getting old. I can see myself rooting for the Mets and the Jets under the right circumstances. I only have burning hate for the Eagles now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,114 Posted September 14 17 hours ago, Gepetto said: https://www.mlb.com/news/salvador-perez-hits-300th-career-home-run Salvy Perez 2 Home Runs today; the 2nd being his career 300 Home Run and 1,000 RBI. The Phillies fan who caught Salvador Perez’s 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI in the left-center-field bleachers of Citizens Bank Park did not demand anything in return for delivering the ball to Perez following the Royals’ 8-6 loss to the Phillies on Saturday night. HOF worthy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,807 Posted September 19 6 hours ago, cmh6476 said: dumb Only dumb because of the shift rules that Manfred wanted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,908 Posted September 20 So, A.L. MVP. Who you got? Judge or Raleigh? Very close. Of course I’m going with AJ, but the case can be made for Raleigh. Judge is hitting almost 100 points higher and may win the batting title. Raleigh has more HR’s and plays a premium position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,876 Posted September 22 On 9/19/2025 at 10:30 PM, Hardcore troubadour said: So, A.L. MVP. Who you got? Judge or Raleigh? Very close. Of course I’m going with AJ, but the case can be made for Raleigh. Judge is hitting almost 100 points higher and may win the batting title. Raleigh has more HR’s and plays a premium position. ever since Pedro lost out because of 1 nitwit (in NY) the award is worthless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 22 On 9/19/2025 at 10:30 PM, Hardcore troubadour said: So, A.L. MVP. Who you got? Judge or Raleigh? Very close. Of course I’m going with AJ, but the case can be made for Raleigh. Judge is hitting almost 100 points higher and may win the batting title. Raleigh has more HR’s and plays a premium position. Yeah that's really tough. Raleigh's position tips it in his favor for me. Although both deserve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 22 10 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Yeah that's really tough. Raleigh's position tips it in his favor for me. Although both deserve it. Yankmees hater. Judge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 22 Mets are laughing stock of MLB right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 22 1 minute ago, MikeMatt said: Yankmees hater. Judge. Fake news. You can read in this thread I love Judge. He's awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 352 Posted September 22 3 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Fake news. You can read in this thread I love Judge. He's awesome. I hate the Yankees. I say Judge over Cal. AJ is MVP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 2,070 Posted September 22 2 minutes ago, MikeMatt said: I hate the Yankees. I say Judge over Cal. AJ is MVP. Oh I hate them too. That I agree with you on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,807 Posted September 22 I think if Seattle wins the division and gets one of the top two seeds and Raleigh ends up with 60+ HR, he will get the MVP, even though he is hitting .247 currently... You can't go wrong with either one of them, but if the above happens this week, I think the scales might tip towards Raleigh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,807 Posted September 22 Detroit at Cleveland for three-games starting on Tuesday... Tigers, Indians, who will come out on top in the AL Central... Should be a fun one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
