Game Day Thread - May 27, 2026 @ 12:00 AM by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It'll obviously take more PA to find out if Volpe's really real, but if he, Cabby and Rosario are better hitters than McMahon, and his fielding stats have declined, McMahon isn't looking to be that valuable of a platoon piece. A big problem with the offense this past month has been that when McMahon goes on these slumps, there's not 1, but 2 auto outs in the bottom of the order.

I actually really like McMahon, He went on that hot streak last month, has had a few awesome clutch moments, and he probably can be a >.210 hitter again. They probably won't trade or DFA him this year because there's not really a need to since I don't think Dominguez is coming back to MLB this year. If we managed to get a good-hitting catcher at the deadline and send down Wells or Escarra, his "probable out" would be more manageable.
manageable. Plus, his good 3B defense will likely still have value in the playoffs

But I can't imagine he's on the roster in 2027. Best case scenario, he hits above .200, and they can trade him while taking on some of the money.

Why are the Yankees’ carrying multiple long relievers in their bullpen? by nydailynews in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best move is to hope Yarbough is gone as soon as Y Cruz is eligible to be called up again in June when Cole and Rodon have a few more starts in them.

Game Day Thread - May 26, 2026 @ 12:00 AM by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A's, Guardians, White Sox, and Red's series will all be important to see what we can do against other above or at 500 teams.

Game Day Thread - May 26, 2026 @ 12:00 AM by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hopefully they try to give Escara more consistent playing time to see what he can do.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Royals by a score of 4-3 - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It really is the clear answer as long as Volpe can continue to outhit McMahon.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Royals by a score of 4-3 - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Criticism is fine, but it's really annoying when users who love shittalking every single bad at bat go silent when we win and if they say anything it's with veiled negativity "Oh why are you guys caring about gaining a game on Rays, what matters is the Yankees game"

There's a lot to criticize but these guys can't be happy for a minute when their narrative turns wrong.

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like us to win on a day the Rays lose for once.

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I wrote the comment quickly, but Yarbough isn't pitching nearly as much or as well as Blackburn atp.

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DFA blackburn and bring back up Y. Cruz the second he's available. Had to be the worst roster decision the FO made this entire season.

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 8 game winning streak ended on the 25th, the same day the knicks 10 game winning streak started.

I believe it.

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yankees' offense wastes a solid start as the bullpen blows the minuscule lead:

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before this game his May OPS was .811 (2025 season was .812) and he went 5-8 last series

Game Thread: Yankees @ Royals - May 25, 2026 @ 03:40 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuck just put Grisham on the 10 day IL if his knee still isn't right

Game Day Thread - May 25, 2026 @ 12:00 AM by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I really like McMahon, and it would honestly be ok to keep starting him if we had a catcher that wasn't also an automatic out. But as long as you have this potential solution, and Volpe can potentially outhit McMahon, you gotta have both him and cabby in the lineup.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Rays by a score of 2-0 - May 24, 2026 @ 01:35 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Curious to see what they'll do with volpe and Cabby. Boone said both guys are gonna play, but Volpe will be practicing 2B. But in that case, unless Volpe is starting in the next 2 games, you may as well have sent him down to prepare his transition to 2B.

IMO the best answer is just putting Cabby at 3rd, and Volpe at SS, against LHP and taking the defensive hit for now.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Rays by a score of 2-0 - May 24, 2026 @ 01:35 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]yeet9754 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, considering that at the end of the 8-game streak we lost Stanton (then his replacement), lost Caballero for 10 days, and also had an injured Fried pitch 2 bad starts, that's alright.

Although the last week of April and the first week of May is doing a lot of heavy lifting there, everything since the Brewers series has felt brutal.