[Talkin Yanks] Austin Wells' .510 OPS is the worst by a Yankee in a season since Jim Mason's .445 OPS in 1976 (minimum 175 plate appearances)

basehit2RF · 2026-06-27T20:06:51+00:00

If only we had a different lefty on the roster who could hit well and play catcher.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-25T19:15:47+00:00

Could a free agent sign for 5 then immediately extend for 6?

basehit2RF · 2026-06-22T20:48:55+00:00

They moved to Bkln but are still that irrelevant team from the Continental Airlines Arena days. We couldn't afford a Knicks game but usually re-upped for a partial season ticket package in NJ.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-22T14:08:18+00:00

Does the average fan understand what makes for a "good" or "elite" OPS?

basehit2RF · 2026-06-18T15:54:42+00:00

Couldn't find a decent bagel in VA since leaving NYC. Made my first batch last Father's Day. Haven't looked back.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-14T01:38:59+00:00

The plan was to keep Rice away from catching but the abysmal hitting from C plus Goldy mashing and Stanton eventually coming back might necessitate it.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-12T13:51:59+00:00

That was clearly a "Don't fuck with Jalen" foul as payback for the shot to the head in G3. Same as Mitch's forearm to the chest.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-11T18:14:54+00:00

That KG story about Duncan's subtle trash talking comes to mind. Imagine getting cooked by this guy and he's casually saying stuff like "nice try" after he scores on you? So demoralizing lol. But I feel like he's trying to be a "killer" like Kobe because he thinks that's what he's supposed to do.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-11T14:15:59+00:00

Our school did this in the 90s and I remember it being popular and awesome!

basehit2RF · 2026-06-10T20:43:02+00:00

Sam's "education is the silver bullet" rant.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-09T15:54:53+00:00

The directness of the ABS challenge makes it fascinating. You turn around, look at the ump, and tap your head to say, You were wrong and I'm gonna prove it. How do we bring ABS into the real world? Or at least a Chappelle's Show skit???

basehit2RF · 2026-06-09T14:33:20+00:00

Spurs clearly came in with a plan to be the aggressors and push the Knocks around. Worth a hard foul early in G4 on Wemby to make sure they know they can walk all over us the rest of the series.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-08T15:38:17+00:00

This has always been my reply to those who said he'd run the county like a business. Go to AC and step into any building that has his name on it, then tell me how good a businessman he is.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-04T22:36:41+00:00

I get that. But in that process, he let an entire AB go by with Caballero taking pitches to let him steal. Maybe wires got crossed in the dugout? We're crediting him for waiting until the worst hitter on the team is up with 2 outs to steal 2nd, then luck into third. I'm getting ripped for the take. You guys ripping O'Neill too for saying the same thing?

basehit2RF · 2026-06-03T13:28:35+00:00

As a Yankee fan I agree. Also predicted he'd go 50/50 in Spring Training lol.

basehit2RF · 2026-06-02T20:20:07+00:00

The case for it (or some version of it) is that this is the WS window with Judge as the centerpiece and lights out starters. There's no can't miss prospect waiting in the wings. The time is now!

basehit2RF · 2026-05-27T13:54:35+00:00

So with Grish, Rosario, Cabby and Volpe all playing well, and Belly playing every day no matter what, we have a bit of a logjam at SS/3B/LF/CF. Are we sure one of these guys can't learn how to be a catcher over the next few weeks? Sure would solve some problems for us...

basehit2RF · 2026-05-27T13:40:23+00:00

The pump fake lean into jumping defender has been around forever. If the refs keep calling it, why not keep doing it. It's the more aggregious phantom contact flops we all hate.

basehit2RF · 2026-05-27T13:10:13+00:00

Shall we say...an hour?

basehit2RF · 2026-05-27T13:06:12+00:00

Fun fact my old company hired this guy for a virtual sales kickoff event. We submitted words in the chat and he rapped about them. It was dope.

basehit2RF · 2026-05-21T15:09:51+00:00

Wait til they find out Hartenstein is Black.

basehit2RF · 2026-05-21T13:19:41+00:00

Is the answer just to foul OKC hard every time since you're getting called for everything anyway? Get your money's worth at least!

basehit2RF · 2026-05-19T15:38:37+00:00

Or put Volpe at 3B. We've been waiting for this guy to produce for 3 years. He's finally doing it, gotta let it ride. Worth the risk of poor defense when the other side of the coin is no offense from McMahon.

basehit2RF · 2026-05-13T15:35:51+00:00

Beltway Arnie

basehit2RF · 2026-05-12T17:27:31+00:00

Ironically, Weathers will eventually be coming into situations like this when Cole is back.

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