This statement probably has no basis in reality but it seems like hitters are ahead of pitchers to start spring training and by the end the pitchers are ahead of the hitters.
> too many DUIs
The org that brought us the bulk of Tony LaRussa's managerial career has such a policy, how many DUIs did he have?! Has to be a DUI HoFer
Ya they're just playing him all over and mostly not in LF for S's and G's. He'll just wing it when he gets out there and magically be not as awful as he was last year.
There is a huge difference in dimensions between left field and right field at Yankee Stadium.
And given how terrible Cabrera looked in left field in the playoffs (simply the result of inexperience), he needs a lot more reps out there to be considered a starter IMO. I assumed the Yankees would give that to him this spring, but they didn't.
When's the last time the sub had a game meetup? That was fun to do a few years back.
Anyone into getting a few people together in one of the party decks at some point?
# HOME RUN!
Oswaldo Cabrera homers (3) on a line drive to left center field.
Pitch from Steven Matz: 0-1 Changeup @ 83.7 mph
Hit by Oswaldo Cabrera: Launched 103 mph at 28° for a total distance of 391 ft
Top 4 - 1-0
Yankees
I'm sure a majority will disagree with me, but I am of the belief that it might be best for Volpe to spend a few weeks in AAA. Yes, it would manipulate the service time blah blah blah. But I truly believe that he should actually get more ABs in AAA more than anything, if he's still raking and off to a hot start after a few weeks, then bring him up. Spring Training stats mean nothing (see: Higgy last spring).
I just think Cashman is smart here to let him work in AAA first, give Peraza a chance to continue what he was doing at the end of the season. Then figure out the (good) problem when you cross that bridge. I just don't see any downside to having Volpe get more ABs in AAA. If he starts the season at SS, is having a really rough go of it, it then hurts his confidence knowing that he only had \~22 games in AAA. Maybe that gets to him, maybe not but it's another factor to think about. Also, you still have to give Peraza a chance to see if he can continue what he was doing towards the end of last season.
I understand putting the best team on the field blah blah blah, but if the Yankees need a Rookie with zero MLB experience at SS in order to win games this early in the season....then there are WAY bigger issues than just one player.
Play him at SS/2B. You see what Peraza has got after performing last year, then see how it goes.
There are literally no downsides to having Volpe start in AAA. There are downsides if Volpe has a rough start in MLB.
Yes, exactly my point. Why not let him get more seasoning to figure it out even more (since he only has less than 25 games in AAA) so that if he does hit a rough patch, he figures it out in AAA and doesn't lose confidence in MLB while team wants to win games.
Why rush him when there is literally no reason to rush him?
I think the poster's point is that if he has the tough start in the minors, then the Yankees could be more reluctant to bring him up quicker...even if the struggles may just be related to a normal baseball slump...so why not let him work through that at the big league level
another question here is the 40 man and what the Yanks will do there since Volpe is not on there...also, what happens to Peraza in a month if you did want to call up Volpe (in the event that Peraza is not struggling himself)
Easy. Move Montas to the 60-day IL. There's your 40-man spot.
The Yankees know the talent they have. They aren't going to jerk him around if he's ready. I think they are going to let him have a few weeks in AAA and delay the service time, then bring him up, depending on what Peraza does. It's a good problem to have. There are no downsides.
that is actually a good point since he is not on there yet, but a pitcher could take that spot...on the other end of that, you probably would not want either Peraza or Volpe spending time on the bench so in that scenario, Peraza would need to go back to AAA to play everyday (just for development purposes)
Confidence can work both ways though. Volpe has been touted as Mr Yankee and the top prospect for a while now, giving him the opportunity to start on opening day in Yankee Stadium as our SS could also boost his confidence and he could solidify himself as the starting SS for years.
Given the infield logjam the yanks already have, coming off a red hot ST, why not give him that opportunity to prove himself ?
Yes, but also what happens if he gets SS, struggles mightily, hears from the fans and the media, and questions whether he's ready KNOWING he only got 22 games above AA.
There's way more risk in having him skip AAA, not get himself a little more seasoning, and jumping right in with the ML club.
My point is, why rush it? Why risk those negatives when there is no reason to rush him. They have Peraza there now, it's not like IKF is the starter. They've got options. There's no reason to take away an option when you don't have to.
What will do more damage to him (not that he isn't confident enough to power through anything thrown at him) being handed the starting SS job, then struggling and hearing it from the fans and the media, knowing that he only got 22 games of AAA?
Or
Knowing he didn't get the starting SS job, but knows that he'll get more AAA seasoning then be up in a few weeks?
I think there is more risk to his longer-term future by giving him the SS job (I want him there, but I think long-term, it's the best move for him and the org, to get him more AAA time), than letting him struggle in AAA to get into a groove THEN come up to the bigs knowing he's ready.
Yes, but what the Yankees say and what the Yankees do are completely different things.
If I'm analyzing it from an organization standpoint, there is more positives that come from having Peraza start at SS, Volpe in AAA, and seeing how things playout. There's no reason to force a decision when there's plenty of time for personnel decisions to play themselves out.
Back around 2017 I remember him being sold as one of the "Four Horsemen of Queens" with deGrom, Syndergaard, and some other guy. Then he got elbow stuff...
Edit: and I take back everything I said re: Nestor earlier. He looks awesome + dialed in.
He’s fine as a commentator because yeah.. most of them suck. Kay, Cone and O’Niell are my favorite trio when it comes to calling canes.
I don’t like him as a radio talk show host. He comes off as pompous and arrogant at times and defends Boone, Cashman and Hal from constructive criticism when it really doesn’t make any sense to do so. For that I’ve slowly been tuning him out and really can’t take him seriously.
Rodon threw a bullpen today and Bader said he feels no pain and hopes to swing soon. If they’re both back by a month from today that’s a huge bullet dodged imo
#Spring Training Starts
(Crossed out players headed to IL or assigned to minor-league camp.)
**C**
Jose Trevino (9)
Carlos Narvaez (9)
Rodolfo Durán (5)
Kyle Higashioka (3)
~~Anthony Seigler (1)~~
**1B**
Anthony Rizzo (11)
DJ LeMahieu (2)
~~Jake Bauers (5)~~
~~Billy McKinney (5)~~
~~Andres Chaparro (4)~~
**2B**
Gleyber Torres (7)
DJ LeMahieu (6)
Anthony Volpe (4)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3)
Oswald Peraza (3)
Oswaldo Cabrera (2)
~~Jesus Bastidas (1)~~
~~Jamie Westbrook (1)~~
**SS**
Anthony Volpe (10)
Oswald Peraza (10)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (6)
Oswaldo Cabrera (1)
**3B**
Josh Donaldson (12)
Oswaldo Cabrera (6)
Wilmer Difo (4)
DJ LeMahieu (2)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2)
~~Tyler Hardman (1)~~
**LF**
Aaron Hicks (7)
Willie Calhoun (5)
Rafael Ortega (4)
Estevan Florial (4)
Aaron Judge (3)
Oswaldo Cabrera (2)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1)
~~Michael Hermosillo (1)~~
**CF**
Rafael Ortega (6)
Aaron Hicks (4)
Estevan Florial (3)
Aaron Judge (1)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1)
Oswaldo Cabrera (1)
~~Harrison Bader (5)~~
~~Michael Hermosillo (3)~~
~~Jasson Dominguez (2)~~
~~Spencer Jones (1)~~
**RF**
Aaron Judge (6)
Giancarlo Stanton (4)
Estevan Florial (4)
Willie Calhoun (3)
Rafael Ortega (3)
Oswaldo Cabrera (1)
~~Billy McKinney (2)~~
~~Elijah Dunham (1)~~
~~Everson Pereira (1)~~
~~Michael Hermosillo (1)~~
~~Jake Bauers (1)~~
**DH**
Giancarlo Stanton (8)
Willie Calhoun (5)
Aaron Hicks (3)
Aaron Judge (2)
Gleyber Torres (1)
~~Billy McKinney (2)~~
~~Jake Bauers (2)~~
~~Harrison Bader (1)~~
~~Jamie Westbrook (1)~~
~~Everson Pereira (1)~~
~~Andres Chaparro (1)~~
Can't read too much into ST data, especially with injuries and WBC throwing things off, but here are some thoughts:
The Yankees really have had a great competition between Volpe and Peraza with both getting equal starts at shortstop and a handful of starts at second base. Volpe has outplayed his opponent in this competition. We'll see if that's enough to win the spot.
Calhoun has hit very well this spring, but I think Ortega has to be the favorite to get the final position player spot just due to his ability to play center field. Unless the Yankees stubbornly keep Florial around.
IKF has started at 5 positions this spring, while Cabrera has started at 6. They're gonna provide a lot of flexibility defensively for the Yankees.
As long as Bader makes it back in good time, yeah I think so.
Alternatively, the Yankees could move IKF because he's suddenly very redundant.
**Starter/Backups**
C - Trevino/Higashioka
1B - Rizzo/LeMahieu
2B - Torres/LeMahieu
SS - Volpe/Cabrera
3B - Donaldson/LeMahieu
LF - Hicks/Cabrera
CF - Hicks/Judge
RF - Judge/Stanton
Well, at this point I think there's a good chance he starts in Triple-A if Volpe wins the starting job. I doubt the Yankees want one of their top prospects just sitting on the bench. If Volpe is our shortstop, Peraza plays everyday in Triple-A and waits for an opportunity.
So our Triple-A depth would look something like:
C - Rortvedt
1B - Bauers
2B - Westbrook
SS - Peraza
3B - Difo
LF - Calhoun
CF - Hermosillo
RF - McKinney
I'm aligned with you on the benefit to staying in AAA, but I do think that he spends more time at 3B. If they don't trade him, I can see them already planning ahead to slot him in at 2B or 3B either later this season or next.
I wonder if the Yankees are as enamored with Volpe's defense as this sub is.
From all the scouting reports I've read, Peraza is pegged as the best defensive shortstop in our system. Seems more likely to me that Volpe moves to 2B if Peraza is part of our infield's future.
But sure, it doesn't hurt to give Peraza reps at multiple positions in Triple-A.
Yeah, but if he (or Peraza) goes to 3B it fills a hole next year and into the future. Gleyber is sill young and pretty good. Plus DJ. Next year probably no JD nor IKF.
No idea which player would be the better 3B as of yet.
I think it's more likely LeMahieu takes over third base when Donaldson is gone. And Torres is only under team control through 2024 and can be moved pretty easily if the team wants.
Your scenario also makes sense, and yes, I've heard the same re: their scouting; I don't take it as gospel.
Age 25 is typically the year where athletes peak their performance at sprints, jumps, and throws. An evaluation that's a few years old may not be representative of their current abilities.
Without opening old wounds, this team needs offensive production out of the SS. Both of these guys can play the position; for me it is the bat that is the deciding factor.
Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/11zu8ur).
Cards sub just got a gem of a clip when their PBP guy did an impression of Jawn going THAAAAA YANKEES
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Andrew Suarez replaces Giovanny Gallegos.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Nick Ramirez replaces Ron Marinaccio.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Giovanny Gallegos replaces Genesis Cabrera.
Really stretching out Ron in this outing. Maybe they want him to be a King-like fireman who can go 40-50 pitches over two plus innings if necessary
This statement probably has no basis in reality but it seems like hitters are ahead of pitchers to start spring training and by the end the pitchers are ahead of the hitters.
It probably feels that way because the better pitchers pitch more and pitch more often as ST goes on.
Those announcers make me appreciate our knuckleheads.
Ours are always more entertaining.
Their best one was fired for one too many DUIs. I loved Danny Mac.
> too many DUIs The org that brought us the bulk of Tony LaRussa's managerial career has such a policy, how many DUIs did he have?! Has to be a DUI HoFer
I think he almost killed someone :|
Shouldn't take until that point for action to be taken but I'm glad they have, hopefully he's getting help
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Genesis Cabrera replaces Steven Matz.
Lol that was fun
Hicks is not a bad outfielder.
Hicksie just said, “Come see about me.”
Ron 🤌🏼🤌🏼
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Ron Marinaccio replaces Greg Weissert.
Nobody can hit this guy today Jesus Christ
Are the spring training games on the radio locally? In the mlb app all I’ve seen are the other teams feeds.
Most road spring games will be the home team only if at all it seems.
I have yet to see weissert have control at the professional legal.
That stance can’t help correct? There’s so much going on before he reaches release point.
Single-A = 4.2 BB/9 High-A = 5.1 BB/9 Double-A = 4.4 BB/9 Triple-A = 4.4 BB/9 MLB = 4.0 BB/9 Yeah, he's always had these issues.
Please let our next reliever up have a stache 🤞🏽
$10 tickets !?!? I haven’t seen that since…. Ever!?
Game half over in one hour.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Greg Weissert replaces Nestor Cortes.
Honestly, Yankeebot, can anyone replace Nestor Cortes?
Ok serious question. If Volpe makes the opening day roster when is it appropriate to get myself a Volpe jersey?
Instantly. I'm on that train.
If he's a bust you can just tell people it's a Jackson Frazier jersey so you're safe getting it whenever
> ~~Jackson~~ Frazier He's wanting to be called Clunt again
Guessing that’s a typo but “Clunt” made me laugh. Half name, half swear…
> Guessing that’s a typo Guessed wrong, I'm that juvenile about Yankee legend ~~Clint~~ ~~Clunt~~ ~~Jackson~~ ~~Jackass~~ ~~Clint~~ Clunt Frazier
Oh yeah? Wild.
Maybe Jackson was his concussion personality and he's back to what he passed for normal before the injuries
As soon as they become available
Solid 4 for Nestor. His stuff is ready for the year. Should be around 80 pitches for his first start.
2023 CY Young Voting 1. Nestor Cortes 2. Gerrit Cole 3. Luis Severino 4. Carlos Rodon
Unfortunately none will be in the top 5
Nope. Coles year.
I’m with you
That would’ve been a top 10 play
#NASTY. NESTOR
Nestor looks so good today
Nestor gonna win a Cy young lmao
So starved for consistency at short, that watching Volpe make routine plays is beautiful
Oswaldo with the pop from the right side 👀👀
I cummed to that
Cabrera is the left fielder
Ya they're just playing him all over and mostly not in LF for S's and G's. He'll just wing it when he gets out there and magically be not as awful as he was last year.
Cabrera is the left fielder Center fielder Right fielder First base Second base Shortstop Maybe a spot start at third base (Can he pitch?)
He's only started twice in left this spring. Doesn't feel like the Yankees plan on him being the starter there.
Can someone explain to me what’s so hard about reading the ball off the bat in left vs right?
There is a huge difference in dimensions between left field and right field at Yankee Stadium. And given how terrible Cabrera looked in left field in the playoffs (simply the result of inexperience), he needs a lot more reps out there to be considered a starter IMO. I assumed the Yankees would give that to him this spring, but they didn't.
When's the last time the sub had a game meetup? That was fun to do a few years back. Anyone into getting a few people together in one of the party decks at some point?
# HOME RUN! Oswaldo Cabrera homers (3) on a line drive to left center field. Pitch from Steven Matz: 0-1 Changeup @ 83.7 mph Hit by Oswaldo Cabrera: Launched 103 mph at 28° for a total distance of 391 ft Top 4 - 1-0 Yankees
Did anyone ever mention the last time japan won the wbc we won the World Series? Sooo..
Nasty Nestor upgrading from nasty to downright disgusting today
I'm sure a majority will disagree with me, but I am of the belief that it might be best for Volpe to spend a few weeks in AAA. Yes, it would manipulate the service time blah blah blah. But I truly believe that he should actually get more ABs in AAA more than anything, if he's still raking and off to a hot start after a few weeks, then bring him up. Spring Training stats mean nothing (see: Higgy last spring). I just think Cashman is smart here to let him work in AAA first, give Peraza a chance to continue what he was doing at the end of the season. Then figure out the (good) problem when you cross that bridge. I just don't see any downside to having Volpe get more ABs in AAA. If he starts the season at SS, is having a really rough go of it, it then hurts his confidence knowing that he only had \~22 games in AAA. Maybe that gets to him, maybe not but it's another factor to think about. Also, you still have to give Peraza a chance to see if he can continue what he was doing towards the end of last season. I understand putting the best team on the field blah blah blah, but if the Yankees need a Rookie with zero MLB experience at SS in order to win games this early in the season....then there are WAY bigger issues than just one player.
Bring him back in a few weeks and then do what with him?
Play him at SS/2B. You see what Peraza has got after performing last year, then see how it goes. There are literally no downsides to having Volpe start in AAA. There are downsides if Volpe has a rough start in MLB.
He’s not going to be at 2b lol he’s like 4th on the depth cart there.
Volpe can easily have a rough start no matter when they bring him up
Yes, exactly my point. Why not let him get more seasoning to figure it out even more (since he only has less than 25 games in AAA) so that if he does hit a rough patch, he figures it out in AAA and doesn't lose confidence in MLB while team wants to win games. Why rush him when there is literally no reason to rush him?
I think the poster's point is that if he has the tough start in the minors, then the Yankees could be more reluctant to bring him up quicker...even if the struggles may just be related to a normal baseball slump...so why not let him work through that at the big league level another question here is the 40 man and what the Yanks will do there since Volpe is not on there...also, what happens to Peraza in a month if you did want to call up Volpe (in the event that Peraza is not struggling himself)
Easy. Move Montas to the 60-day IL. There's your 40-man spot. The Yankees know the talent they have. They aren't going to jerk him around if he's ready. I think they are going to let him have a few weeks in AAA and delay the service time, then bring him up, depending on what Peraza does. It's a good problem to have. There are no downsides.
Doubt they’ll replace Montas’ roster spot with a position player
Even more reason why they wouldn't want to open up the spot for Volpe to begin with. At least not yet.
I don’t think that’s going to change.
that is actually a good point since he is not on there yet, but a pitcher could take that spot...on the other end of that, you probably would not want either Peraza or Volpe spending time on the bench so in that scenario, Peraza would need to go back to AAA to play everyday (just for development purposes)
Confidence can work both ways though. Volpe has been touted as Mr Yankee and the top prospect for a while now, giving him the opportunity to start on opening day in Yankee Stadium as our SS could also boost his confidence and he could solidify himself as the starting SS for years. Given the infield logjam the yanks already have, coming off a red hot ST, why not give him that opportunity to prove himself ?
Yes, but also what happens if he gets SS, struggles mightily, hears from the fans and the media, and questions whether he's ready KNOWING he only got 22 games above AA. There's way more risk in having him skip AAA, not get himself a little more seasoning, and jumping right in with the ML club. My point is, why rush it? Why risk those negatives when there is no reason to rush him. They have Peraza there now, it's not like IKF is the starter. They've got options. There's no reason to take away an option when you don't have to.
What will do more damage to him (not that he isn't confident enough to power through anything thrown at him) being handed the starting SS job, then struggling and hearing it from the fans and the media, knowing that he only got 22 games of AAA? Or Knowing he didn't get the starting SS job, but knows that he'll get more AAA seasoning then be up in a few weeks? I think there is more risk to his longer-term future by giving him the SS job (I want him there, but I think long-term, it's the best move for him and the org, to get him more AAA time), than letting him struggle in AAA to get into a groove THEN come up to the bigs knowing he's ready.
Because on paper, so far, he's won the starting job if this Spring Training was in fact a competition.
Yes, but what the Yankees say and what the Yankees do are completely different things. If I'm analyzing it from an organization standpoint, there is more positives that come from having Peraza start at SS, Volpe in AAA, and seeing how things playout. There's no reason to force a decision when there's plenty of time for personnel decisions to play themselves out.
Nestor too good at deception
Someone needs to tell them this camera angle sucks.
Matz’s offspeed stuff is kinda nasty today
Back around 2017 I remember him being sold as one of the "Four Horsemen of Queens" with deGrom, Syndergaard, and some other guy. Then he got elbow stuff... Edit: and I take back everything I said re: Nestor earlier. He looks awesome + dialed in.
Five Aces, with Harvey and one other guy I can't remember.
> some other guy This is mid-season tier pettiness and I'm here for it
I didn't want to speak his name because he's currently unsigned.
Team Italy legend unsigned? Hopefully Cashman doesn't have his number
Gleyber take a walk at least once this spring baby
FanGraphs just did a piece on him and other hitters poised to break out and they said his worst year was when he stopped swinging as much.
My guy up there SWINGING
Funky windup from Nestor. We love it
Nestor with the shimmy!
Peraza at 103.5 on that line out. In spring training it’s as good as a hit.
Why tf are they trying to backpick Giancarlo lol
He moves like a continent on the base paths. They almost got him lol
Wow, I completely forgot Cabrera is a switch hitter
Hopefully a sign of the future. Peraza to Volpe 4-6 to end innings
Nestor shoving in mid-season form.
I fucking love Nestor, and I don't care who knows it!
Jim Edmonds is going to catch a fade this game
Volpe went down 0-2, and still worked a 9 pitch AB. Even if he popped out, that’s a real nice leadoff AB.
Jesus christ i don't love Michael Kay, but these ballys broadcast teams are literally painful to listen to
I actually like this Cards broadcast more than most. They at least don't make me want to fall into a deep restful sleep
He’s fine as a commentator because yeah.. most of them suck. Kay, Cone and O’Niell are my favorite trio when it comes to calling canes. I don’t like him as a radio talk show host. He comes off as pompous and arrogant at times and defends Boone, Cashman and Hal from constructive criticism when it really doesn’t make any sense to do so. For that I’ve slowly been tuning him out and really can’t take him seriously.
Volpe can work a count. Wtf did mlb do to the game day part of the app. The UI is embarrassing
GOOD AB KID, GOOD AB
This camera angle is buns. It's too low to the ground.
Who is this Ari Shaffir sounding nasally ass cardinals broadcaster?
Jim Edmonds? Carey is the other one and he’s great.
He sounds like he's stuck in between ASMR and self-righteous podcasting tone
Long Island's Steve Matz on the bump for STL.
Rodon threw a bullpen today and Bader said he feels no pain and hopes to swing soon. If they’re both back by a month from today that’s a huge bullet dodged imo
Just signed up for a free mlb.tv trial, so I can watch games this week before cancelling when my t-mobile thing kicks in. Muhahahahahahahaha
The Cardinals have incredible OF depth even after trading Bader Donovan, O’Neill, Walker, Nootbaar, Carlson, & Yepez
They have 6 outfielders and we have 6 infielders. Feels like they’d be able unload another one..
Well a few of their OF play infield, lots of utility depth.
Walker will be fun to watch
He’s gonna be a star
Dude has the potential to be a better fielding Yordan. He’s my pick to win NLROY.
#Spring Training Starts (Crossed out players headed to IL or assigned to minor-league camp.) **C** Jose Trevino (9) Carlos Narvaez (9) Rodolfo Durán (5) Kyle Higashioka (3) ~~Anthony Seigler (1)~~ **1B** Anthony Rizzo (11) DJ LeMahieu (2) ~~Jake Bauers (5)~~ ~~Billy McKinney (5)~~ ~~Andres Chaparro (4)~~ **2B** Gleyber Torres (7) DJ LeMahieu (6) Anthony Volpe (4) Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3) Oswald Peraza (3) Oswaldo Cabrera (2) ~~Jesus Bastidas (1)~~ ~~Jamie Westbrook (1)~~ **SS** Anthony Volpe (10) Oswald Peraza (10) Isiah Kiner-Falefa (6) Oswaldo Cabrera (1) **3B** Josh Donaldson (12) Oswaldo Cabrera (6) Wilmer Difo (4) DJ LeMahieu (2) Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) ~~Tyler Hardman (1)~~ **LF** Aaron Hicks (7) Willie Calhoun (5) Rafael Ortega (4) Estevan Florial (4) Aaron Judge (3) Oswaldo Cabrera (2) Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1) ~~Michael Hermosillo (1)~~ **CF** Rafael Ortega (6) Aaron Hicks (4) Estevan Florial (3) Aaron Judge (1) Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1) Oswaldo Cabrera (1) ~~Harrison Bader (5)~~ ~~Michael Hermosillo (3)~~ ~~Jasson Dominguez (2)~~ ~~Spencer Jones (1)~~ **RF** Aaron Judge (6) Giancarlo Stanton (4) Estevan Florial (4) Willie Calhoun (3) Rafael Ortega (3) Oswaldo Cabrera (1) ~~Billy McKinney (2)~~ ~~Elijah Dunham (1)~~ ~~Everson Pereira (1)~~ ~~Michael Hermosillo (1)~~ ~~Jake Bauers (1)~~ **DH** Giancarlo Stanton (8) Willie Calhoun (5) Aaron Hicks (3) Aaron Judge (2) Gleyber Torres (1) ~~Billy McKinney (2)~~ ~~Jake Bauers (2)~~ ~~Harrison Bader (1)~~ ~~Jamie Westbrook (1)~~ ~~Everson Pereira (1)~~ ~~Andres Chaparro (1)~~ Can't read too much into ST data, especially with injuries and WBC throwing things off, but here are some thoughts: The Yankees really have had a great competition between Volpe and Peraza with both getting equal starts at shortstop and a handful of starts at second base. Volpe has outplayed his opponent in this competition. We'll see if that's enough to win the spot. Calhoun has hit very well this spring, but I think Ortega has to be the favorite to get the final position player spot just due to his ability to play center field. Unless the Yankees stubbornly keep Florial around. IKF has started at 5 positions this spring, while Cabrera has started at 6. They're gonna provide a lot of flexibility defensively for the Yankees.
If Ortega (or even Florial) makes it unless they get cute he's likely just gonna be toast a couple weeks later barring injury yeah?
As long as Bader makes it back in good time, yeah I think so. Alternatively, the Yankees could move IKF because he's suddenly very redundant. **Starter/Backups** C - Trevino/Higashioka 1B - Rizzo/LeMahieu 2B - Torres/LeMahieu SS - Volpe/Cabrera 3B - Donaldson/LeMahieu LF - Hicks/Cabrera CF - Hicks/Judge RF - Judge/Stanton
What about peraza?
Well, at this point I think there's a good chance he starts in Triple-A if Volpe wins the starting job. I doubt the Yankees want one of their top prospects just sitting on the bench. If Volpe is our shortstop, Peraza plays everyday in Triple-A and waits for an opportunity. So our Triple-A depth would look something like: C - Rortvedt 1B - Bauers 2B - Westbrook SS - Peraza 3B - Difo LF - Calhoun CF - Hermosillo RF - McKinney
I'm aligned with you on the benefit to staying in AAA, but I do think that he spends more time at 3B. If they don't trade him, I can see them already planning ahead to slot him in at 2B or 3B either later this season or next.
I wonder if the Yankees are as enamored with Volpe's defense as this sub is. From all the scouting reports I've read, Peraza is pegged as the best defensive shortstop in our system. Seems more likely to me that Volpe moves to 2B if Peraza is part of our infield's future. But sure, it doesn't hurt to give Peraza reps at multiple positions in Triple-A.
Yeah, but if he (or Peraza) goes to 3B it fills a hole next year and into the future. Gleyber is sill young and pretty good. Plus DJ. Next year probably no JD nor IKF. No idea which player would be the better 3B as of yet.
I think it's more likely LeMahieu takes over third base when Donaldson is gone. And Torres is only under team control through 2024 and can be moved pretty easily if the team wants.
Your scenario also makes sense, and yes, I've heard the same re: their scouting; I don't take it as gospel. Age 25 is typically the year where athletes peak their performance at sprints, jumps, and throws. An evaluation that's a few years old may not be representative of their current abilities. Without opening old wounds, this team needs offensive production out of the SS. Both of these guys can play the position; for me it is the bat that is the deciding factor.
I’d love to see Calhoun for his bat, but hopefully we don’t need it.
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Would like to see Nestor at like 70 pitches today and get through 4-5 or so.
Second game back. I doubt it. Short leash, and he’s probably just still working on velo and pitch shape. He’ll be ramping up for a few more weeks.
He was at 50 in his first start
Fair enough, but I still think 70 is a stretch - hope you’re right!