Yankee fans didn't have a whole lot to cheer about today, but they sure found one moment to make a lot of noise. When the PA announcer wished Rudy Giuliani a Happy Birthday, he was roundly booed by the some 40,000 in attendance. 
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Yankee fans didn't have a whole lot to cheer about today, but they sure found one moment to make a lot of noise. When the PA announcer wished Rudy Giuliani a Happy Birthday, he was roundly booed by the some 40,000 in attendance.
Was Dracula at the game?
Luke Heimlich
With the NCAA baseball tournament ongoing (and UConn playing in the Conway Regional final tonight) Sport Illustrated ran a cover story last week on Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich, which is very interesting:
https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/05/16/luke-heimlich-oregon-state
Heimlich pleaded guilty at age 15 to sexually molesting his 6 year old niece. Nobody knew about it, for reasons explained in the article, until last season when Heimlich was a junior, and he then voluntarily took a leave of absence from the team, which according to many, cost OSU a chance at the NCAA title (they were ranked number 1 last year and are again highly ranked this year).
Heimlich, a hard throwing lefty, is believed to be high 1st round MLB Draft talent, but some GMs interviewed for the story said they will not touch him. So it will be interesting to see what happens with him.
This article is less excited about Heimlich's talent and has him as second round material. Interesting is Keith Law's take on Heimlich's actions in not revealing his background to scouts and talent evaluators:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-mlb-heimlich-shaikin-20180601-story.html
It will be interesting to see what happens with him.
With the NCAA baseball tournament ongoing (and UConn playing in the Conway Regional final tonight) Sport Illustrated ran a cover story last week on Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich, which is very interesting:
https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/05/16/luke-heimlich-oregon-state
Heimlich pleaded guilty at age 15 to sexually molesting his 6 year old niece. Nobody knew about it, for reasons explained in the article, until last season when Heimlich was a junior, and he then voluntarily took a leave of absence from the team, which according to many, cost OSU a chance at the NCAA title (they were ranked number 1 last year and are again highly ranked this year).
Heimlich, a hard throwing lefty, is believed to be high 1st round MLB Draft talent, but some GMs interviewed for the story said they will not touch him. So it will be interesting to see what happens with him.
This article is less excited about Heimlich's talent and has him as second round material. Interesting is Keith Law's take on Heimlich's actions in not revealing his background to scouts and talent evaluators:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-mlb-heimlich-shaikin-20180601-story.html
It will be interesting to see what happens with him.
Well, perhaps the team that signed wife-beater Aroldis Chapman will take him in the third round. They don't seem much concerned about that stuff.
Anthony Seigler
Congratulations to Anthony Seigler, the NY Yankees' 1st round draft choice in tonight's MLB Draft:
https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-draft-ambidextrous-anthony-seigler/c-279775914
https://nypost.com/2018/06/04/yankees-draft-athletic-switch-hitting-catcher-in-first-round/
Congratulations to Anthony Seigler, the NY Yankees' 1st round draft choice in tonight's MLB Draft:
https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-draft-ambidextrous-anthony-seigler/c-279775914
https://nypost.com/2018/06/04/yankees-draft-athletic-switch-hitting-catcher-in-first-round/
Congratulations to Aaron Judge. Eight strikeouts in one day is a new major league record, breaking the old one of seven, set by Shea Hillenbrand in 2005.
Judge is also leading MLB in pitches thrown out of the strike zone that are called strikes, according to StatCast or the company that monitors the balls and strikes videographically. This is due primarily to low strikes being called on him, which are not strikes but umps are fooled by his size as MLB's tallest player:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.re...n_judge_has_had_48_pitches_out_of_the_strike/
The other problem he has is that he is, at times and against certain pitchers, too selective, putting himself into 0-2 holes in which he essentially sets himself up to be struck out on a well-executed slider just off the plate. Pitchers tend to throw him strikes early in the count, so he needs to be aggressive on certain pitchers and suddenly and unexpectedly lash out and launch those early count cookies he is getting.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.re...n_judge_has_had_48_pitches_out_of_the_strike/
The other problem he has is that he is, at times and against certain pitchers, too selective, putting himself into 0-2 holes in which he essentially sets himself up to be struck out on a well-executed slider just off the plate. Pitchers tend to throw him strikes early in the count, so he needs to be aggressive on certain pitchers and suddenly and unexpectedly lash out and launch those early count cookies he is getting.
Yankees Affinity for Anthony Seigler Discussed
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articl...es_scout_explains_love_for_top_draft_pick.amp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articl...es_scout_explains_love_for_top_draft_pick.amp
If you read the comments in that article, he is also leading the league in strikes that are called balls, and apparently far more of them. Low balls called strikes, high strikes called balls. Maybe that's why he walk so much.
First Round (No. 26 Overall): Triston Casas, 1B, American Heritage (Fla.) School
A smooth left-handed stroke and 55-grade power make Casas the top first base prospect in this class. Despite his limited defensive profile, he is a solid athlete, as he has played primarily third base as a high schooler while also touching 92 mph as a pitcher. The biggest question is whether he'll make enough contact, but he has shown a plan at the plate. He was rumored as high as No. 13 overall to the Marlins, so this is a good get for a Red Sox team that was focused on adding a bat.
Grade: A
Second Round (No. 64 Overall): Nick Decker, OF, Seneca (N.J.) HS
A strong 6'1", 200-pound frame and plus raw power put Decker on the prospect map. He'll need to refine a swing that can get long at times if he's going to develop into the power hitter the Red Sox are hoping for, and he's essentially a finished product physically.
Grade: C
A smooth left-handed stroke and 55-grade power make Casas the top first base prospect in this class. Despite his limited defensive profile, he is a solid athlete, as he has played primarily third base as a high schooler while also touching 92 mph as a pitcher. The biggest question is whether he'll make enough contact, but he has shown a plan at the plate. He was rumored as high as No. 13 overall to the Marlins, so this is a good get for a Red Sox team that was focused on adding a bat.
Grade: A
Second Round (No. 64 Overall): Nick Decker, OF, Seneca (N.J.) HS
A strong 6'1", 200-pound frame and plus raw power put Decker on the prospect map. He'll need to refine a swing that can get long at times if he's going to develop into the power hitter the Red Sox are hoping for, and he's essentially a finished product physically.
Grade: C
First Round (No. 23 Overall): Anthony Seigler, C, Cartersville (Ga.) HS
Seigler has garnered some national attention as a switch-pitcher, but his future is behind the plate. Plus athleticism and smooth actions leave little doubt he'll remain in the crouch long-term, but his offensive development will determine his ceiling. He's a good enough athlete to play some second base and corner outfield if he winds up better suited for a super-utility role. The Yankees seemingly had their sights set on a bat, and they got perhaps the most intriguing player in the draft. His unique story will play well in that market.
Grade: A-
Second Round (No. 61 Overall): Josh Breaux, C, McLennan (Texas) CC
The first JUCO player goes off the board here as the Yankees grab another catcher. Breaux generates excellent bat speed and shows raw power as a result. However, he's a below-average athlete and his receiving skills are still a work in progress. His rocket arm is a strength, though, and he has touched triple digits on the mound with a max-effort delivery. Another interesting prospect for the Yankees with a wide range of skills.
Grade: C
Seigler has garnered some national attention as a switch-pitcher, but his future is behind the plate. Plus athleticism and smooth actions leave little doubt he'll remain in the crouch long-term, but his offensive development will determine his ceiling. He's a good enough athlete to play some second base and corner outfield if he winds up better suited for a super-utility role. The Yankees seemingly had their sights set on a bat, and they got perhaps the most intriguing player in the draft. His unique story will play well in that market.
Grade: A-
Second Round (No. 61 Overall): Josh Breaux, C, McLennan (Texas) CC
The first JUCO player goes off the board here as the Yankees grab another catcher. Breaux generates excellent bat speed and shows raw power as a result. However, he's a below-average athlete and his receiving skills are still a work in progress. His rocket arm is a strength, though, and he has touched triple digits on the mound with a max-effort delivery. Another interesting prospect for the Yankees with a wide range of skills.
Grade: C
Scherzer Hurls Second Career Immaculate Inning
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...s-tosses-immaculate-inning-win-tampa-bay-rays
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...s-tosses-immaculate-inning-win-tampa-bay-rays
Papa Slam For Andujar
In case any of you guys are Papa John's pizza fans, Miguel Andujar of the Yankees hit a "Papa Slam" last night which means with the right promo code you can get discounted pizza 40% off menu price. Just watch this video and read the instructions on the promo code and enjoy your 40% off pizza, thanks to Miguel Andujar!!!!!!!!!
https://www.mlb.com/yankees/video/andujars-go-ahead-grand-slam/c-2121561483?tid=240570844
BTW I did not like Sangweughn Oh's body language after the HR. First of all a real relief pitcher does not watch the flights of the homers he gives up, however impressive they may be. Bartolo Colon has probably given up around 300 or more homers in his career, but he has not seen a single one of them- as it should be, because he is a real pitcher. Second, although the video doesn't show it, Oh demitted and through his mitt up in the air. A real pitcher never de-mitts. You are just showing the other team (and your own manager) that you are rattled.
In case any of you guys are Papa John's pizza fans, Miguel Andujar of the Yankees hit a "Papa Slam" last night which means with the right promo code you can get discounted pizza 40% off menu price. Just watch this video and read the instructions on the promo code and enjoy your 40% off pizza, thanks to Miguel Andujar!!!!!!!!!
https://www.mlb.com/yankees/video/andujars-go-ahead-grand-slam/c-2121561483?tid=240570844
BTW I did not like Sangweughn Oh's body language after the HR. First of all a real relief pitcher does not watch the flights of the homers he gives up, however impressive they may be. Bartolo Colon has probably given up around 300 or more homers in his career, but he has not seen a single one of them- as it should be, because he is a real pitcher. Second, although the video doesn't show it, Oh demitted and through his mitt up in the air. A real pitcher never de-mitts. You are just showing the other team (and your own manager) that you are rattled.
This is, of course, absolute bullshit. Are you suggesting that Bartolo Colon never backs up third or home...as a real pitcher should when there are men on base, because he doesn't watch balls that might go out of the park?
Looks like the Sox have yet another front line pitcher. Steven Wright, injured running the bases in late 2016, appears to have it all back together. Seven two hit, shutout innings in his first start back.
Colon never watches the homeruns he gives up. In the recent start he had against the Yankees he gave up 3 and didn’t turn his head. They were all no doubters. Throughout his career he has ignored homeruns. If men are on base and it’s not a no doubter different story. In any event it’s not BS, watch the tape on the homers he gave up.
So if what you've said in this thread is true, all 300+ home runs that Bartolo has allowed in his career are no doubters? Real pitchers don't back up 3b or home? Don't tell that to anyone who has ever coached baseball. That's exactly what you've said while on drugs this morning.
He can watch his fielders without watching the ball flight.....but in his recent start against the Yankees he never turned his neck on any of 3 homers and he is well known not to watch homeruns he gives up.
Who said there's no crying in baseball?
Yankees complained enough to get start time changed
The Red Sox have had tough scheduling issues in the past, but Major League Baseball has not bailed them out too often. But Tuesday, the league accommodated the Yankees, who objected to their game against the Blue Jays on July 8, which was originally scheduled for 1 p.m., being picked up by ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball.”
But after the Yankees’ hissy fit, it was changed back to 1.
The Yankees were upset over the prospect of playing a Sunday night game in Toronto, then traveling to Baltimore to play a doubleheader the next day. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had threatened to boycott ESPN, his former employee, over the Sunday night game, but it was always up to MLB to make the call.
Yankees complained enough to get start time changed
The Red Sox have had tough scheduling issues in the past, but Major League Baseball has not bailed them out too often. But Tuesday, the league accommodated the Yankees, who objected to their game against the Blue Jays on July 8, which was originally scheduled for 1 p.m., being picked up by ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball.”
But after the Yankees’ hissy fit, it was changed back to 1.
The Yankees were upset over the prospect of playing a Sunday night game in Toronto, then traveling to Baltimore to play a doubleheader the next day. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had threatened to boycott ESPN, his former employee, over the Sunday night game, but it was always up to MLB to make the call.
Rob Manfred made the call after the Boone boycott threat, which worked. Boone, a former ESPN employee, knew all too well ESPN’s history of fucking the Yankees in the ass, hard, by making them play on very inconvenient dates and times in light of travel demands of the schedule. ESPN was wholly inconsiderate in the matter. The boycott threat was designed to get Manfred’s attention and it did. Boone showed great courage and leadership and advocacy skills in this matter.
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