Yanks: Judge Hits a Walkoff
posted by Kalel9 @ 9:57 PM
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
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posted by Kalel9 @ 9:57 PM
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Billy, I have no doubt the team has a top-notch statistical analysis department, as one thing I always felt Cashman understood was the value of such analysis. I also credit him for seemingly realizing the developmental deficiencies and working to correct them, based on posts Phil has made. I'm beginning to wonder if his pitching/defense obsession is a result of thinking he's going to Moneyball the game because he thinks pitching and defense are undervalued in the game right now. That said, I fall under Lawyer's line of thinking, in that the team is nicknamed the Bronx Bombers, and thus, a strong lineup should be the No. 1 priority (though the other two things are important, too).
One point I'd like to bring up is one Phil has made in regard to Refsnyder — why hasn't Willie Randolph been hired to help with his defense? This is the richest franchise in sports, and IMO, no expense should be spared in order to give prospects the best possible chance to succeed. I'd feel a lot better about him being in the minors if Willie was there to take Refs under his wing. These are your prospects, Brian — invest in them!
I guess what I want is the best possible man in charge running things the best possible way it can be run. I don't think Cashman is bad, per se, but I don't see him as a top-tier GM in the game, which is what I think a team like the Yankees ought to have.
Honestly, at this point, I'm probably going to just retire from my overall criticism of Cashman/Hal/Levine because I want them all gone, which is never going to happen. Cashman is the only one I'd genuinely wish well, as for all his flaws, I do think he possesses baseball knowledge and wants to win. The other two are all about the money, so they can just go away. But since I can't get what I want, I'm just going to have to sit here and take it.
I really don't have high hopes for this team, both short- and long-term, which stinks, because I do love rooting for the Yankees. My first visit to the new stadium last summer was an incredibly special experience for me, I just wish the special memories didn't depend on a trip to mecca, but on winning teams and exciting players. :-(
Phil;
Nice point about Cave. Having a fantastic start. Small sample size, but he is continuing from where he left off last year.
He went 1-4 last night, and his batting average dropped (yes, dropped) to .440. Slacker!! :)
Everyone is free to react any way they want, but I'll get excited when they demonstrate a commitment to actually endure learning curves of position players on the ML level.
As of now, I am skeptical that they ever will under these jerks.
As for statistics, like any predictive metric: 1) any attempt to extrapolate is filled with risk; and 2) they are only as useful as the people who interpret the data.
Based on what I have seen, Cashman and his people don't use it properly.
One more point about the absurd ideas put forth on the other thread.
In what world do people, at any level of the income ladder, have jobs in which they work for a boss who don't restrict their autonomy at various points.
So to argue the "his hands are tied" excuse, is beyond lame and flies in the face of the reality of working for someone.
Also, the idea that Cashman's statement of 10 years ago is dated may be the most bizarre thing I ever heard.
Let's it break down slowly: he acknowledged their payroll advantage that was unparalleled for almost all of Cashman's tenure, and he cited the importance of sound decision-making.
Holy f'ing shit, if that isn't the most incontrovertible thing anyone ever has said, it's pretty damn close.
So really, just chill with the nonse.
"Honestly, at this point, I'm probably going to just retire from my overall criticism of Cashman/Hal/Levine because I want them all gone, which is never going to happen."
This. Right here. Thank you. No reason to beat a dead horse over and over again.
A statement made 10 years ago, when there was no luxury tax, no draft cap, no IFA cap among many other changes made in the CBA post comments that have significantly hindered the financial advantage we once employed. Also fail to realize that due to technology and revenue sharing, the financial advantage is not as extreme as it once was. But that's the last time I will ever address a statement made by LINJ as the discussions are a waste of time.
No day games in the system today.
Btw, it's crazy that they didn't 15 day Gardy and give a kid a shot at 15 days in the show. We actually have the Astros "kid" playing second and pinch hitting sometimes. Weirdness.
Isn't Gardy playing tonight? I wish they had a 7-day DL for things like this.
Petit is horrible.
He's still hurt. Brittle Brett, apparently. :-/
Slade has homered tonight for SWB.
The irony is rich, their best player is the one they want to get rid of
@ktsharp: A-Rod... your MLB leader in avg batted ball distance.
I hate seeing someone else where 24
SSS caveat but from what I have seen Didi's swing is very long
When did Drew become a feast or famine hitter? Please well enough at shortstop not at second base
Well that sucks. Warren wont be given a long leash like a washed up vet would.
Yankees have some talented young alarms that are ready for the major league's stop using other peoples castoffs. That's what makes this team so frustrating and boring
I said it all off-season A-Rod was the key to the season, says it all about where this team is at
I also said Beltran would make a difference and so far, not, but every other hitter either has a poor swing, a poor approach, or lacks patience, except Ellsbury, who lacks power.
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