Jon Heyman of The NY Post recently had this to say
The Yankees had a successful offseason, retaining key players like Anthony Rizzo and Aaron Judge and adding Carlos Rodon to their roster. However, they are unlikely to pursue remaining free agent left fielders Jurickson Profar, David Peralta, and Corey Dickerson due to their desire to stay below the $293 million "Steve Cohen tax" threshold. They are currently at $290 million in payroll and are open to giving Oswaldo Cabrera and Estevan Florial an opportunity to play. While the Yankees were interested in Andrew Benintendi, their interest was limited to a four-year deal. They also considered Michael Conforto, but ultimately decided not to pursue him due to the $36 million, two-year deal with a player option that he received from the Giants. It is noteworthy that the Giants ended up signing Conforto after questioning Carlos Correa's MRI exam.
This matches the intel NYYNEWS received about a player that could be The "Big Move" whom Michael Kay eluded to on his radio show. There's no way Yankees will not make a move for LF. Hicks, Nor Florial and so on. Are not going to be the Starting LF for The New York Yankees in 2023.
Look I'll say this, word of the possibility of having some dialog with said player and team. Was so big Michael Kay had trouble not showing his excitement. Again, not saying its gonna happen. But it's big and both parties been talking. https://t.co/firmlGktqU
For people panicking over Heymans article, all the Yankees need to do is move either a combo of Donaldson + Hicks or one of em. Which obviously they would of had to do anyways if their LF targets didn't sign elsewhere. So doesn't change anything, Yanks still trading for a LF
Yankees are still in play for every LF target.
The threshold puts the Yankees exactly where they want to be if they "attempt" to reel 🐟 in this player.
We were told, Yankees were having discussions about the said player. They would consider it, if they could get him for 25 or 27 mil a season. This was 4 days ago, you can imagine how far talks have gone.
If the "Big Move" was the play all along, get ready to see more smoke after New Years.
YANKEES ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO MOVE DONALDSON OR HICKS.... OR BOTH
Some Fans Still Think The Angels Are Going To Pay Ohtani 500 Mil After Sale Of The Team, Here's The Harsh Reality. Angels Impending Salary Dumps (While Creating "Competitive" Team)
The Angels have been busy this off-season, many in the industry believe that the Angels are going to offload big contracts. Either this off-season or at 2023 trade deadline. While now, still assembling a "competitive" team. They have no shot at resigning Ohtani, they might just move him at the deadline. Leaving one out of two of their biggest draws on the team for most of the season.
Ohtani is a unique talent as a top-tier pitcher and hitter, and his signing fills a need in both the starting rotation and the batting order. At just 28 years old and with numerous accolades including an AL MVP, AL Rookie of the Year, Silver Slugger, and two All-Star appearances, he may be in line for the largest contract in baseball history. Jon Heyman of the New York Post spoke to multiple agents who speculated that Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will earn a contract that exceeds his teammate Mike Trout's 12-year, $426.5 million deal when he becomes a free agent in 2023. One agent even predicted that Ohtani will be given the first $500 million contract in MLB history.
Arte Moreno is said to be having trouble selling The Angels. Rob Manfred even gave him a deadline to get it done. He has already passed that deadline.
Moreno is looking for a record sale of his team, over 2 billion dollars.
The question is WHEN, not if it gets done. The reasoning behind the stalling of The Angels being sold may mean many things. One reason being, they are currently busy discussing a trade or trades.
An MLB front office source (who will remain anonymous) but is a division rival of the Angels, has reported the following new information to NYYNEWS.
"With Moreno selling the
Angels, them having zero shot to resign Ohtani
and the Angles lack of ability to build anything
close to a contender, Trout is quietly trying to force
a trade. He's an East Coast kid that wants to be
closer to home, but he also wants a chance to win.
He has 3 teams he prefers, Phillies,
Yankees and Mets. No one is willing to take that
whole deal on with the back issues and there is a
problem getting insurance to cover the remaining
amount. It's a Stanton type situation and
I was told Trout prefers Philly. For whatever it's
worth..."
The New York Yankees are on the hunt for a new LF, you can almost cross Bryan Reynolds off the list. As The Pirates are holding teams hostage, the price to get him being high. (At least The Yankees) They want a top of the line pitching prospect, an area where The Yankees are weak.
On Thursday, Cashman was quoted in saying. He got a text from an opposing GM, a trade idea that would have to get approval from (Yankees) ownership. Are The Yankees about to take on money? (I do not believe he was texting with Pirates GM.)
The only other time I remember, Cashman sounding like this. Was in 2017, when The Yankees acquired Giancarlo Stanton from The Miami Marlins. Might be a coincidence, false alarm. But we'll wait and see. As another LF target is off the board, Michael Conforto.
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Mike Trout, Angels Future Sale, Lawsuits/Fines Mirrors Similar Scenario To 2017 Marlins
Arte Moreno, owner of the Angels, is currently in the process of selling the team, which he has owned since 2003. The sale is expected to be completed within the next few months and is expected to set a new record for the largest sale in North American professional sports history. Moreno is reportedly anticipating a significant financial return from the sale.
In November 2022, A lawsuit against the Los Angeles Angels, brought by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs, will be allowed to proceed. Judge Glenn Salter of the Orange County Superior Court rejected the team's motion to dismiss and set the start date for a 20-day jury trial for October 2, 2023. Skaggs, who was 27 years old, was found dead in a hotel room in Southlake, Texas on July 1, 2019, the same day that the Angels were scheduled to begin a four-game road trip against the Texas Rangers. A toxic mix of alcohol, fentanyl, and oxycodone was found in Skaggs' system, according to the coroner's report. Skaggs' death has been linked to former Angels employee Eric Kay, who was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison last month after being convicted of distributing the drugs that contributed to Skaggs' death. Kay was accused of obtaining and distributing oxycodone pills to players at Angel Stadium between 2017 and 2019.
Arte Moreno has his hands full, if he decides to unload big contracts such as Trout. Before the sale of his team, The Angels. It would make it easier for him to find suitors and the dollar amount he's looking for. The Marlins were in a similar situation when their new owners took over the team.
In 2017, Jeffrey Loria sold the Miami Marlins to a group led by former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and New York businessman Bruce Sherman, with NBA legend Michael Jordan also serving as an investor. The sale, which was announced by Marlins president David Samson, was reportedly worth $1.2 billion, with Sherman serving as the "control person" and Jeter overseeing "the business and baseball sides of the organization" upon the completion of the deal.
That brings us back to Mike Trout
In March 2019, Mike Trout signed a 12 year / $426,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including a $20,000,000 signing bonus, $426,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $35,541,667. In 2023, Trout will earn a base salary of $35,450,000, while carrying a total salary of $37,116,666.
The reason why this article is being written in the first place, it's almost the same scenario in 2017 that brought Giancarlo Stanton to The Bronx.
The insane contracts and money we've seen get tossed around this off-season. Trouts AAV and remainder of his contract doesn't look that bad. Doesn't look that bad to a team like The New York Yankees. Who are looking for a new LF and have the financial resources to take on a contract like Trout's.
NYYNEWS Felix says
Yankees are going to have to spend big money on another position player down the line right? Why not get it out of the way and get Trout off The Angels hands. You could be looking at paying him about 28 to 30 mil a season, have Angels eat up the rest. Essentially, bailing out future ownership of Angels. If the time to ever get Trout was possible, the timeframe is now. You get Donaldson off the payroll etc, very possible.
Here's an article I wrote back in the summer of 2017, about the possibility of Stanton being moved to The Yankees. Before anyone had it [Link]
Gerrit Cole was said to be The elusive "White Whale" for The Yankees. A player that The Yankees tried to obtain numerous times, but slipped away. The same could be said for Mike Trout, in my opinion. Who is much more of a bigger "White Whale" than Cole was to The Yankees.
The Yankees have been rumored in trade scenarios for Pirates Bryan Reynolds. Who is said to command a high price tag in-terms of prospects.
We all saw what it took to get Stanton, he didn't cost as much as it would to get Reynolds.
Hal Steinbrenner was quoted at Aaron Judge's press conference saying, "We’re not done yet." Could Mike Trout be the mysterious "Big Move" The Yankees make this off-season? It would certainly break The Internet.
Is Mike Trout to The Yankees a pipe dream? No, here are two players The Yankees would throw unlimited money to. Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout.
No. 25 overall, no more so than in 2009, when the Angels selected Mike Trout with that pick. That pick was famously lined up to be the Yankees’ selection and was given to the Angels as compensation for the Mark Teixeira signing.
Mike Trout is the perfect candidate to waive his no-trade clause to come to New York. As he grew up a Jeter fan, lives and is from New Jersey.
"Big Move" ...
Notes*
"At the other extreme is Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who could become quite the trade commodity if he ever decides he wants out. Trout, 31, has missed more than half the Angels’ games the past two seasons, so he would need to demonstrate a consistent pattern of health. But with eight years and $283.6 million left on his deal, Trout might be almost a bargain."
Angels News: MLB Insider Suggests Hypothetical Path to Mike Trout Trade. Would the Angels ever consider trading their superstar?
The San Diego Padres have made another key acquisition this off-season, signing utility player Matt Carpenter to a one-year, $12 million contract with a player option for 2024. According to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell and The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the deal could be worth up to $21 million if Carpenter exercises his player option and reaches his performance incentives.
Carpenter, 37, is coming off a career-best season with the New York Yankees, where he hit .305 with 15 home runs in 47 games, finishing with an impressive 217 wRC+ and 2.3 fWAR. The three-time all-star has played in 1,376 career MLB games, spending the first 11 seasons of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Padres have been busy this off-season, adding players like Seth Lugo and Xander Bogaerts as they look to build on their NLCS finish from last season. Carpenter will provide valuable versatility and veteran leadership to a Padres team that is looking to make a deep playoff run in the coming year.
Rumor: Yankees Looking To Move Isiah Kiner-Falefa? Bryan Reynolds Now #1 Target For Yankees?
A player named to potentially be in a trade according to sources: Utility-man IsiahKiner-Falefa.
Sources: The Yankees prefer Benintendi to anyone on the market, but will likely not go 5 years. Max Kepler is after Benintendi in terms of preference. Would expect them to aggressively pursue him if Benintendi gets 5 years elsewhere. Bryan Reynolds is not an option at this time.
For The First Time Ever, Eli Manning And Derek Jeter Sit Down Together And Talk Face-to-face On Camera
For the first time ever, Eli Manning and Derek Jeter sit down together and talk face-to-face on camera. The New York icons talk about their greatest moments but also times when they had to overcome obstacles. The captains aren’t all business, though, and have some fun in a competitive game of “Who’s Your Daddy?” All of this and more can be found in this week's episode of The Eli Manning Show, presented by Panini Prizm.
Could the Yankees & Giants Match-Up For Brandon Crawford Deal? Simonetti Discusses Possibility
Pete Simonetti discusses a potential trade involving the Yankees and San Francisco Giants. The rumor is that Brandon Crawford, a Giants legend and four-time gold glove winner, is open to playing third base. He is also the brother of Amy Cole, the wife of Gerrit Cole. This could open up the possibility for a trade with the Yankees, who have been looking to move some of their "dead wood" in the form of Josh Donaldson or Aaron Hicks. While this is just speculation at this point, it is an interesting idea and one that NYYNEWS-TV will continue to follow.
With Names Like Correa and Turner Off The Market, Peraza or Volpe Have Clear Path To Be Yankees Everyday Shortstop
With names like Correa and Turner off the market, only a few names remain. It's now safe to say The Shortstop position is for the taking for either Volpe or Paraza. They now have a clearer path to become The Yankees everyday Shortstop.
Let's talk about The New York Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe, who is almost ready to make the jump to the major leagues, according to Vice President of Player Development Kevin Reese. The 21-year-old shortstop, who graduated from Delbarton High School and currently resides in Watchung, ranks 10th on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list.
Volpe had an alright 2022 season, hitting .251 with 18 home runs, 60 RBIs, and an OPS of .820 in 110 games at Double-A Somerset before being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he hit .236 with three home runs in 22 games.
The Yankees selected Volpe in the first round of the 2019 draft out of high school. He has already reported to the team's player development complex in Tampa, where he is preparing for a spring training shortstop competition with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza.
According to Reese, Volpe is physically "knocking on the door" of the majors. "Depending on who you ask, he's ready yesterday, he's ready tomorrow," Reese said. "He's a great kid who is always looking to help the team any way he can and he's ready."
Reese praised Volpe's combination of general skills and ability on the field, as well as his calm demeanor. "Like Peraza, he's stolen a ton of bases, he's hit for power, he fits in with whatever group it is – players from different backgrounds, even pitchers, who position players don't like hanging out with too much. He hits in really well and I think he'll fit in on the big-league club when the time comes."
It remains to be seen when Volpe will make his major league debut, but it appears that it is only a matter of time. Yankees fans will be eagerly awaiting his arrival and will be hoping that he can make an impact at the highest level.
Take the following as you wish, but many who consider to be a internet troll. Adam King, of The King Source is making a lot of sense with what he just found.
He uncovered the following clues to where Carlos Rodon might be headed.
Adam King has made claims that Warren Buffett is his cousin and that Rob Manfred cost him over 5 million dollars when MLB shutdown in 2020. Take this info as you wish, but he makes sense with this one. As he was the first to notice these coincidences.
Are The Padres Looking To Move Fernando Tatis Jr This Off-Season?
The San Diego Padres may be looking to move their star player, Fernando Tatis Jr, during the off-season, according to rumors. Tatis Jr is a talented player, having hit 42 home runs and maintained a .282 average in 2021. However, he has also faced controversy, including steroid allegations and a motorcycle accident. Despite this, he has signed a 14-year, $340 million contract with the Padres, with his salary set to increase in the coming years.
There is speculation that the New York Yankees could be interested in acquiring Tatis Jr, but the deal would only make sense if the Padres were willing to take on some of Tatis Jr's salary. The Yankees would likely have to trade Josh Donaldson, who is set to make $25 million in 2023, in order to make room for Tatis Jr's salary.
While the potential trade is exciting for Yankees fans, it is important to remember that these are just rumors at this point. Until anything is confirmed by either team, it should be taken with a grain of salt. If the trade does go through, it could be a major shakeup for both the Yankees and the Padres. The Yankees would be adding a young, talented player to their already strong lineup, while the Padres would be shedding a large contract and potentially making room for other moves.
Regardless of whether the trade happens or not, Tatis Jr will continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the baseball diamond. His combination of power, speed, and defensive skills make him one of the most exciting players in the game. If the Yankees are able to acquire him, they would be adding a player with the potential to be a cornerstone of their team for years to come.
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Theories Swirl Online, Fans Wonder What's "The BIG Move" The Yankees Are Working On
It seems that the New York Yankees are working on something big in the free agent market. While it's been reported that they are interested in acquiring Carlos Rodon, there is speculation that something even bigger is in the works. Some have speculated that this could be a signing of Carlos Correa or trade for Shohei Ohtani, but it's unclear at this point what the Yankees have in mind.
One thing that is certain is that the Yankees are feeling the pressure to build a championship team. This is likely due in part to the fact that Aaron Judge recently turned down a lucrative contract offer from the San Diego Padres in order to remain with the Yankees. Judge reportedly values his legacy with the team over money, and is eager to see the Yankees make moves to improve the team and compete for a championship.
One potential hurdle for the Yankees in their pursuit of a big acquisition is their depleted minor league system. In recent years, the team has traded away many of their top prospects in order to acquire established major league players. This has left them with a shallow pool of talent to draw from in potential trade deals.
Despite this, the Yankees may still be able to make a big move if they are willing to part with some of their top remaining prospects. In order to acquire an elite player, the Yankees would likely have to give up multiple top prospects.
While the likelihood of such trades may be slim, it's clear that the Yankees are determined to build a championship-caliber team. They have the financial resources and the desire to make a big move, and it's just a matter of finding the right deal. Whether it's signing a high-profile free agent like Rodon, or making a blockbuster signing/trade for a player like Correa or Ohtani, the Yankees are poised to make some big moves this off-season.
In the end, it will be up to the team's front office to decide what the definition of "big" is, and how best to use their resources to improve the team. One thing is for sure, however: the Yankees are determined to win, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to bring a championship back to New York.
The New York Yankees have a decision to make in regards to their outfield, and it appears that the team is considering a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy. McCarthy, a 25-year-old left-handed batter, is a local guy from Scranton, PA and was drafted out of the University of Virginia. He has shown power to both sides of the field and has impressive speed, as demonstrated by his 23 stolen bases last season.
While McCarthy's numbers from last season - a .283 average, 8 home runs, 43 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases - aren't eye-popping, they are still above average and indicate that he is a player with potential. Additionally, McCarthy wouldn't be a free agent until 2029, which means that the Yankees wouldn't have to worry about losing him anytime soon.
One potential concern with McCarthy is his strikeout rate. In 99 games last season, he struck out 76 times, which is a little high. However, his on-base percentage of .342 indicates that he still manages to reach base despite the strikeouts.
Another option for the Yankees is free agent Andrew Benintendi, who has reportedly garnered the team's interest. However, there are rumors that Benintendi may not want to play in a big city, and the Yankees would likely have to offer him a contract worth at least $100 million over five or six years to bring him on board.
Ultimately, the decision will come down to how much the Yankees value McCarthy and whether they think he is worth the potential cost. If the team believes in his potential and is willing to take a chance on him, then a trade for McCarthy could be a smart move. On the other hand, if the Yankees are looking for a more established player, then going after Benintendi or another free agent may be the better option.
The rumor mill is starting to heat up regarding a potential trade involving Brian Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to an anonymous beat writer, the New York Yankees have been in discussions with the Pirates regarding a trade for Reynolds.
Reynolds had a subpar season in 2022, hitting .262 with 27 home runs and 62 RBIs. He also had a on-base percentage of .345 and a OPS of .807. There are some concerns about his defense, particularly in center field. It is unclear what the Pirates are asking for in return for Reynolds, but it seems that the demand is high.
If the Yankees are able to acquire Reynolds, it could be a smart move for their lineup. He is a switch hitter who could potentially fit well in the two-hole for the Yankees, depending on who they have lead off. He could also provide some insurance as a backup for Bader or Judge.
The acquisition of Reynolds would give the Yankees a powerful lineup, with the potential of Reynolds batting second, Judge in the third spot, and Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo following. This would give the team a formidable group of hitters that could compete with any team in the league.
Additionally, the presence of Harrison Bader in center field would allow the Yankees to play Reynolds in left field, where his defense is not as much of a concern. Bader is an above-average defender, and his presence would allow the Yankees to have a strong defensive outfield.
It remains to be seen if the Pirates will lower their asking price for Reynolds and if the Yankees are willing to meet it. However, if the deal goes through, it could be a win-win situation for both teams. The Pirates would be able to receive a good return for Reynolds, while the Yankees would add a strong hitter to their lineup.
Round 2: Yankees & Giants Battle It Out For Another Top Free Agent - Carlos Rodon
It looks like the battle for Carlos Rodon, the top remaining free agent starter, may come down to a competition between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees are reportedly preparing to make an offer to Rodon and seem hopeful about their chances. The Giants are also pursuing Rodon, but the Yankees have recently been successful in beating the Giants to some of their top targets.
This isn't the first time the Yankees and Giants have gone head-to-head in the free agency market. Earlier this offseason, the Yankees beat the Giants for their own superstar Aaron Judge. And the Mets kept Brandon Nimmo, also preventing him from going to San Francisco. It seems that the Giants are having a tough time landing top free agents, possibly due to the fact that it isn't always easy to lure players to San Francisco unless they are from the Bay Area.
The Yankees, on the other hand, seem to be in a good position to sign Rodon. Though the Yankees liked Rodon from the start, it's worth noting that Aaron Judge is partly behind this pursuit. Judge told managing partner Hal Steinbrenner upon agreeing to his $360 million deal that he would like to see a couple of improvements. The Yankees would love to please Judge, who took less money than he could have gotten in San Diego or presumably San Francisco. This shows that the Yankees are willing to do what it takes to keep their star players happy and build a winning team.
As for Rodon, he had a strong season with the Giants in 2022, posting a 2.88 ERA and registering 237 strikeouts over 178 innings, while leading the league among qualifiers with 12 strikeouts per nine innings and a 2.25 FIP. He also has ties to the area, as he is a Miamian. This may give the Yankees an edge in signing him, as he may be more willing to play for a team closer to home.
Of course, the Yankees aren't the only team interested in Rodon. Several other teams have been linked to him, including the Rangers, Dodgers, Orioles and Twins. The Red Sox and Cardinals are also among the teams surveying the pitching market. Other top starters remaining on the market include Chris Bassitt, Nate Eovaldi and Ross Stripling, with Rodon, Bassitt and Eovaldi all having the qualifying offer attached.
It remains to be seen if the Yankees will be able to sign Rodon, but it's clear that they are making a strong push for him. The Giants, and possibly other teams, will no doubt be competing for his services as well. It's shaping up to be an interesting battle for one of the top remaining free agents on the market.
Conflicting Reports Say Judge is Jumping Ship To San Francisco
00:04
The New York Yankees or cooked. You see, Brian Cashman has assembled teams. That can't even Beats the Red Sox yet alone. Be the Astros. See, let's go back to 2017. Giancarlo Stanton becomes a Yankee. The only reason why You made a trade is because you couldn't be the astros.
00:38
Now let's fast-forward Boston. Red Sox your historical rival. You haven't been able to beat them either in the postseason, Fast forward to 2022. The same old nonsense. You went out there and got Gary Cole, Gary Cole, gives up a two-run Homer to the knife hitter lows up the bases.
01:12
Torino comes in or Trevino. So many Trivinos on his team. I'm getting confused. He doesn't attack the hitters with his sinker. The reason why he was brought in today game and the first place, after the bases were cleared after the Astros went up five. He attacked hitters with a sinker got the ground balls.
01:39
Wow. I would have been nice if that would have happened before. Obviously bone took out coal his ace when he loaded the bases. I guess he was staring into the future seeing Gary Cole's pitch, count. I think he's that delusional thinking that the Yankees are going to come back at this point and you're gonna save Gary Cole, but you're not supposed to take him out, he's your ace.
02:06
He's the guy making the most money on the field So that made absolutely no sense but I could see why it would make sense if Trevino got those ground balls which he did. But after the fact, the Astros put up what? Three more on the board. So, there's nothing to say here.
02:28
These players are dead weight. They can't hit other teams. Figure out the recipe on how to beat the Astros. See, the actuals have only one one world series since 2017 and all these other teams figured them out. Except the Yankees. The recipe is quite simple yet so hard for these Yankees offensively.
02:53
Bring it. Great. Starting pitching break defense in a great bullpen. They had almost everything going for them in game one in game two. Except yet, again, they're offense. Which was completely cold. Yet again, If the Yankees got eliminated which is looking like they are, I had hope for them going to repeat how I just mentioned that.
03:20
Other teams can figure out the Astros and beat them. You would think that hitting wouldn't be so hard for the Yankees. If the Yankees get eliminated you have to clean house. I don't want to see John call the Stanton being a Yankee anymore. I don't want to see Donaldson being the Yankee anymore.
03:36
I don't want to see IKF being the Yankee anymore, I don't want to see numerous players be Yankees anymore because you specifically brought in, don't call those stance. It's a perform in high leverage situations and specifically to be the Astros. Yes, I'm sounding like a Cameron but if you're not gonna hit, if you're gonna get paid all this money.
04:00
If you're supposedly this elite slugger, you're going to have to put in your part. Let's not forget about judge, judge carried the Yankees all the way to the playoffs. So I'm gonna give him a little bit of a past guys like don't call those dancing guys. Like Josh Donaldson.
04:17
There's no excuse. It just makes Cashman. Look even more ridiculous. Again, the title of this video Yankees are cooked Cashman. Assemble teams that couldn't even beat the Red Sox yet alone. The Astros, This is five seasons in This is laughable. This is quite sad that we have a GM that for one ignores, everything common sense.
04:47
Misses out on Harper. Misses out on Machado Mrs. Out on all these players. Misses our own Correa. This is our own everybody. Supposedly to save a penny but he went out there and got Josh. Donaldson. I went out there and made a few videos saying, what are you doing?
05:05
This makes absolutely no sense. He makes it's like, wow, do you really want to give up the Yankees? Chances in winning the World Series time and time again with your boneheaded moves. Bone. Thus, where is he at? After all his words yet. Carino. Whatever these moves happen over and over again.
05:33
Look at the Astros with Peña started. A rookie. Oh yeah, we're gonna get a stop gap in IKF which the fan base. Absolutely the spices and we're just gonna ignore common sense. And, you know, we're gonna be delusion on say we're in it to win the World Series. Well, guess what?
05:53
You can't hit the US offensively gone cold. You have a manager in boom that I guess the Yankees are playing the way they're playing, because that's just the way the Yankees are ran on their boom, no energy, no hype, no urgency, no common sense. Just delusional and this group of Yankees.
06:20
Can't hit struck out 30 times in the first two games. Almost got no hit again and getting three. These are sad bunch. They can't beat the Red Sox when they're good when they're in contention and they absolutely can't be dash strokes when they're in contention every season, because they obviously had better management, they obviously have better players.
06:49
He obviously have the will to win. So let me finish out by saying this, this is the hardcore facts, Yankees Cashman, the Astros aren't cheating anymore and they still own you. So, what excuse are you going to make now? Hmm, The Guardians are few seasons away from really owning the Yankees as well.
07:17
The Yankees have gone backwards. Excuse after excuse. I don't know about you guys. Do you have patience to wait another season? To retry to win the World Series knowing that Boone is your manager. Knowing that cash man. Is your GM because I don't have the patience anymore unless they change their tone unless they go out there and get the players that they're supposed to get trade away, the players that they're supposed to trade away.
07:51
Maybe I'll have some confidence. What? As of now is just a reoccurring thing, it's annoying. It's quite sad. It's depressing. And look at that. Yankees are down three games to none. Maybe the one game today or tomorrow or whatever, but this series is over. I had some hope because other teams beat the Astros.
08:14
They're not invincible. Other teams have figured out how to beat them. You've had all this time to figure them out, all these seasons. But then again, it just proves that the way the Yankees are being ran, nothing is going to change, unless we make changes. Unless how Steinberger makes changes the front office.
08:42
That's just how things are going to change. So, Yankees fans, leave your opinions a comment section below. This has been Felix from NYYNews.com. I will be appearing on nyynews TV. Designated spitters today. Sure. Like a subscribe and I will check you on next time.
Yankees Being Down 2 - 0, It's Not As Bad As It Looks. What They Need To Do
After the Yankees lose the opener vs the Rays it hard to fathom how much the Yankees have fallen. They current as I am writing this are leading Game 2. Looking at the standings Yankee Manager needs to get these men ready to play. This team had 15 1/2 game lead in the Division and with yesterday's lost they are down to a 3 1/2 game lead.
Yankees have no excuses to go to. Many people will point the injuries on the team, but most of the Yankees who are on the injured list or paternity list have failed to consistently provide the offense they were expected to provide. Stanton, Rizzo, and Donaldson have batting averages from .210-.229. As we all know you can't rely just on the homerun. Boone needs to get the guys ready to play. Put the ball in play and focus on consistency because if the Yankees were to get swept this team is a lock to lose the Division.
Even the so called reinforcements. Can we really expect those reinforcements to do their job on offense? I've been on thr record saying the Yankees should commit to the young players since we have no better options. Now, the problem is Boone keeps relying on veterans who are not producing while you have some super talented young players hustling and contributing to winning. Many will say oh but Florial and Cabrera are barely hitting. At some point if you are going to go with the young guys you must play them and allow them to adjust. But if you really watch the games we won 3 out of 4 games vs the punching bags (sorry I mean the Twins lol). It was Because the young guys got most of the hits, and hustled like none of our veterans would. Cabrera made several stellar defensive plays, and Boone decides to sit him in the one game we lost vs the Twins. So this do or die series will be based on how capable is Boone to play the young guys. Because he loves his underperforming veterans (Except Judge he is the MVP.)
It is do or die time. Yankees must win this series and it is time to finally allow the young guys to bring that energy that Boone has been clamoring from the Rizzo's, Donaldson's, and Stanton's. You want energy Boone and you want to win. You need to finally play the Rookies and play them daily. It is do or die time. Play the best talent. Peraza, Cabrera, and Florial are part of the solution to righting this sinking ship of a team.
Yankees fans were recently interviewed on what they really thought about their little "bastard" siblings The Mets. One would say they described Mets Fans as having an extra chromosome.
Everyone who has played the game of baseball knows, when you get hit by a pitch your instant reaction is similar to jaming your toe into a corner. A flow of rage just suddenly hits you, something you cannot control. Even if you're Aaron Judge, who carries himself like Derek Jeter. A guy you will never see participating in a fight. Even he isn't prone to feeling instant anger, being plunked by Alek Manoah. We know how a fight between Judge and Manoah would end up. But Cole Vs Manoah? That would be a fair fight and Manoah let it be known he wants all the smoke 💨 from Cole. Maybe Alek boxing Cole could knock some sense into him and make Gerrit pitch like The Ace The Yankees signed him to be. Instead of being a cheerleader in the dugout. In other words, use that same energy and stop being the 36mil a season flop.
"If Gerrit wants to do something, he can walk past the Audi sign next time." - Alek Manoah on Gerrit Cole's reaction to Aaron Judge being hit by a pitch. pic.twitter.com/Mn0TKYo8No
The Yankees are finally doing what they should of a long time ago, calling up reinforcements from the minors. The Yankees have lost a disappointing 22 of their last 33 games.
The Yankees going down hill, is a gift and a curse. As it is reminiscent of what The 2005 Yankees did when they called up Wang & Cano. With their lead in The AL East, they have a perfect cushion to run experiments before October.
Oswaldo Cabrera career numbers in Triple-A:
55 Games
.298 AVG
13 HR
40 RBI
11 SB
.971 OPS
Estevan Florial
.284 AVG 14 HR 32 SB Triple A
This team needs to be swept, so they can start making 2005 type moves and call people up from minors permanently.
With Aaron Hicks invisible and the rest of #Yankees lineup in a deep slump, sources say Estevan Florial is expected to be called up tomorrow. He's batting .284 with 14 HRs and 32 stolen bases at Class-AAA.
The Insane TMZ Worthy Story That Ultimately Got Aaron Judge To Block An Entire Sports Media Company (Allegedly) IKF, Twitter & One Crazy Fan ✍️ @_NYYNEWS
Twitter really is the main primary source when it comes to getting information on anything Yankees related.
Players interacting with fans, fans interacting with players and more.
Before I begin, I'll like to say, that I nor my company are clout chasing. I for one, find this whole story interesting. It could be written into a Hollywood movie, one crazy fan, one popular Sports Media Company, IKF's Father & more.
One saying on Yankees Twitter that's out there is, "If you get blocked by Judge, then you must of done something wrong." In other words, if you've gotten blocked by Judge, you really must be a POS. 😆
The Media Company in question is, Jomboy Media. A company that started up basically the sameway as ours. Talking about The Yankees and so on.
Jomboy Media caught their big break, when The Creator and Founder "Jomboy" found viral success uploading videos lip reading in what he interprets players, managers and umpires are saying.
Fast forward now, Jomboy Media has expanded and grown to more than just "Talkin Yanks." It's one of the biggest and most successful Sports Media Companies out right now.
Kudos to Jomboy Media, but... If you got The attention of Aaron Judge in a bad way, you done goof'd. And you need to evaluate why and fix things.
This is like Derek Jeter blocking the biggest "Yankees Content" creators in the world. Not only the biggest, but one that is directly tied to The Yankees on The Yes Network with a show called "Talkin Yanks."
How did this happen? The blocking seems to had happened mainly on Instagram.
It all started with a petition on twitter to call up Oswald Peraza.
Examples of Tweets from employees of the said company below.
I want to try an get the words “Oswald Peraza” trending so reply or quote this with the words Oswald Peraza. Oswald Peraza
If you're not on twitter or if you are and still don't know what went on.
Yankees fans on twitter were voicing their support for Peraza and demanding The Yankees replace IFK.
Were they wrong? Not really, Oswald Peraza is having a great season in Triple A.
IKF? IKF will be IKF and is performing the sameway The Yankees expected him to. But I will say, his defense has been shoddy at times. So fans have had a point.
The issue here is, that the same company I mentioned. Has been on IKF for a while now.
And one crazy fan thought it would be a smart idea to DM Isiah Kiner Falefa's father and send him a photoshopped image saying that his son had been shot and killed in The Bronx.
Here was a DM that was sent to #Yankees SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s father on Twitter.
— 71-41 (Avid IKF Supporter) (@ExtendJudgeHal) August 11, 2022
In now deleted tweets, IKF's father responded with this
@JomboyMedia @TalkinJake @TalkinBaseball_ you and your PROPAGANDA media hate for my son IKF has gotten Yankee Fans to send shit to my inbox. Saying my son got shot and killed. All you Yankee fans that DM me LFG!!!!! Lets meet up in the BRONX!!!! And dance👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ @TalkinBaseball_ LFG!!! Wrong DAD to FUCK with!!! Don’t hide behind your phone, iPad and computer. You guys got something to say to my face? LFG👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Whoa, they sure pissed off his Dad. But what loving Father wouldn't react like this? He's not wrong, anyone could fall for these kinds of hoaxes. Especially when they're photoshopped to look official.
Is Jomboy Media 100% at fault here? No, this whole IKF, Peraza situation was echoed by many Yankees fans on twitter. That had nothing to do with Jomboy, if anything. They were saying what the popular thing was on Yankees twitter at the time.
Did this stop Aaron Judge from blocking Jomboy's entire staff? (Allegedly) Nope and I will explain why I think Judge had enough of Jomboy Media.
Well that sucks, the above tweet like this from Jomboy staff were seen on twitter.
Aaron Judge is blocking all the Jomboy media folks? That's awesome
Sorry, but this is some next level stalker stuff. lol The twitter thread then goes on to uncover more spotify accounts of Yankees & former Yankees. Also "intimate" "bedroom" playlist Aaron Judge made.
You can see why Aaron Judge might have had enough. And how IKF's situation was the straw that broke the camels back.
Because of this post he’s removed several of these playlist. Listened to Rizzo’s Party yesterday and now it’s private and I can’t listen 😑
IKF looked like he used all that negative energy coming from Twitter. And carried The Yankees to a 3 - 2 win over Boston Saturday night.
Realistically, if IKF turns it up a level. We can all thank Jomboy Media, they look like the bad guy now. But can come out as the Good guy, lighting a fire under IKF and as for his father. Who wanted to "Dance" with Jomboy. 🥊
Yankees Lose Opener in Boston Series; Time for a change in Approach ✍️ @CruzYankeeFan
Yankees struggles continue in series opener versus the last place rivals the Boston RedSox. Yankees have lost their 25 games of their last 47 games and their 8th game in their last 9.
Yankees Offense continues to keep over relying on DJ and Judge to carry them. The Yankees have really missed the 2021 version of Giancarlo Stanton and the recently injured Matt Carpenter.
While my opinion may not be a fact but as long as I've seen the Yankees fail in capturing their 28th Championship it seems the Yankees fail to learn their lesson. Their offensive approach continues to rely on the homerun way too often and have completely disregarded batting average.
In 2009 and across the late 90's Dynasty teams not only were we tops in On base Percentage, we were tops in batting average. This Yankees front office has become very driven by analytics but it seems they don't know how to balance their reliance on stats. As Luke Voit spoke on in a previous interview a few years ago.
He said in other words that batting average doesn't really matter, but they have not realized that batting average does have a huge implication to how consistent can you start rallies. Yes it is not the most important stat, but it is a stat that should still value heavily. Aaron Judge has been a monster this year.
The man has 46 homeruns already in the teams 113th game but what people don't realize is his batting average is sitting at an amazing. 305 and that has allowed to be the most reliable source of offense. Yankees continues to ruin their players by over emphasizing power rather than a balanced out approach.
Rizzo has become a clutch version of Gallo but we need him to be Anthony Rizzo the clutch complete hitter he was in Chicago. A guy who hit with men on base and was able to hit when no one was on. Rizzo has a great walk rate but when your average dips. Your walks become less valuable because your on base percentage needs a healthy mix of both hits and walks. Rizzo needs to do better than hitting.
198 with no men on base and better than his "ok" .258 average with runner on base. The rest of the middle lineup has continued to regress into mainly right handed versions of Joey Gallo all hitting under .200 with runners on base/in scoring position.
So while Gallo is now turning the page in LA. It is time to realize Rizzo, Stanton, Torres, Donaldson and Hicks need to value consistency and get away from cancerous Gallo approach that continues to eat this offense alive. A lineup of Gallos can have big games, but become very easy to pitch against.
Now, a lineup who can consistently hit with a healthy mix of walks will always be in the mix to win. Yankees need to change their approach and take a page from their best player in Aaron Judge. Being an all or nothing hitter will not succeed in the postseason. Yankees as we speak seem to be on pace to fail again in capturing the elusive 28th Championship if they don't wise up their approach.
Yankees Have a Problem... And It's NOT Isiah Kiner-Falefa ✍️ @CruzYankeeFan
Yankees Fans have been very upset with the Teams recent Struggles. The team has played to a below .500 record the last 8 weeks going 22-24 in 46 games.
The recent struggles of the team has led to the fans trying to find someone to blame unfortunately.
Since Gallo has been traded the rage has been designated to Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Which is a bit misdirected.
I get IKF is not elite defensively but he has been serviceable and pretty consistent with barely any peaks and valleys.
He has 6 DRS which is a 16 run improvement from Gleyber who has -10 DRS last year.
Many have turned to Baseball Savant's metric to shape their narrative. IKF is a -2 in Outs Above Average but that 8 OAA improvement from Gleybers -10. IKF ranks 4th in hits, 4th in batting average, and 5th in doubles.
People seem to not realize nothing has changed. He has been the same player all year and from 2021. So what happened to the clutch hitting SS who tied many games. Well that's where I present you the real problem. After DJ and Judge the middle of the Order has been awful.
Rizzo while having clutch moments is only hitting .235 with runners in scoring position and .258 with runners in scoring position.
But the glaring issue with Rizzo is the .198 AVG/.322 OBP with no runners on.
That has led to Rallies dying when Judge clears the bases with his continued homerun barage of a season.
So Rizzo can't be counted on to start a rally with those numbers. Stanton has been injured and had an abysmal 2 months in June-July. Stanton hit a combined. 167 AVG/.277 OBP. Simply horrible and currently sits at .228 AVG/.309 OBP. Nexy, Gleyber Torres and Donaldson have a .306 OBP each.
While Torres is hitting. 252 AVG. He is struggling mightily with runners in scoring position with a .198 AVG. Donaldson after a very good month of May lost his swag and his swing. Since the WhiteSox series he has been as bad as Joey Gallo.
Hicks is another one who actually gets on base well but doesn't get hits when needed. So while Joey Gallo has been traded. It hasn't made much of a difference to the lineup because the 3,4,5, & 6 hitters have become their own versions of Joey Gallo. Yankees middle of the order IS the problem.
They need to get it together as a collective because if they don't it will be another short Postseason exit. Another wasted season. So Yankee fans understand IKF is NOT the problem. He has played his expected role of solid defense with timely hits. It's the middle of the order who has performed and given him the baserunners needed for his timely hits. It's not looking good, and it time for Rizzo, Stanton, Torres, Donaldson and Hicks to pull their weight because we have relied too much on Judge, DJ, Trevino, IKF, and the now injured Matt Carpenter.
Yankees Appear To Have Had a Good Deadline, But Here's The Truth
Jose Trevino continues to come through in the clutch for The New York Yankees. Jose hit a 2 run bomb in the 8th to put The Yankees ahead 4 - 3 to comeback and win the game.
Jose had this to say after
"Honestly the guys in the clubhouse have
made me feel comfortable. They gave me a
lot of confidence, the hitting coaches
give me a lot of confidence. I mean
getting confidence from the fans,
But definitely the the guys in the dugout, they're giving me
a lot of confidence. They're letting me
be myself and they were like that since
day one."
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Jon Heyman of The NY Post recently had this to say
The Yankees had a successful offseason, retaining key players like Anthony Rizzo and Aaron Judge and adding Carlos Rodon to their roster. However, they are unlikely to pursue remaining free agent left fielders Jurickson Profar, David Peralta, and Corey Dickerson due to their desire to stay below the $293 million "Steve Cohen tax" threshold. They are currently at $290 million in payroll and are open to giving Oswaldo Cabrera and Estevan Florial an opportunity to play. While the Yankees were interested in Andrew Benintendi, their interest was limited to a four-year deal. They also considered Michael Conforto, but ultimately decided not to pursue him due to the $36 million, two-year deal with a player option that he received from the Giants. It is noteworthy that the Giants ended up signing Conforto after questioning Carlos Correa's MRI exam.
This matches the intel NYYNEWS received about a player that could be The "Big Move" whom Michael Kay eluded to on his radio show. There's no way Yankees will not make a move for LF. Hicks, Nor Florial and so on. Are not going to be the Starting LF for The New York Yankees in 2023.
Look I'll say this, word of the possibility of having some dialog with said player and team. Was so big Michael Kay had trouble not showing his excitement. Again, not saying its gonna happen. But it's big and both parties been talking. https://t.co/firmlGktqU
For people panicking over Heymans article, all the Yankees need to do is move either a combo of Donaldson + Hicks or one of em. Which obviously they would of had to do anyways if their LF targets didn't sign elsewhere. So doesn't change anything, Yanks still trading for a LF
Yankees are still in play for every LF target.
The threshold puts the Yankees exactly where they want to be if they "attempt" to reel 🐟 in this player.
We were told, Yankees were having discussions about the said player. They would consider it, if they could get him for 25 or 27 mil a season. This was 4 days ago, you can imagine how far talks have gone.
If the "Big Move" was the play all along, get ready to see more smoke after New Years.
YANKEES ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO MOVE DONALDSON OR HICKS.... OR BOTH
The Angels have been busy this off-season, many in the industry believe that the Angels are going to offload big contracts. Either this off-season or at 2023 trade deadline. While now, still assembling a "competitive" team. They have no shot at resigning Ohtani, they might just move him at the deadline. Leaving one out of two of their biggest draws on the team for most of the season.
Ohtani is a unique talent as a top-tier pitcher and hitter, and his signing fills a need in both the starting rotation and the batting order. At just 28 years old and with numerous accolades including an AL MVP, AL Rookie of the Year, Silver Slugger, and two All-Star appearances, he may be in line for the largest contract in baseball history. Jon Heyman of the New York Post spoke to multiple agents who speculated that Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will earn a contract that exceeds his teammate Mike Trout's 12-year, $426.5 million deal when he becomes a free agent in 2023. One agent even predicted that Ohtani will be given the first $500 million contract in MLB history.
Arte Moreno is said to be having trouble selling The Angels. Rob Manfred even gave him a deadline to get it done. He has already passed that deadline.
Moreno is looking for a record sale of his team, over 2 billion dollars.
The question is WHEN, not if it gets done. The reasoning behind the stalling of The Angels being sold may mean many things. One reason being, they are currently busy discussing a trade or trades.
An MLB front office source (who will remain anonymous) but is a division rival of the Angels, has reported the following new information to NYYNEWS.
"With Moreno selling the
Angels, them having zero shot to resign Ohtani
and the Angles lack of ability to build anything
close to a contender, Trout is quietly trying to force
a trade. He's an East Coast kid that wants to be
closer to home, but he also wants a chance to win.
He has 3 teams he prefers, Phillies,
Yankees and Mets. No one is willing to take that
whole deal on with the back issues and there is a
problem getting insurance to cover the remaining
amount. It's a Stanton type situation and
I was told Trout prefers Philly. For whatever it's
worth..."
The New York Yankees are on the hunt for a new LF, you can almost cross Bryan Reynolds off the list. As The Pirates are holding teams hostage, the price to get him being high. (At least The Yankees) They want a top of the line pitching prospect, an area where The Yankees are weak.
On Thursday, Cashman was quoted in saying. He got a text from an opposing GM, a trade idea that would have to get approval from (Yankees) ownership. Are The Yankees about to take on money? (I do not believe he was texting with Pirates GM.)
The only other time I remember, Cashman sounding like this. Was in 2017, when The Yankees acquired Giancarlo Stanton from The Miami Marlins. Might be a coincidence, false alarm. But we'll wait and see. As another LF target is off the board, Michael Conforto.
Arte Moreno, owner of the Angels, is currently in the process of selling the team, which he has owned since 2003. The sale is expected to be completed within the next few months and is expected to set a new record for the largest sale in North American professional sports history. Moreno is reportedly anticipating a significant financial return from the sale.
In November 2022, A lawsuit against the Los Angeles Angels, brought by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs, will be allowed to proceed. Judge Glenn Salter of the Orange County Superior Court rejected the team's motion to dismiss and set the start date for a 20-day jury trial for October 2, 2023. Skaggs, who was 27 years old, was found dead in a hotel room in Southlake, Texas on July 1, 2019, the same day that the Angels were scheduled to begin a four-game road trip against the Texas Rangers. A toxic mix of alcohol, fentanyl, and oxycodone was found in Skaggs' system, according to the coroner's report. Skaggs' death has been linked to former Angels employee Eric Kay, who was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison last month after being convicted of distributing the drugs that contributed to Skaggs' death. Kay was accused of obtaining and distributing oxycodone pills to players at Angel Stadium between 2017 and 2019.
Arte Moreno has his hands full, if he decides to unload big contracts such as Trout. Before the sale of his team, The Angels. It would make it easier for him to find suitors and the dollar amount he's looking for. The Marlins were in a similar situation when their new owners took over the team.
In 2017, Jeffrey Loria sold the Miami Marlins to a group led by former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and New York businessman Bruce Sherman, with NBA legend Michael Jordan also serving as an investor. The sale, which was announced by Marlins president David Samson, was reportedly worth $1.2 billion, with Sherman serving as the "control person" and Jeter overseeing "the business and baseball sides of the organization" upon the completion of the deal.
That brings us back to Mike Trout
In March 2019, Mike Trout signed a 12 year / $426,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including a $20,000,000 signing bonus, $426,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $35,541,667. In 2023, Trout will earn a base salary of $35,450,000, while carrying a total salary of $37,116,666.
The reason why this article is being written in the first place, it's almost the same scenario in 2017 that brought Giancarlo Stanton to The Bronx.
The insane contracts and money we've seen get tossed around this off-season. Trouts AAV and remainder of his contract doesn't look that bad. Doesn't look that bad to a team like The New York Yankees. Who are looking for a new LF and have the financial resources to take on a contract like Trout's.
NYYNEWS Felix says
Yankees are going to have to spend big money on another position player down the line right? Why not get it out of the way and get Trout off The Angels hands. You could be looking at paying him about 28 to 30 mil a season, have Angels eat up the rest. Essentially, bailing out future ownership of Angels. If the time to ever get Trout was possible, the timeframe is now. You get Donaldson off the payroll etc, very possible.
Here's an article I wrote back in the summer of 2017, about the possibility of Stanton being moved to The Yankees. Before anyone had it [Link]
Gerrit Cole was said to be The elusive "White Whale" for The Yankees. A player that The Yankees tried to obtain numerous times, but slipped away. The same could be said for Mike Trout, in my opinion. Who is much more of a bigger "White Whale" than Cole was to The Yankees.
The Yankees have been rumored in trade scenarios for Pirates Bryan Reynolds. Who is said to command a high price tag in-terms of prospects.
We all saw what it took to get Stanton, he didn't cost as much as it would to get Reynolds.
Hal Steinbrenner was quoted at Aaron Judge's press conference saying, "We’re not done yet." Could Mike Trout be the mysterious "Big Move" The Yankees make this off-season? It would certainly break The Internet.
Is Mike Trout to The Yankees a pipe dream? No, here are two players The Yankees would throw unlimited money to. Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout.
No. 25 overall, no more so than in 2009, when the Angels selected Mike Trout with that pick. That pick was famously lined up to be the Yankees’ selection and was given to the Angels as compensation for the Mark Teixeira signing.
Mike Trout is the perfect candidate to waive his no-trade clause to come to New York. As he grew up a Jeter fan, lives and is from New Jersey.
"Big Move" ...
Notes*
"At the other extreme is Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who could become quite the trade commodity if he ever decides he wants out. Trout, 31, has missed more than half the Angels’ games the past two seasons, so he would need to demonstrate a consistent pattern of health. But with eight years and $283.6 million left on his deal, Trout might be almost a bargain."
Angels News: MLB Insider Suggests Hypothetical Path to Mike Trout Trade. Would the Angels ever consider trading their superstar?
The San Diego Padres have made another key acquisition this off-season, signing utility player Matt Carpenter to a one-year, $12 million contract with a player option for 2024. According to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell and The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the deal could be worth up to $21 million if Carpenter exercises his player option and reaches his performance incentives.
Carpenter, 37, is coming off a career-best season with the New York Yankees, where he hit .305 with 15 home runs in 47 games, finishing with an impressive 217 wRC+ and 2.3 fWAR. The three-time all-star has played in 1,376 career MLB games, spending the first 11 seasons of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Padres have been busy this off-season, adding players like Seth Lugo and Xander Bogaerts as they look to build on their NLCS finish from last season. Carpenter will provide valuable versatility and veteran leadership to a Padres team that is looking to make a deep playoff run in the coming year.
A player named to potentially be in a trade according to sources: Utility-man IsiahKiner-Falefa.
Sources: The Yankees prefer Benintendi to anyone on the market, but will likely not go 5 years. Max Kepler is after Benintendi in terms of preference. Would expect them to aggressively pursue him if Benintendi gets 5 years elsewhere. Bryan Reynolds is not an option at this time.
For the first time ever, Eli Manning and Derek Jeter sit down together and talk face-to-face on camera. The New York icons talk about their greatest moments but also times when they had to overcome obstacles. The captains aren’t all business, though, and have some fun in a competitive game of “Who’s Your Daddy?” All of this and more can be found in this week's episode of The Eli Manning Show, presented by Panini Prizm.
Pete Simonetti discusses a potential trade involving the Yankees and San Francisco Giants. The rumor is that Brandon Crawford, a Giants legend and four-time gold glove winner, is open to playing third base. He is also the brother of Amy Cole, the wife of Gerrit Cole. This could open up the possibility for a trade with the Yankees, who have been looking to move some of their "dead wood" in the form of Josh Donaldson or Aaron Hicks. While this is just speculation at this point, it is an interesting idea and one that NYYNEWS-TV will continue to follow.
With names like Correa and Turner off the market, only a few names remain. It's now safe to say The Shortstop position is for the taking for either Volpe or Paraza. They now have a clearer path to become The Yankees everyday Shortstop.
Let's talk about The New York Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe, who is almost ready to make the jump to the major leagues, according to Vice President of Player Development Kevin Reese. The 21-year-old shortstop, who graduated from Delbarton High School and currently resides in Watchung, ranks 10th on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list.
Volpe had an alright 2022 season, hitting .251 with 18 home runs, 60 RBIs, and an OPS of .820 in 110 games at Double-A Somerset before being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he hit .236 with three home runs in 22 games.
The Yankees selected Volpe in the first round of the 2019 draft out of high school. He has already reported to the team's player development complex in Tampa, where he is preparing for a spring training shortstop competition with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza.
According to Reese, Volpe is physically "knocking on the door" of the majors. "Depending on who you ask, he's ready yesterday, he's ready tomorrow," Reese said. "He's a great kid who is always looking to help the team any way he can and he's ready."
Reese praised Volpe's combination of general skills and ability on the field, as well as his calm demeanor. "Like Peraza, he's stolen a ton of bases, he's hit for power, he fits in with whatever group it is – players from different backgrounds, even pitchers, who position players don't like hanging out with too much. He hits in really well and I think he'll fit in on the big-league club when the time comes."
It remains to be seen when Volpe will make his major league debut, but it appears that it is only a matter of time. Yankees fans will be eagerly awaiting his arrival and will be hoping that he can make an impact at the highest level.
Take the following as you wish, but many who consider to be a internet troll. Adam King, of The King Source is making a lot of sense with what he just found.
He uncovered the following clues to where Carlos Rodon might be headed.
Adam King has made claims that Warren Buffett is his cousin and that Rob Manfred cost him over 5 million dollars when MLB shutdown in 2020. Take this info as you wish, but he makes sense with this one. As he was the first to notice these coincidences.
The San Diego Padres may be looking to move their star player, Fernando Tatis Jr, during the off-season, according to rumors. Tatis Jr is a talented player, having hit 42 home runs and maintained a .282 average in 2021. However, he has also faced controversy, including steroid allegations and a motorcycle accident. Despite this, he has signed a 14-year, $340 million contract with the Padres, with his salary set to increase in the coming years.
There is speculation that the New York Yankees could be interested in acquiring Tatis Jr, but the deal would only make sense if the Padres were willing to take on some of Tatis Jr's salary. The Yankees would likely have to trade Josh Donaldson, who is set to make $25 million in 2023, in order to make room for Tatis Jr's salary.
While the potential trade is exciting for Yankees fans, it is important to remember that these are just rumors at this point. Until anything is confirmed by either team, it should be taken with a grain of salt. If the trade does go through, it could be a major shakeup for both the Yankees and the Padres. The Yankees would be adding a young, talented player to their already strong lineup, while the Padres would be shedding a large contract and potentially making room for other moves.
Regardless of whether the trade happens or not, Tatis Jr will continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the baseball diamond. His combination of power, speed, and defensive skills make him one of the most exciting players in the game. If the Yankees are able to acquire him, they would be adding a player with the potential to be a cornerstone of their team for years to come.
It seems that the New York Yankees are working on something big in the free agent market. While it's been reported that they are interested in acquiring Carlos Rodon, there is speculation that something even bigger is in the works. Some have speculated that this could be a signing of Carlos Correa or trade for Shohei Ohtani, but it's unclear at this point what the Yankees have in mind.
One thing that is certain is that the Yankees are feeling the pressure to build a championship team. This is likely due in part to the fact that Aaron Judge recently turned down a lucrative contract offer from the San Diego Padres in order to remain with the Yankees. Judge reportedly values his legacy with the team over money, and is eager to see the Yankees make moves to improve the team and compete for a championship.
One potential hurdle for the Yankees in their pursuit of a big acquisition is their depleted minor league system. In recent years, the team has traded away many of their top prospects in order to acquire established major league players. This has left them with a shallow pool of talent to draw from in potential trade deals.
Despite this, the Yankees may still be able to make a big move if they are willing to part with some of their top remaining prospects. In order to acquire an elite player, the Yankees would likely have to give up multiple top prospects.
While the likelihood of such trades may be slim, it's clear that the Yankees are determined to build a championship-caliber team. They have the financial resources and the desire to make a big move, and it's just a matter of finding the right deal. Whether it's signing a high-profile free agent like Rodon, or making a blockbuster signing/trade for a player like Correa or Ohtani, the Yankees are poised to make some big moves this off-season.
In the end, it will be up to the team's front office to decide what the definition of "big" is, and how best to use their resources to improve the team. One thing is for sure, however: the Yankees are determined to win, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to bring a championship back to New York.
The New York Yankees have a decision to make in regards to their outfield, and it appears that the team is considering a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy. McCarthy, a 25-year-old left-handed batter, is a local guy from Scranton, PA and was drafted out of the University of Virginia. He has shown power to both sides of the field and has impressive speed, as demonstrated by his 23 stolen bases last season.
While McCarthy's numbers from last season - a .283 average, 8 home runs, 43 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases - aren't eye-popping, they are still above average and indicate that he is a player with potential. Additionally, McCarthy wouldn't be a free agent until 2029, which means that the Yankees wouldn't have to worry about losing him anytime soon.
One potential concern with McCarthy is his strikeout rate. In 99 games last season, he struck out 76 times, which is a little high. However, his on-base percentage of .342 indicates that he still manages to reach base despite the strikeouts.
Another option for the Yankees is free agent Andrew Benintendi, who has reportedly garnered the team's interest. However, there are rumors that Benintendi may not want to play in a big city, and the Yankees would likely have to offer him a contract worth at least $100 million over five or six years to bring him on board.
Ultimately, the decision will come down to how much the Yankees value McCarthy and whether they think he is worth the potential cost. If the team believes in his potential and is willing to take a chance on him, then a trade for McCarthy could be a smart move. On the other hand, if the Yankees are looking for a more established player, then going after Benintendi or another free agent may be the better option.
The rumor mill is starting to heat up regarding a potential trade involving Brian Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to an anonymous beat writer, the New York Yankees have been in discussions with the Pirates regarding a trade for Reynolds.
Reynolds had a subpar season in 2022, hitting .262 with 27 home runs and 62 RBIs. He also had a on-base percentage of .345 and a OPS of .807. There are some concerns about his defense, particularly in center field. It is unclear what the Pirates are asking for in return for Reynolds, but it seems that the demand is high.
If the Yankees are able to acquire Reynolds, it could be a smart move for their lineup. He is a switch hitter who could potentially fit well in the two-hole for the Yankees, depending on who they have lead off. He could also provide some insurance as a backup for Bader or Judge.
The acquisition of Reynolds would give the Yankees a powerful lineup, with the potential of Reynolds batting second, Judge in the third spot, and Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo following. This would give the team a formidable group of hitters that could compete with any team in the league.
Additionally, the presence of Harrison Bader in center field would allow the Yankees to play Reynolds in left field, where his defense is not as much of a concern. Bader is an above-average defender, and his presence would allow the Yankees to have a strong defensive outfield.
It remains to be seen if the Pirates will lower their asking price for Reynolds and if the Yankees are willing to meet it. However, if the deal goes through, it could be a win-win situation for both teams. The Pirates would be able to receive a good return for Reynolds, while the Yankees would add a strong hitter to their lineup.
It looks like the battle for Carlos Rodon, the top remaining free agent starter, may come down to a competition between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees are reportedly preparing to make an offer to Rodon and seem hopeful about their chances. The Giants are also pursuing Rodon, but the Yankees have recently been successful in beating the Giants to some of their top targets.
This isn't the first time the Yankees and Giants have gone head-to-head in the free agency market. Earlier this offseason, the Yankees beat the Giants for their own superstar Aaron Judge. And the Mets kept Brandon Nimmo, also preventing him from going to San Francisco. It seems that the Giants are having a tough time landing top free agents, possibly due to the fact that it isn't always easy to lure players to San Francisco unless they are from the Bay Area.
The Yankees, on the other hand, seem to be in a good position to sign Rodon. Though the Yankees liked Rodon from the start, it's worth noting that Aaron Judge is partly behind this pursuit. Judge told managing partner Hal Steinbrenner upon agreeing to his $360 million deal that he would like to see a couple of improvements. The Yankees would love to please Judge, who took less money than he could have gotten in San Diego or presumably San Francisco. This shows that the Yankees are willing to do what it takes to keep their star players happy and build a winning team.
As for Rodon, he had a strong season with the Giants in 2022, posting a 2.88 ERA and registering 237 strikeouts over 178 innings, while leading the league among qualifiers with 12 strikeouts per nine innings and a 2.25 FIP. He also has ties to the area, as he is a Miamian. This may give the Yankees an edge in signing him, as he may be more willing to play for a team closer to home.
Of course, the Yankees aren't the only team interested in Rodon. Several other teams have been linked to him, including the Rangers, Dodgers, Orioles and Twins. The Red Sox and Cardinals are also among the teams surveying the pitching market. Other top starters remaining on the market include Chris Bassitt, Nate Eovaldi and Ross Stripling, with Rodon, Bassitt and Eovaldi all having the qualifying offer attached.
It remains to be seen if the Yankees will be able to sign Rodon, but it's clear that they are making a strong push for him. The Giants, and possibly other teams, will no doubt be competing for his services as well. It's shaping up to be an interesting battle for one of the top remaining free agents on the market.
00:04
The New York Yankees or cooked. You see, Brian Cashman has assembled teams. That can't even Beats the Red Sox yet alone. Be the Astros. See, let's go back to 2017. Giancarlo Stanton becomes a Yankee. The only reason why You made a trade is because you couldn't be the astros.
00:38
Now let's fast-forward Boston. Red Sox your historical rival. You haven't been able to beat them either in the postseason, Fast forward to 2022. The same old nonsense. You went out there and got Gary Cole, Gary Cole, gives up a two-run Homer to the knife hitter lows up the bases.
01:12
Torino comes in or Trevino. So many Trivinos on his team. I'm getting confused. He doesn't attack the hitters with his sinker. The reason why he was brought in today game and the first place, after the bases were cleared after the Astros went up five. He attacked hitters with a sinker got the ground balls.
01:39
Wow. I would have been nice if that would have happened before. Obviously bone took out coal his ace when he loaded the bases. I guess he was staring into the future seeing Gary Cole's pitch, count. I think he's that delusional thinking that the Yankees are going to come back at this point and you're gonna save Gary Cole, but you're not supposed to take him out, he's your ace.
02:06
He's the guy making the most money on the field So that made absolutely no sense but I could see why it would make sense if Trevino got those ground balls which he did. But after the fact, the Astros put up what? Three more on the board. So, there's nothing to say here.
02:28
These players are dead weight. They can't hit other teams. Figure out the recipe on how to beat the Astros. See, the actuals have only one one world series since 2017 and all these other teams figured them out. Except the Yankees. The recipe is quite simple yet so hard for these Yankees offensively.
02:53
Bring it. Great. Starting pitching break defense in a great bullpen. They had almost everything going for them in game one in game two. Except yet, again, they're offense. Which was completely cold. Yet again, If the Yankees got eliminated which is looking like they are, I had hope for them going to repeat how I just mentioned that.
03:20
Other teams can figure out the Astros and beat them. You would think that hitting wouldn't be so hard for the Yankees. If the Yankees get eliminated you have to clean house. I don't want to see John call the Stanton being a Yankee anymore. I don't want to see Donaldson being the Yankee anymore.
03:36
I don't want to see IKF being the Yankee anymore, I don't want to see numerous players be Yankees anymore because you specifically brought in, don't call those stance. It's a perform in high leverage situations and specifically to be the Astros. Yes, I'm sounding like a Cameron but if you're not gonna hit, if you're gonna get paid all this money.
04:00
If you're supposedly this elite slugger, you're going to have to put in your part. Let's not forget about judge, judge carried the Yankees all the way to the playoffs. So I'm gonna give him a little bit of a past guys like don't call those dancing guys. Like Josh Donaldson.
04:17
There's no excuse. It just makes Cashman. Look even more ridiculous. Again, the title of this video Yankees are cooked Cashman. Assemble teams that couldn't even beat the Red Sox yet alone. The Astros, This is five seasons in This is laughable. This is quite sad that we have a GM that for one ignores, everything common sense.
04:47
Misses out on Harper. Misses out on Machado Mrs. Out on all these players. Misses our own Correa. This is our own everybody. Supposedly to save a penny but he went out there and got Josh. Donaldson. I went out there and made a few videos saying, what are you doing?
05:05
This makes absolutely no sense. He makes it's like, wow, do you really want to give up the Yankees? Chances in winning the World Series time and time again with your boneheaded moves. Bone. Thus, where is he at? After all his words yet. Carino. Whatever these moves happen over and over again.
05:33
Look at the Astros with Peña started. A rookie. Oh yeah, we're gonna get a stop gap in IKF which the fan base. Absolutely the spices and we're just gonna ignore common sense. And, you know, we're gonna be delusion on say we're in it to win the World Series. Well, guess what?
05:53
You can't hit the US offensively gone cold. You have a manager in boom that I guess the Yankees are playing the way they're playing, because that's just the way the Yankees are ran on their boom, no energy, no hype, no urgency, no common sense. Just delusional and this group of Yankees.
06:20
Can't hit struck out 30 times in the first two games. Almost got no hit again and getting three. These are sad bunch. They can't beat the Red Sox when they're good when they're in contention and they absolutely can't be dash strokes when they're in contention every season, because they obviously had better management, they obviously have better players.
06:49
He obviously have the will to win. So let me finish out by saying this, this is the hardcore facts, Yankees Cashman, the Astros aren't cheating anymore and they still own you. So, what excuse are you going to make now? Hmm, The Guardians are few seasons away from really owning the Yankees as well.
07:17
The Yankees have gone backwards. Excuse after excuse. I don't know about you guys. Do you have patience to wait another season? To retry to win the World Series knowing that Boone is your manager. Knowing that cash man. Is your GM because I don't have the patience anymore unless they change their tone unless they go out there and get the players that they're supposed to get trade away, the players that they're supposed to trade away.
07:51
Maybe I'll have some confidence. What? As of now is just a reoccurring thing, it's annoying. It's quite sad. It's depressing. And look at that. Yankees are down three games to none. Maybe the one game today or tomorrow or whatever, but this series is over. I had some hope because other teams beat the Astros.
08:14
They're not invincible. Other teams have figured out how to beat them. You've had all this time to figure them out, all these seasons. But then again, it just proves that the way the Yankees are being ran, nothing is going to change, unless we make changes. Unless how Steinberger makes changes the front office.
08:42
That's just how things are going to change. So, Yankees fans, leave your opinions a comment section below. This has been Felix from NYYNews.com. I will be appearing on nyynews TV. Designated spitters today. Sure. Like a subscribe and I will check you on next time.
After the Yankees lose the opener vs the Rays it hard to fathom how much the Yankees have fallen. They current as I am writing this are leading Game 2. Looking at the standings Yankee Manager needs to get these men ready to play. This team had 15 1/2 game lead in the Division and with yesterday's lost they are down to a 3 1/2 game lead.
Yankees have no excuses to go to. Many people will point the injuries on the team, but most of the Yankees who are on the injured list or paternity list have failed to consistently provide the offense they were expected to provide. Stanton, Rizzo, and Donaldson have batting averages from .210-.229. As we all know you can't rely just on the homerun. Boone needs to get the guys ready to play. Put the ball in play and focus on consistency because if the Yankees were to get swept this team is a lock to lose the Division.
Even the so called reinforcements. Can we really expect those reinforcements to do their job on offense? I've been on thr record saying the Yankees should commit to the young players since we have no better options. Now, the problem is Boone keeps relying on veterans who are not producing while you have some super talented young players hustling and contributing to winning. Many will say oh but Florial and Cabrera are barely hitting. At some point if you are going to go with the young guys you must play them and allow them to adjust. But if you really watch the games we won 3 out of 4 games vs the punching bags (sorry I mean the Twins lol). It was Because the young guys got most of the hits, and hustled like none of our veterans would. Cabrera made several stellar defensive plays, and Boone decides to sit him in the one game we lost vs the Twins. So this do or die series will be based on how capable is Boone to play the young guys. Because he loves his underperforming veterans (Except Judge he is the MVP.)
It is do or die time. Yankees must win this series and it is time to finally allow the young guys to bring that energy that Boone has been clamoring from the Rizzo's, Donaldson's, and Stanton's. You want energy Boone and you want to win. You need to finally play the Rookies and play them daily. It is do or die time. Play the best talent. Peraza, Cabrera, and Florial are part of the solution to righting this sinking ship of a team.
Yankees fans were recently interviewed on what they really thought about their little "bastard" siblings The Mets. One would say they described Mets Fans as having an extra chromosome.
Everyone who has played the game of baseball knows, when you get hit by a pitch your instant reaction is similar to jaming your toe into a corner. A flow of rage just suddenly hits you, something you cannot control. Even if you're Aaron Judge, who carries himself like Derek Jeter. A guy you will never see participating in a fight. Even he isn't prone to feeling instant anger, being plunked by Alek Manoah. We know how a fight between Judge and Manoah would end up. But Cole Vs Manoah? That would be a fair fight and Manoah let it be known he wants all the smoke 💨 from Cole. Maybe Alek boxing Cole could knock some sense into him and make Gerrit pitch like The Ace The Yankees signed him to be. Instead of being a cheerleader in the dugout. In other words, use that same energy and stop being the 36mil a season flop.
"If Gerrit wants to do something, he can walk past the Audi sign next time." - Alek Manoah on Gerrit Cole's reaction to Aaron Judge being hit by a pitch. pic.twitter.com/Mn0TKYo8No
The Yankees are finally doing what they should of a long time ago, calling up reinforcements from the minors. The Yankees have lost a disappointing 22 of their last 33 games.
The Yankees going down hill, is a gift and a curse. As it is reminiscent of what The 2005 Yankees did when they called up Wang & Cano. With their lead in The AL East, they have a perfect cushion to run experiments before October.
Oswaldo Cabrera career numbers in Triple-A:
55 Games
.298 AVG
13 HR
40 RBI
11 SB
.971 OPS
Estevan Florial
.284 AVG 14 HR 32 SB Triple A
This team needs to be swept, so they can start making 2005 type moves and call people up from minors permanently.
With Aaron Hicks invisible and the rest of #Yankees lineup in a deep slump, sources say Estevan Florial is expected to be called up tomorrow. He's batting .284 with 14 HRs and 32 stolen bases at Class-AAA.
Twitter really is the main primary source when it comes to getting information on anything Yankees related.
Players interacting with fans, fans interacting with players and more.
Before I begin, I'll like to say, that I nor my company are clout chasing. I for one, find this whole story interesting. It could be written into a Hollywood movie, one crazy fan, one popular Sports Media Company, IKF's Father & more.
One saying on Yankees Twitter that's out there is, "If you get blocked by Judge, then you must of done something wrong." In other words, if you've gotten blocked by Judge, you really must be a POS. 😆
The Media Company in question is, Jomboy Media. A company that started up basically the sameway as ours. Talking about The Yankees and so on.
Jomboy Media caught their big break, when The Creator and Founder "Jomboy" found viral success uploading videos lip reading in what he interprets players, managers and umpires are saying.
Fast forward now, Jomboy Media has expanded and grown to more than just "Talkin Yanks." It's one of the biggest and most successful Sports Media Companies out right now.
Kudos to Jomboy Media, but... If you got The attention of Aaron Judge in a bad way, you done goof'd. And you need to evaluate why and fix things.
This is like Derek Jeter blocking the biggest "Yankees Content" creators in the world. Not only the biggest, but one that is directly tied to The Yankees on The Yes Network with a show called "Talkin Yanks."
How did this happen? The blocking seems to had happened mainly on Instagram.
It all started with a petition on twitter to call up Oswald Peraza.
Examples of Tweets from employees of the said company below.
I want to try an get the words “Oswald Peraza” trending so reply or quote this with the words Oswald Peraza. Oswald Peraza
If you're not on twitter or if you are and still don't know what went on.
Yankees fans on twitter were voicing their support for Peraza and demanding The Yankees replace IFK.
Were they wrong? Not really, Oswald Peraza is having a great season in Triple A.
IKF? IKF will be IKF and is performing the sameway The Yankees expected him to. But I will say, his defense has been shoddy at times. So fans have had a point.
The issue here is, that the same company I mentioned. Has been on IKF for a while now.
And one crazy fan thought it would be a smart idea to DM Isiah Kiner Falefa's father and send him a photoshopped image saying that his son had been shot and killed in The Bronx.
Here was a DM that was sent to #Yankees SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s father on Twitter.
— 71-41 (Avid IKF Supporter) (@ExtendJudgeHal) August 11, 2022
In now deleted tweets, IKF's father responded with this
@JomboyMedia @TalkinJake @TalkinBaseball_ you and your PROPAGANDA media hate for my son IKF has gotten Yankee Fans to send shit to my inbox. Saying my son got shot and killed. All you Yankee fans that DM me LFG!!!!! Lets meet up in the BRONX!!!! And dance👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ @TalkinBaseball_ LFG!!! Wrong DAD to FUCK with!!! Don’t hide behind your phone, iPad and computer. You guys got something to say to my face? LFG👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Whoa, they sure pissed off his Dad. But what loving Father wouldn't react like this? He's not wrong, anyone could fall for these kinds of hoaxes. Especially when they're photoshopped to look official.
Is Jomboy Media 100% at fault here? No, this whole IKF, Peraza situation was echoed by many Yankees fans on twitter. That had nothing to do with Jomboy, if anything. They were saying what the popular thing was on Yankees twitter at the time.
Did this stop Aaron Judge from blocking Jomboy's entire staff? (Allegedly) Nope and I will explain why I think Judge had enough of Jomboy Media.
Well that sucks, the above tweet like this from Jomboy staff were seen on twitter.
Aaron Judge is blocking all the Jomboy media folks? That's awesome
Sorry, but this is some next level stalker stuff. lol The twitter thread then goes on to uncover more spotify accounts of Yankees & former Yankees. Also "intimate" "bedroom" playlist Aaron Judge made.
You can see why Aaron Judge might have had enough. And how IKF's situation was the straw that broke the camels back.
Because of this post he’s removed several of these playlist. Listened to Rizzo’s Party yesterday and now it’s private and I can’t listen 😑
IKF looked like he used all that negative energy coming from Twitter. And carried The Yankees to a 3 - 2 win over Boston Saturday night.
Realistically, if IKF turns it up a level. We can all thank Jomboy Media, they look like the bad guy now. But can come out as the Good guy, lighting a fire under IKF and as for his father. Who wanted to "Dance" with Jomboy. 🥊
Yankees struggles continue in series opener versus the last place rivals the Boston RedSox. Yankees have lost their 25 games of their last 47 games and their 8th game in their last 9.
Yankees Offense continues to keep over relying on DJ and Judge to carry them. The Yankees have really missed the 2021 version of Giancarlo Stanton and the recently injured Matt Carpenter.
While my opinion may not be a fact but as long as I've seen the Yankees fail in capturing their 28th Championship it seems the Yankees fail to learn their lesson. Their offensive approach continues to rely on the homerun way too often and have completely disregarded batting average.
In 2009 and across the late 90's Dynasty teams not only were we tops in On base Percentage, we were tops in batting average. This Yankees front office has become very driven by analytics but it seems they don't know how to balance their reliance on stats. As Luke Voit spoke on in a previous interview a few years ago.
He said in other words that batting average doesn't really matter, but they have not realized that batting average does have a huge implication to how consistent can you start rallies. Yes it is not the most important stat, but it is a stat that should still value heavily. Aaron Judge has been a monster this year.
The man has 46 homeruns already in the teams 113th game but what people don't realize is his batting average is sitting at an amazing. 305 and that has allowed to be the most reliable source of offense. Yankees continues to ruin their players by over emphasizing power rather than a balanced out approach.
Rizzo has become a clutch version of Gallo but we need him to be Anthony Rizzo the clutch complete hitter he was in Chicago. A guy who hit with men on base and was able to hit when no one was on. Rizzo has a great walk rate but when your average dips. Your walks become less valuable because your on base percentage needs a healthy mix of both hits and walks. Rizzo needs to do better than hitting.
198 with no men on base and better than his "ok" .258 average with runner on base. The rest of the middle lineup has continued to regress into mainly right handed versions of Joey Gallo all hitting under .200 with runners on base/in scoring position.
So while Gallo is now turning the page in LA. It is time to realize Rizzo, Stanton, Torres, Donaldson and Hicks need to value consistency and get away from cancerous Gallo approach that continues to eat this offense alive. A lineup of Gallos can have big games, but become very easy to pitch against.
Now, a lineup who can consistently hit with a healthy mix of walks will always be in the mix to win. Yankees need to change their approach and take a page from their best player in Aaron Judge. Being an all or nothing hitter will not succeed in the postseason. Yankees as we speak seem to be on pace to fail again in capturing the elusive 28th Championship if they don't wise up their approach.
Yankees Fans have been very upset with the Teams recent Struggles. The team has played to a below .500 record the last 8 weeks going 22-24 in 46 games.
The recent struggles of the team has led to the fans trying to find someone to blame unfortunately.
Since Gallo has been traded the rage has been designated to Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Which is a bit misdirected.
I get IKF is not elite defensively but he has been serviceable and pretty consistent with barely any peaks and valleys.
He has 6 DRS which is a 16 run improvement from Gleyber who has -10 DRS last year.
Many have turned to Baseball Savant's metric to shape their narrative. IKF is a -2 in Outs Above Average but that 8 OAA improvement from Gleybers -10. IKF ranks 4th in hits, 4th in batting average, and 5th in doubles.
People seem to not realize nothing has changed. He has been the same player all year and from 2021. So what happened to the clutch hitting SS who tied many games. Well that's where I present you the real problem. After DJ and Judge the middle of the Order has been awful.
Rizzo while having clutch moments is only hitting .235 with runners in scoring position and .258 with runners in scoring position.
But the glaring issue with Rizzo is the .198 AVG/.322 OBP with no runners on.
That has led to Rallies dying when Judge clears the bases with his continued homerun barage of a season.
So Rizzo can't be counted on to start a rally with those numbers. Stanton has been injured and had an abysmal 2 months in June-July. Stanton hit a combined. 167 AVG/.277 OBP. Simply horrible and currently sits at .228 AVG/.309 OBP. Nexy, Gleyber Torres and Donaldson have a .306 OBP each.
While Torres is hitting. 252 AVG. He is struggling mightily with runners in scoring position with a .198 AVG. Donaldson after a very good month of May lost his swag and his swing. Since the WhiteSox series he has been as bad as Joey Gallo.
Hicks is another one who actually gets on base well but doesn't get hits when needed. So while Joey Gallo has been traded. It hasn't made much of a difference to the lineup because the 3,4,5, & 6 hitters have become their own versions of Joey Gallo. Yankees middle of the order IS the problem.
They need to get it together as a collective because if they don't it will be another short Postseason exit. Another wasted season. So Yankee fans understand IKF is NOT the problem. He has played his expected role of solid defense with timely hits. It's the middle of the order who has performed and given him the baserunners needed for his timely hits. It's not looking good, and it time for Rizzo, Stanton, Torres, Donaldson and Hicks to pull their weight because we have relied too much on Judge, DJ, Trevino, IKF, and the now injured Matt Carpenter.
Jose Trevino continues to come through in the clutch for The New York Yankees. Jose hit a 2 run bomb in the 8th to put The Yankees ahead 4 - 3 to comeback and win the game.
Jose had this to say after
"Honestly the guys in the clubhouse have
made me feel comfortable. They gave me a
lot of confidence, the hitting coaches
give me a lot of confidence. I mean
getting confidence from the fans,
But definitely the the guys in the dugout, they're giving me
a lot of confidence. They're letting me
be myself and they were like that since
day one."
The Angels have been busy this off-season, many in the industry believe that the Angels are going to offload big contracts. Either this off-season or at 2023 trade deadline. While now, still assembling a "competitive" team. They have no shot at resigning Ohtani, they might just move him at the deadline. Leaving one out of two of their biggest draws on the team for most of the season.
Arte Moreno, owner of the Angels, is currently in the process of selling the team, which he has owned since 2003. The sale is expected to be completed within the next few months and is expected to set a new record for the largest sale in North American professional sports history. Moreno is reportedly anticipating a significant financial return from the sale.
With names like Correa and Turner off the market, only a few names remain. It's now safe to say The Shortstop position is for the taking for either Volpe or Paraza. They now have a clearer path to become The Yankees everyday Shortstop.
The San Diego Padres may be looking to move their star player, Fernando Tatis Jr, during the off-season, according to rumors. Tatis Jr is a talented player, having hit 42 home runs and maintained a .282 average in 2021. However, he has also faced controversy, including steroid allegations and a motorcycle accident. Despite this, he has signed a 14-year, $340 million contract with the Padres, with his salary set to increase in the coming years.
It seems that the New York Yankees are working on something big in the free agent market. While it's been reported that they are interested in acquiring Carlos Rodon, there is speculation that something even bigger is in the works. Some have speculated that this could be a signing of Carlos Correa or trade for Shohei Ohtani, but it's unclear at this point what the Yankees have in mind.
The New York Yankees have a decision to make in regards to their outfield, and it appears that the team is considering a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy. McCarthy, a 25-year-old left-handed batter, is a local guy from Scranton, PA and was drafted out of the University of Virginia. He has shown power to both sides of the field and has impressive speed, as demonstrated by his 23 stolen bases last season.
The rumor mill is starting to heat up regarding a potential trade involving Brian Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to an anonymous beat writer, the New York Yankees have been in discussions with the Pirates regarding a trade for Reynolds.
It looks like the battle for Carlos Rodon, the top remaining free agent starter, may come down to a competition between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees are reportedly preparing to make an offer to Rodon and seem hopeful about their chances. The Giants are also pursuing Rodon, but the Yankees have recently been successful in beating the Giants to some of their top targets.
Yankees fans were recently interviewed on what they really thought about their little "bastard" siblings The Mets. One would say they described Mets Fans as having an extra chromosome. 
