2020 Regular Season Notes

[primetime714]

Wade is bad at too many things.

Drives me crazy when people say he’s good but only as the last man on the bench, he’s just not good period.

[BroadwayBomber55]

28 consecutive winning seasons for the Yankees after their win tonight.

[Snatch Catch]

Wow. I had no idea Bob Watson played for the Yankees. What year is this from? I’m guessing early 80s based on some of the other names?

82...yes, Watson played 1st and DH

Cool thanks. I was born in ‘85 so my memories start around 1991/1992.

Remember him as GM obviously (and...AL president?) but never really thought much about him beyond that.

Edit: Holy crap. TIL Bob Watson had a 19 year playing career with a 129 OPS+

I also remember from one of those Scholastic sports books I had when I was a kid that he scored the one millionth run in MLB history.

[ymike673]

Unfortunately every team above the Yankees and the Twins won tonight.

[Yankee Tripper]

Why do you do this? What am I misssing?

A nod to the lineup of his youth.

[Yankee Tripper]

Unfortunately every team above the Yankees and the Twins won tonight.

It is what it is. The yanks had a stretch where when they were injured others filling in didn’t setup up and a few healthy regulars didn’t do well either. I’m still hopeful of the #4 spot but if they have to travel to target field at least they have played well their the past few seasons.

[Yankee Tripper]

Cool thanks. I was born in ‘85 so my memories start around 1991/1992.

Remember him as GM obviously (and...AL president?) but never really thought much about him beyond that.

Edit: Holy crap. TIL Bob Watson had a 19 year playing career with a 129 OPS+

I always remember bob watson from his Houston Astros days. He was a great hitter in an era before the 3 outcomes.

But 70s was my earliest memories of baseball.

[ClownPickle]

So outside of the Twins losing. The other thing to root for is the Rays losing, not because the Yankees will catch them, but if they drop to the 2nd seed, we wouldn't have to play them in the 2nd round.

[ClownPickle]

Drives me crazy when people say he’s good but only as the last man on the bench, he’s just not good period.

He's got the arm of a 2B. In the last two games, he's didn't catch the ball at 1st, stupidly threw the ball to Ursh up big and threw behind him, and got thrown out stealing. What are they seeing in this guy? Call up a strong defender for the love of god.

[Yankee Tripper]

Yeah I’d rather go Twins, ChiSox, ?
Them then twins, Rays, ?

[Hitman23]

I don’t wanna face the Rays in a short series. It’s gotta be 7. Anyone else is fine. Just not the Rays early.

[Zimmer's Helmet]

I always remember bob watson from his Houston Astros days. He was a great hitter in an era before the 3 outcomes.

But 70s was my earliest memories of baseball.

Bob Watson also had a cameo appearance in the original "Bad News Bears" movie.

[hardrain]

Easy with that lineup. 1982.

indeed sir,,,you got it

[Yankees1962]

If you read this thread, you would think the Yankees lost 8-0 last night.

[jnewmark]

If you read this thread, you would think the Yankees lost 8-0 last night.

There's always something to complain about, even after having won 10 in a row. There's no joy in Mudville.

[ymike673]

Yeah I’d rather go Twins, ChiSox, ?
Them then twins, Rays, ?

I would rather them face anyone then the Rays. They won't have to face them at the Trop in the playoffs but Yankees could not even beat them at Yankee Stadium this season. It's kind of like the reverse of Yankees/Twins.

[ymike673]

indeed sir,,,you got it

Only losing season between 1973 and 1989.

[ymike673]

So outside of the Twins losing. The other thing to root for is the Rays losing, not because the Yankees will catch them, but if they drop to the 2nd seed, we wouldn't have to play them in the 2nd round.

Yes. And then hope another team can knock them off before the Yankees have to play them.

[primetime714]

He's got the arm of a 2B. In the last two games, he's didn't catch the ball at 1st, stupidly threw the ball to Ursh up big and threw behind him, and got thrown out stealing. What are they seeing in this guy? Call up a strong defender for the love of god.

Yea could’ve had an elite defender or an elite base runner instead very easily or even someone that could actually hit. They keep hoping Wade is both without recognizing he’s clearly neither. I guess the one positive is hopefully this is eye opening for next year, they’re too dug in now to change course this season unfortunately.

But at least he’s just getting rest days, keep the starting infield bubble wrapped until the postseason, if Tyler Wade starts a postseason game that will be sad.

[primetime714]

There's always something to complain about, even after having won 10 in a row. There's no joy in Mudville.

At least the list is shorter for now. Wade, sloppy defense, bullpen depth, Boone decisions, Cashman. Much less than normal. And the manager and GM will be on there 100% of the time regardless of circumstances.

[ymike673]

Today's lineup:

Horace Clarke-2B
Thurman Munson-C
Roy White-LF
Danny Cater-3B
John Ellis-1B
Bobby Murcer-CF
Ron Woods-RF
Gene Michael-SS
Steve Kline-P

Anyone care to guess when?

[BroadwayBomber55]

Today's lineup:

Horace Clarke-2B
Thurman Munson-C
Roy White-LF
Danny Cater-3B
John Ellis-1B
Bobby Murcer-CF
Ron Woods-RF
Gene Michael-SS
Steve Kline-P

Anyone care to guess when?

I'll guess 1970.

[hhill]

At least the list is shorter for now. Wade, sloppy defense, bullpen depth, Boone decisions, Cashman. Much less than normal. And the manager and GM will be on there 100% of the time regardless of circumstances.

You still have to be critical bec these teams are not the ones on the way of another WS.
AIm higher.

That said, it is easy to have recency bias and over criticize short term failures

[hardrain]

Today's lineup:

Horace Clarke-2B
Thurman Munson-C
Roy White-LF
Danny Cater-3B
John Ellis-1B
Bobby Murcer-CF
Ron Woods-RF
Gene Michael-SS
Steve Kline-P

Anyone care to guess when?

My guess is 1971 -- second guess 1970 - and looking at baseball ref would be cheating,

[Benefactor]

So outside of the Twins losing. The other thing to root for is the Rays losing, not because the Yankees will catch them, but if they drop to the 2nd seed, we wouldn't have to play them in the 2nd round.

I'd rather play the Ray's than the White Sox.