2021-2022 Off Season Thread

[HelloNewman]

Lol: Cashman lining up his fall guy already: Yankees’ Aaron Boone on the hot seat, MLB insider says


https://www.nj.com/yankees/2022/04/y...ider-says.html

Ehh, the source is Pete Abraham. Color me skeptical.

[fredgmuggs]

Ehh, the source is Pete Abraham. Color me skeptical.

Yeah, I read that story expecting some snide Cadhman quote but there was nothing from him. Only some glowing lip service from Hal about how wonderful Boone is . The part about Boone being on the hot seat is Abraham speculation, nothing more

[NelsonMuntz]

I'm no Boone fan, but Cashman himself should take the brunt of the blame for this mess.

Exactly. Who hired Boone? Who just extended Boone? Who assembled this roster? Who has full control over this farm system. Oh right. Not Boone.

[HelloNewman]

Yeah, I read that story expecting some snide Cadhman quote but there was nothing from him. Only some glowing lip service from Hal about how wonderful Boone is . The part about Boone being on the hot seat is Abraham speculation, nothing more

Yeah and it's dumb speculation to boot. They didn't just hand him a 3-year contract to fire him on Memorial Day if the Yankees are struggling.

[HootOwl]

Lol: Cashman lining up his fall guy already: Yankees’ Aaron Boone on the hot seat, MLB insider says


https://www.nj.com/yankees/2022/04/y...ider-says.html

An NJ.com article that cites a Boston Globe article which is just speculation from a Sox beat reporter...I didn't think it was possible for me to trust anything less than Post articles but they've managed it with this one.

[HootOwl]

"Today, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Selected RHP David McKay to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A SWB. • Placed RHP Stephen Ridings on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder impingement. The Yankees’ 40-man roster stands at 40."

Shame about Ridings, although it was to be expected with how little news we were hearing about him. Hope he can recover soon - he was one of our most impressive bullpen arms last year - but shoulder injuries generally aren't great signs especially for a guy who throws as hard as he does. They still need a spot for Gonzalez, so there's presumably another roster move to come.

[ThePinStripes]

Yeah and it's dumb speculation to boot. They didn't just hand him a 3-year contract to fire him on Memorial Day if the Yankees are struggling.

This.
They're thrilled with him. He did exactly what Cashman said to do, without question. He rested hot players with an off day following. He even rested players after off days. He played Gardy every day. He said all the right things.

And Cashman has convinced Hal they're doing great.

[Portbb]

But on the plus side no room for Gardner.

So will it be the 2022 Regular Season thread or the 2022 Season thread ?

I think they’re a lock for the playoffs though.

[justtxyank]

Exactly. Who hired Boone? Who just extended Boone? Who assembled this roster? Who has full control over this farm system. Oh right. Not Boone.

I don’t have a high opinion of Boone, but in fairness to him I don’t think he has much autonomy even in game, let alone roster construction like you said. I don’t think he has full agency to set lineups, decide when guys have days off or even make independent bullpen decisions.

[ruthianblast]

Interesting: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com...b-predictions/

The Jays & Yankees have roughly the same 'chance' to win the division and record.