I understand that Huntington was very close to naming a manager for next season, but now the search for field management and general manager has to start over.
Its a shame. Huntington did a pretty good job with the payroll he was able to use.
The Pirates have replaced their entire management staff, from Neal Huntington to Clint Hurdle and his staff. The ownership decided to go in an entirely new direction.
Gerritt Cole was "on" yesterday and seems to have restored "order" to the series.
How many of us figured the series would be 3-2 in favor of the Astros right now? I imagine many did, but few thought the Nationals would have their 2 wins in Houston.
One would have thought so. Unfortunately, the Astros' hitters had seen all of the Yankee bullpen arms quite a bit and knew their stuff pretty well. Chapman's velo was down a bit last night and it cost him. He did not command his fastball very well and relied on his slider. He got beat on one...
Not the way anyone wanted it to end, but there it is. He announced that this would be his last season in baseball and came into last night's game. He got a couple of outs and appeared to hurt himself on a pitch to his 3rd hitter. Leaving the field with the trainer, he had tears in his eyes...
I have been impressed by Aaron Judge in the field. He is much more than just a hitter. He is a complete player. He can run well for any player, not just for a big guy. He is an excellent baserunner. He throws well, and seldom throws to the wrong base. He takes good routes to balls in the...