Originally Posted by
CameronDuke
The Yankees have slowed their paced down. They’re still virtually a lock to win the AL East unless they really nose dive these last 50ish games but I believe their record the past 30 games is 11-19. They are 8-15 since the All-Star break.
There are two primary reasons for the Yankees horrid stretch. 1. Everyone who is not named Aaron Judge (maybe Kiner-Falefa too) is not hitting. Missing Rizzo and Stanton doesn't help, but LeMahieu, Torres (remember when he was a future MVP caliber prospect), Donaldson, Hicks and Benintendi are not hitting. I'd love to go look at their team batting average (even with Judge) since they were about 52-18 and on track to possibly break the record for most regular season wins (now it looks like the Dodgers could make a run at it). 2. Their bullpen which was among the best in baseball the first half is in disarray right now. Holmes can't throw strikes any more. The bright spot is that Chapman seems to be rounding back into form. We may see him revert to closer with Effross and Trevino becoming main set up guys if Holmes can't figure it out soon.
I still am very confused about the Montgomery trade. I'm excited about Bader if he can get healthy for the post-season, but the Yankees starting pitching is not exactly deep right now. Some food for thought on that trade here.
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