Feel good with it while they are winning. We would do the same . Cashman has outdone himself with the current crew, but it doesn't last long as in back to backs
Glad to see Cora using my theory that the #9 hitter is critical to get a decent OBP and some speed when on base. Duran fits the bill, now needs to get on in the second inning hopefully
Rizzo posting some Story like stats with a .223 BA but .843 OPS, 22 HR's and 50+ rbis. If he was our 1Bman, he would get roasted on his BA by the unwashed masses
It may be good or very bad for Bello and Seabold to get their first MLB opportunities in this stretch of tough competition, supported by a unproductive lineup most nights, in front of Fenway crowd and nation with short fuses, especially when getting ripped early by the Yankees. Winckowski at least had a chance to get over the first start jitters against lesser competition. Brayan and Conor 9 who may be injured now) will have to learn from it and use it as motivation to sharpen thier skills.
Predictably and with some understanding, against the Yankees they did not look like they had a lot of confidence in their stuff and got short arms instead of challenging hitters. Still amazing how big the leap from AAA to MLB players/pitchers really is.
LOBs, Solo HRs, DPs . All were characteristics of the April-early May losses. Now they are back with a vengeance. As odd as it sounds, last night's game could have been tied up in late innings on multiple occassions with a timely, dare I say "clutch" hit.
You couldn't pay enough for some the 50s-60-70s players, all of who maxed out in the $100K-$200K+ range. Williams, Mays, Musial, Mantle, Gibson, Koufax, Drysdale, Snider, 2 Robinsons, etc. , etc.