Disk98 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Here's our projected roster: LINEUP 1. Jacoby Ellsbury - CF2. Brett Gardner - LF3. Alex Rodriguez - DH4. Mark Teixeira - 1B5. Carlos Beltran - RF6. Brian McCann - C7. Chase Headley - 3B8. Starlin Castro - 2B9. Didi Gregorius - SS BENCH Gary Sanchez - CDustin Ackley - 2B/OFAaron Hicks - OF ROTATION 1. Masahiro Tanaka2. Luis Severino3. Michael Pineda4. Nathan Eovaldi5. CC Sabathia BULLPEN Ivan Nova - LRPBryan Mitchell - LRPJames Pazos - MRPChasen Shreve - MRPJacob Lindgren - MRPDellin Betances - SUAndrew Miller- SUAroldis Chapman - CP Here are my thoughts. The Yankees are a 90+ win team if, and only if, the pitching rotation stays healthy. They are largely the same team as last year's with an upgraded back end of the bullpen and a reliable second baseman. The offense was very strong last year when it came to power, but the team does need to stop relying on the HR a little bit. Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner NEED to produce at the top of the lineup. And above all else, the team needs a solid year from the rotation. The Yankees did not have a single starting pitcher throw 200 innings last year—that's a problem. We need more innings from our starters. The bullpen is supposed to be a security blanket, not a crutch. But I am excited for the trio of Betances/Miller/Chapman at the end of the game. If the Bombers are up after 6 innings, it's pretty much game over. But the starters have to get through 6 first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 There's also the issue of the likely A-Rod/Tex/Beltran injury/precipitous drop-off. Add to that Gardner's inability to stay healthy and Ellsbury underperforming, and this could be a 70 win team or a 95 win team. I think the over-under of 85 is right on target. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I think it's just short of 90...more like 88. Now the question is will that be enough to get into the playoffs or win the division. Make the playoffs yes winning the east no....it should be an interesting with the World Champions in the American League. I'll be seeing several Red Sox Spring Training games next week and I'll get a better idea where they may end up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Opening Day has been postponed until tomorrow, for those who haven't heard. GAME 1: Astros (0-0) vs. Yankees (0-0) — 4/5 @ 1:05 EST HOU: Dallas Keuchel (0-0, -.--)NYY: Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, -.--) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 And we're 0-1. :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 6-1 Yanks after 1…let's hope Big Mike makes it hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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