This is the hardest blog post I have ever done. The retirement of all time great and the best player in Major League Baseball for the past twenty seasons, Derek Jeter has hit me hard. The best player and one of the very first players drafted by Mr.S. (rip) and the YANKEES is gone and the hole he leaves offensively and defensively as the best shortstop in baseball is enormous. However, we must move on.
The YANKEES for 2015 will be fine and are reloading. With a very deep and talented starting rotation, albeit a starting rotation with much to prove, do not be surprised if this team performs far above expectations of the pundits and so called talking head experts. Didi Gregorius has been tabbed to replace Jeter at shortstop, which in reality can never be done. Didi needs to be himself, do what he does best and must not let the comparisons to Jeter get to him. Chase Headley has been given the third base position and that may be one of the best moves the YANKEES have made in the off season. The basic starting team will be McCann c. Teixeira 1b. Drew 2b. Headley 3b. Gregorius ss. Gardner lf. Elsbury cf. and Beltran rf. The YANKEES have a boatload of very promising minor leaguers, some of which who will undoubtedly be heard from over the 2015 season.
During the off season the YANKEES lost closer David Robertson, but have gotten better and deeper in the bullpen with the maturation of Betances and the signing of Miller. The closer spot has not been decided and possibly no one will be named. From start to finish the YANKEE pitching staff will be exemplary and carry the team a long way. The lineup on the other hand will have to come together and several players will have to step up their game over last seasons effort. The loss of Jeter, the leader, the captain, will leave a gaping hole that will have to filled by everyone in the lineup stepping up their performance.
Personally, I had an almost non-stop off season with interviews and evaluations. By my choice I am now on a year to year proprietary deal with the Steinbrenner sons. But they are not Mr.S. Hopefully, they will make the decisions that are best for the team, the fans, and winning.
I've noticed the stat frauds are almost non-existent here anymore. You guys and gals have done a great job beating them off, refuting and disproving their garbage man made formulas that are meaningless and useless. WINS and WINNING will always define the best players and teams. I will try to post more often this season and glad you are still here and growing the best baseball blog in the world, the WIN METHOD.
To conclude............LETS GO YANKEES.
Welcome back and thank you WIN METHOD.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Lets go Yankees.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a good season. Lets go Yankees.
ReplyDeleteEovaldi throws four shutout innings for the YANKEES today. Longest outing by a YANKEE pitcher so far this spring.
ReplyDeleteNice to have you back WIN METHOD.
Eovaldi may be the find of the winter.
ReplyDeleteWe are back in action. Yes, Jeter will be missed. Lets go Yankees.
ReplyDeleteThe start of the regular season is just over two weeks away. Lets go Yankees.
ReplyDeleteThe Yankees made their first round of Spring Training roster cuts before Sunday's game against the Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field, reassigning top prospect Luis Severino and six others to Minor League camp. Along with Severino, the Yankees sent down catchers Trent Garrison and Juan Graterol, right-handers Nick Goody and Diego Moreno and left-handers James Pazos and Tyler Webb.
ReplyDeleteNo question, there is no one who can replace Jeter. Nice to see a blog again..
ReplyDeleteGot a lot of good pitching again today for another win.
ReplyDeleteDo what you have to WIN METHOD. You have done so much for Yankee fans for decades.
ReplyDeleteAll hail WIN METHOD, all decry stat frauds.
ReplyDeleteHal and Hank leave something to be desired compared to the 'boss'.
ReplyDeleteNice post WIN METHOD, hang in there.
ReplyDeleteVery nice spring for many of our minor leaguers. bodes well for the future.
ReplyDeleteOff day today and Sabathia starts tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to go to the World Series again.
ReplyDeleteWinning, that's what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteCC be the man again.
ReplyDeleteI will really be cheering for CC today and hope he has a great season. Comeback player of the year maybe.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back WIN METHOD. You are missed.
ReplyDeletetonight game on mlb.tv
ReplyDeleteIF CC and Tanka come back strong, the Yankees will be very tough this season.
ReplyDeleteLets go YANKEES.
ReplyDeleteIt's CC time.
ReplyDeleteCC so so.
ReplyDeleteI think CC was a bit disappointing last night. Then again, I may be expecting too much too soon.
ReplyDeleteCC did have increased velocity.
ReplyDeleteGive CC another couple of outings. It was his first live action in almost a year and after knee surgery.
ReplyDeleteTanaka makes his second start of spring tonight.
ReplyDeleteTanaka needs to build on his first start.
ReplyDeleteTanaka with w solid innings so far.
ReplyDeleteTanaka finishes night with 3 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 3. Great effort.
ReplyDeleteYankee bats came alive tonight for 12 runs and an easy romping win.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good this spring.
ReplyDeleteStrong effort for Tanaka. Good movement.
ReplyDeleteThe Yankees cut Gary Sanchez, Branden Pinder, Greg Bird, Kyle Roller, and Domingo German assigning them to minor league teams. The real season is getting closer.
ReplyDeleteRogers starts tonight and will be trying to earn the 5th rotation spot to start the season.
ReplyDeleteI just wish we would cut the cancer, afraud out once and for all. The surgery is expensive but it is far better than living with the cancer.
ReplyDeleteRogers came up empty last night. Warren goes today to impress.
ReplyDeleteWarren is better than Rogeers.
ReplyDeleteAdam Warren makes longest start for any Yankee so far going 5 innings and allowing just 1 run to the Tigers today.
ReplyDeleteWarren looked really good today.
ReplyDeleteIf Warren could pitch like this afternoon consistently he could be a very big asset.
ReplyDeleteIf we can only stay away from big debilitating injuries we will be fine.
ReplyDeleteIf the lineup produces runs we will be a major force in the AL East.
ReplyDeletePineda starts today. Could he be season opener starter.
ReplyDeleteSeason starter as of now should be Pineda or Tanaka.
ReplyDeleteJust think WIN METHOD.
ReplyDeletePineda K's 6 of 11 outs but gives up 2 runs. Then Yanks score 3 in 9th for a 3-2 win with Lindgren earning the win.
ReplyDeletePineda and the Yanks gave up 2 first inning runs and then 8 shutout innings. Not bad.
ReplyDeleteNo bueno for CC.
ReplyDeleteThe odd thing with CC has been he is striking out so many guys yet getting hit.
ReplyDeleteChris Young with two home runs so far has Yanks leading Washington 6-4 after 6.
ReplyDeleteYanks wind up losing today 7-6.
ReplyDeleteStarters just need to build some innings for the start of the season.
ReplyDeleteTwo weeks and then the games count.
ReplyDeleteRogers goes for Yanks tonight. Will need to improve over last effort.
ReplyDeleteRogers will have to go some to equal Warrens last five inning start.
ReplyDelete.600 ball should make the playoffs.
ReplyDeleteRogers gets hammered again.
ReplyDeleteIf spring training competition is the determining factor, Warren wins the rotation spot.
ReplyDeleteTanaka goes this afternoon and is scheduled to be opening day starter.
ReplyDeleteTanaka should start the season.
ReplyDeleteTanaka and the Yanks face the Mets today. On MLB TV
ReplyDeleteTanaka gave up 2 homers, but struck out a bunch in 4 2/3 innings and 59 pitches.
ReplyDeleteNext outing should be around 80 pitches and then ready for the season.
Warren goes this afternoon and could cement a rotation spot.
ReplyDeleteThis void in baseball season to season is very sad. There is nothing like or as good as baseball.
ReplyDeleteWarren goes five innings in just an average start today. Yanks lose it late 6-5.
ReplyDeleteAll hail the WIN METHOD.
ReplyDeletePineda starts todays game. The season is around the corner.
ReplyDeleteWould like to see five innings from Pineda today.
ReplyDeleteA good solid start from Pineda would be another step in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteafraud makes a fool of himself on the bases today. First, he could not score from first base on a double down the right field line that the right filed bobbled and could not pick up the ball at the wall. Then on third with one out afraud is thrown out at home plate by ten feet on a deep fly ball to the right fielder. What a waste.
ReplyDeleteYanks explode for 7 runs in 5th as Pineda throws shutout ball.
ReplyDeletePineda went five innings and that should be it because game is being help up because of rain in the bottom of 5th.
ReplyDeleteIt's official, Tanaka named opening game starter.
ReplyDeleteJeter is sorely missed. No doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteBaker starts today for Yankees.
ReplyDeleteBaker starts for Yankees and gets pounded.
ReplyDeleteGregorious hurt his wrist diving for a ball that Jeter easily makes the play on. Will be rested a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteEovaldi starts this afternoon and afraud gets a chance to embarrass himself further as he plays first base today.
ReplyDeleteafraud can't make any bigger fool of himself than he has, he has nothing to lose.
ReplyDeleteNo TV coverage of afraud at first base today. How convenient.
ReplyDeleteEovaldi with very strong 4 2/3 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits.
ReplyDeleteAt least three starters look ready to go. Four if you want to throw in Warren.
ReplyDeleteMy starter rotation as of right now.
ReplyDeleteTanaka, Pineda, Eovaldi, Sabathia, Warren.
We are hurting at shortstop offensively and defensively without Jetes.
ReplyDeleteTanaka this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteIf the guys perform in the field this team could possibly come together and be a force to reckon with.
ReplyDeleteWithout anyone else, Tanaka, Pineda, Eovaldi is a very nice threesome. then there is CC?, Nova? and Warren? plus minor leaguers biting at the bit.
ReplyDeleteHey Zhaire. Off day today. Tanaka goes tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOne more week fans.
ReplyDeleteTodays game on MLB at 1 with Tanaka going.
ReplyDeleteGame time. Tanaka last spring start, then opening day game.
ReplyDeleteTanaka was nothing special today with a so so effort.
ReplyDeletePretty decent spring so far. No deadly injuries. Now to get ready to win when it counts and play WIN METHOD baseball.
ReplyDeleteYank bats pathetic so far today thru 7 inngs. Just 3 hits with almost all the regulars in lineup.
ReplyDeleteTwo games today. Mitchell against the Tigers and Pineda against the Pirates.
ReplyDeleteWarren named 5th starter officially. The WIN METHOD fans knew this two weeks ago.
ReplyDeletePineda has looked good through three innings.
ReplyDeleteYankees split the two games today. Pineda solid into the 6th allowing just 1 run in game Yanks win 6-2. Mitchell allows e in 5 innings in the 3-2 loss.
ReplyDeleteSo now we have five official starters...Tanaka,Pineda,Eovaldi,Sabathia,Warren. Lets start the season. Go Yankees.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a great season.
ReplyDeleteHate to say it, but afruad looked decent defensively at 1b today. Struck out twice swinging at garbage however.
ReplyDeleteCC this afternoon in Yanks final Florida spring game.
ReplyDeleteNeed to see some improvement from CC today. That would be nice.
ReplyDeleteCC gets hammered in 1st inning. 2 walks, 3 hits, 3 runs. Not good at all.
ReplyDeleteCC doesn't let one inning define him today. Finishes 5 1/3 allowing just 2 more hits and 1 walk for a very solid outing. Threw 83 pitches and he is ready to roll.
ReplyDeleteI like CC going into the 6th and throwing 80+ pitches.
ReplyDeleteTwo more days and big time real sports is back. It's time for baseball season.
ReplyDeleteBig win today in final preseason game.
ReplyDeleteEovaldi with one bad inning allowing 3 runs in the first, then zeroes the rest of the game from Eovaldi and everyone else with shutout innings in the 8th and 9th from our two great closers, Miller and Betances,
Lets go Yankees.
ReplyDelete2015 the year of the YANKEES.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a winning 2015.
ReplyDeleteFirst game in five hours. Let it rip Masahiro.
ReplyDeleteStart with a win guys.
ReplyDeleteLeta roll, it's game time.
ReplyDeleteI have a bad feeling that without Jeter, there will be no leader and no one to hold this team together. And that does not bode well for a great season.
ReplyDeleteTanaka banged for five runs in third.
ReplyDeleteYanks down 5-0 after 4.
ReplyDelete0-1 after 6-1 loss. Bullpen five innings allowing just 1 run. Tanaka one horrid inning for the loss.
ReplyDeleteWe only scored one run and that is not good. It is only one game.
ReplyDeleteNot having Jeter is going to be a giant hurdle to overcome.
ReplyDeleteOff day today with Pineda scheduled for game 2 tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIt's only one game and half the teams that played lost their first game. So what.
ReplyDeleteBounce back tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIf you go to and read some of the baseball forums where the brain dead stat frauds live, you will get the impression that the Yankee season is over after one game.
ReplyDeleteThe Yankees are not the same without Jeter.
ReplyDeletePineda tonight to try to even Yankee record.
ReplyDeleteLets get our first win.
ReplyDeleteA place to post where sanity reigns.
ReplyDeleteGet our first win tonight.
ReplyDeleteYanks down 2-0 after 5.
ReplyDeleteYanks down 2-1 after 7.
ReplyDeleteYanks score 3 in 8th to take 4-3 lead.
ReplyDeleteYanks up 4-3 after 8.
ReplyDeleteYanks take lead in 8th with 3 runs. sadly afraud again fails in the clutch striking out with the bases loaded and 1 out.
ReplyDeleteTheeeeeeee Yankeeeeeeeeeeees Winnnnn.
ReplyDeleteGreat game from Pineda. Betances with the win and Miller for the save as Yanks win 4-3.
ReplyDeleteA novel way to win last night, but the only thing that counts is the WIN.
ReplyDeleteCC tonight in the rubber game.
ReplyDeleteHow great would it be if CC can give us a winning quality effort today.
ReplyDeleteWe have started Tanaka and Pineda, and can still come with Sabathia, Eovaldi, and Warren. Nice rotation.
ReplyDeleteafraud came up in the 8th in the garden spot. The Yanks had taken the lead, bases loaded, one out, in essence no pressure and he struck out looking.
ReplyDeleteLets take our first series of the season.
ReplyDeleteLets go guys. Wins and winning, no individual stats mean squat, but wins.
ReplyDeleteAfter a 1,2,3 first 5 singles and 4 runs in the second.
ReplyDeleteYanks down 4-1 after 5.
ReplyDeleteYankees trail 6-3 after 8.
ReplyDeleteFinal 6-3 loss. One miserable inning is all it took.
ReplyDeleteWe host the bosux for 3 weekend games..goal must be to at least win 2 of the 3.
ReplyDeleteCC dug his own grave with his lousy fielding. To win you have to limit big innings in tough spots. Tanaka and CC didn't, the Yankees lost. Pineda did, the Yankees won.
ReplyDeleteEovaldi tonight against the sux to try to get us even.
ReplyDeleteNot seeing Jeter like WIN METHOD baseball from this team yet.
ReplyDeleteTrounce the sux.
ReplyDeleteThe solo HRs don't really mean all that much. A single with two men in scoring position is a lot more valuable. Except for the stat frauds.
ReplyDeleteWe need to score some runs for our pitchers.
ReplyDeleteYanks trail 1-0 after 5.
ReplyDeleteYankees down 3-2 after 6.
ReplyDeleteHeaded to the ninth down 3-2.
ReplyDeleteHeadley homers with two out in ninth to tie game at 3.
ReplyDeleteOnto extra innings.
ReplyDeleteYankee bullpen has been great.
ReplyDeleteWe need to win this game.
ReplyDeleteGoing to the 12th tied at 3.
ReplyDeleteGame delayed as Yanks come to bat in 12th at 3 all. Some banks of lights have gone out at the Stadium.
ReplyDelete16 minute delay. Yanks don't score. Going to the 13th.
ReplyDeleteI'm beat, but I'm sticking it out. Starting the 15th.
ReplyDeleteOrtiz HR off Rogers in 16th puts sux up 4-3 in 16th.
ReplyDeleteTeixeira Lead off HR in 16th ties it at 4. Now win it guys.
ReplyDelete4-4 on Tex HR.
ReplyDelete4-4 after 16.
ReplyDeleteOne heck of a game as we start the 17th inning.
ReplyDeleteI've been up since 6AM. 19 hours now.
ReplyDelete4-4 after 17.
ReplyDeletesux take 5-4 lead in 18th.
ReplyDeleteMcCann and Beltran double to tie game as Yankees still at bat with one out.
ReplyDelete5-5 after 18. Wow!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable.
ReplyDeletesux take lead again by 1 run.
ReplyDelete6-5 sux with Yanks coming up in 19th.
ReplyDeleteLoss, no more magic left. Good night or bad night.
ReplyDeleteFinal 6-5 loss in 19.
ReplyDeleteNo Jeter is hurting.
ReplyDeleteI missed last nights game completely and just found out the details. What a tough way to lose.
ReplyDeleteHow many times does a team get a chance to makeup for a loss just eleven hours later?
ReplyDeleteWarren gets chance to be stopper today. Warren was WIN METHOD special selection several years back.
ReplyDeleteNot a good start W/L wise, but there are bright spots and a boat load of minor leaguers that could have an impact this season.
ReplyDeleteWarren gets a big chance to shine.
ReplyDeleteThe Yankees have yet to score first in any game so far.
ReplyDeleteGame time!
ReplyDeleteafraud error gives sux unearned run in 2nd, 1-1 after 2.
ReplyDeleteyanks down 2-1 after 5.
ReplyDeleteThe Yankee defense without all time great Derek Jeter has the wheels fall off the wagon and waste Adam Warrens excellent start. Yankees trail 8-1 in 8th inning and todays loss means another series is lost.
ReplyDeleteHope things get better, there is a long way to go.
ReplyDeleteFinal. 8-4 loss. 1-4 start is not acceptable.
ReplyDeleteTanaka tonight to try to avoid a sweep.
ReplyDeleteWINS...you can't be the best unless you win.
ReplyDeleteGregarious isn't ten percent of Jeter, offensively or defensively.
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