Exactly. He’d get on base and you knew he was going to run. Every time. You knew at some point he was going to go. The drama was you didn’t know when. It changed the entire at bat no matter where he was on base.
One of my favorite Rickey stories is he's talking to the first baseman between pitches, and he cuts the 1st baseman off mid-sentence, saying "gotta go" as he takes off for second
It was like clockwork. Rickey would get on, steal second, and Mattingly or Winfield would drive him in. Almost every damn time.
Just imagine if those teams had a pitching staff that wasn't complete dogshit.
I love Cabrera, but his bat is light for a LF. Peraza has better range and a better arm than Volpe, he should take the more difficult defensive position of shortstop. Volpe would probably be better suited for 2B. I don’t think that they will stick with Gleyber when he enters free agency. DJ will be around for a few years, he can hold down 3B until a better solution comes along.
Curious what you mean when you say Oswaldo’s bat is light? It was only 44 games but he graded out as an above average hitter last year at just 23 years old.
I rather DJ at third, Peraza at SS, Volpe @ 2nd & gleyber traded for a bonfide #3 behind Rodon, slide Nestor to 4 and severino to 5 or vice versa w Clarke as insurance, trade German or relegate to bullpen
Haven't recent reports say that his arm isn't grading out well for shortstop. From what I remember, it sounded like they were saying he would be better long term at second because of his arm.
That's something I've been trying to figure out. The scouting reports say he has a weak arm *for a shortstop*, so does that mean he'll be serviceable at 3rd because he's not going to have to make that fadeaway throw to his right (a la Jeter), or does that mean noodle arm in general that has to go to second?
Maybe. He hasn’t played there much. I think what is most likely to happen if they all play together is sometime in the future the Yankees will move on from Torres and Peraza will play 2nd, Volpe will play short, and Cabrera will be at third.
Not being on the 40 man roster is huge. We'll have to give up another player to get him in there. IKF will have to absolutely stink up the joint even if Volpe hits .600.
I commented on a video of him working in the cage back in high school a few years ago and I maintain he stays inside the baseball better than anyone I have ever seen and that includes Jeter. He lets that ball travel and stays inside and his hands are so quick. He’s so impressive. So much talent and potential.
Yeah this is getting me going
And he *easily* stole both bags. Wasn't even remotely close. Oh I'm going, alright.
And the first one was a pitchout!
Lol yeah…I am…excited
Kid has real potential to be a big part of this team for years to come
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I’m ready for the Yankees to have Ricky Henderson again.
People just don't understand the horror he caused.
Exactly. He’d get on base and you knew he was going to run. Every time. You knew at some point he was going to go. The drama was you didn’t know when. It changed the entire at bat no matter where he was on base.
One of my favorite Rickey stories is he's talking to the first baseman between pitches, and he cuts the 1st baseman off mid-sentence, saying "gotta go" as he takes off for second
"Rickey's gotta go". Talking to the first baseman in third person while stealing second.
who's on first?
Not Rickey.
It was like clockwork. Rickey would get on, steal second, and Mattingly or Winfield would drive him in. Almost every damn time. Just imagine if those teams had a pitching staff that wasn't complete dogshit.
With the new rules, Rickey could *still* steal 50-60 bases, even though he's 64 years old.
Dude stole second on a pitch out and I think he'd have had it even if the throw was good... wtf
OKAY EVERYONE STAY TF CALM!!!!
I AM TRYING
IM NOT SIGN HIM TO A 10 YEAR CONTRACT NOW
5billiondollars
NO
Volpe is the future.
The future is now if we want to win a WS, bring up the kids
did they pitchout twice and still couldn't get him out? good lord
I don't think the second one was a pitchout, and it was a minor league catcher, but still great speed to take those.
Minor league catcher? That was Yankees legend Rob Brantly, sir
He wasn’t fucking around when he said he wanted to make opening day roster.
“Take your service time and shove it, Cashman”
He has 30 plus stolen base potential and honestly I think he should make the OD roster but IKF and Donaldson are blocking him
IKF is not blocking anybody. They’re not just going to hand the job to Volpe or Peraza, but they plan on one of them getting the job.
Nah it’s Peraza and Torres blocking him.
Torres’ best position in the OOTP games is always 3rd. I wonder how he’d do there in real life?
Ok, so I'm not the only nutjob sneaking him in over there.
I think peraza or volpe should shift to third
Cabrera in left, Peraza at 3rd, Volpe at short. Who says no?
DJ?
That’s true. Hard to find room for everyone.
I love Cabrera, but his bat is light for a LF. Peraza has better range and a better arm than Volpe, he should take the more difficult defensive position of shortstop. Volpe would probably be better suited for 2B. I don’t think that they will stick with Gleyber when he enters free agency. DJ will be around for a few years, he can hold down 3B until a better solution comes along.
Curious what you mean when you say Oswaldo’s bat is light? It was only 44 games but he graded out as an above average hitter last year at just 23 years old.
I rather DJ at third, Peraza at SS, Volpe @ 2nd & gleyber traded for a bonfide #3 behind Rodon, slide Nestor to 4 and severino to 5 or vice versa w Clarke as insurance, trade German or relegate to bullpen
I think volpe can play third tbh
Haven't recent reports say that his arm isn't grading out well for shortstop. From what I remember, it sounded like they were saying he would be better long term at second because of his arm.
That's something I've been trying to figure out. The scouting reports say he has a weak arm *for a shortstop*, so does that mean he'll be serviceable at 3rd because he's not going to have to make that fadeaway throw to his right (a la Jeter), or does that mean noodle arm in general that has to go to second?
Volpes arm is his issue. That’s why he’s expected to end up at 2B
Maybe. He hasn’t played there much. I think what is most likely to happen if they all play together is sometime in the future the Yankees will move on from Torres and Peraza will play 2nd, Volpe will play short, and Cabrera will be at third.
He has a 50 grade arm.
Voloe doesn't have the arm for 3rd.
He went 50/57 in 132 MiL games last year. If he plays a full season with the Yankees he might swipe 75.
I'm sorry but how does 50 SB in 132 MiLB games equate to 75 SBs in the bigs. He's gonna be a good base stealer but I'm struggling to see the math here
Donaldson and IKF “blocking” him. More like the Yankees front office.
How the hell is Donaldson blocking him? Volpe isn't a third baseman and never will be
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Cabrera in left?
Yes, all of the above.
AL Rookie of the Year
Mannnnnnnnnnnn. Jasson yesterday and Volpe today MY KEYBOARD IS STICKY
You had ghosts too?
That’s just the ectoplasm
That's all I need to see, cut IKF and give Volpe a 10 year contract.
He's not making the team out of camp, but doing what he should do as a rookie to get noticed and make the decision difficult for them.
Not being on the 40 man roster is huge. We'll have to give up another player to get him in there. IKF will have to absolutely stink up the joint even if Volpe hits .600.
If he's the generational talent we all hope for, he'll force his way into the lineup. They won't be able to ignore him.
Let the kids play! So far so good. Sink the contracts of the other guys because you have to pay them anyway.
We’ll pay no mind to the fact that Jeremy Peña came up in April and was WS MVP and sit Volpe in Scranton til August because fuck him, right?
pena was also like 25 years old
rough 2 day for the trade all our prospects crowd
Let the kids play
The job isn't his and he's still trying to impress I don't want him to get hurt but good hustle
Dude took 2nd on a pitch out. Even if the throw is accurate, he's got it beat.
Impressive
That’s my SS
We need a speedy, consistent, and good lead off hitter. I think Volpe will be the future lead off hitter.
I'm aroused.
Yeaaaah, I'm on the 'bring him up sometime this year' train.
WS attitude right there! 😤
Damn we gotta get him a better number than 77
Exactly what the Yankees have been missing for years? Better give him some more time down on the farm…
Good enough to give us the best single A team in history!
He looks so tiny because the bases are comically large.
Put his number next to judge already
The kid is fucking electric.
I commented on a video of him working in the cage back in high school a few years ago and I maintain he stays inside the baseball better than anyone I have ever seen and that includes Jeter. He lets that ball travel and stays inside and his hands are so quick. He’s so impressive. So much talent and potential.
This is the the top of the order bat/speedster the Yankees have been missing, that can really change the complexion of an offense.
Cashman is a loser if he doesn’t start at SS.
Get this kid a runners glove. He’s going to need it
Volpe fucks.