On Friday night I had a Twitter discussion with New York Met fans, talking about the upcoming Met season, which you can see here: http://www.doubleastreet.com/2014/02/met-fans-twitter-discussion-mets-2014.html .
Today, I did it with the cross-town rival New York Yankee fans. Just like the Met version, I gave the three users I had a conversation with, fives questions/topics, to discuss about the Yankees upcoming 2014 season.
The three Twitter users I was in discussions with, were:
@Rakcuty27 -- Who writes for Bronxpinstripes.com
@BrianD_MLBTalk -- Whose a co-owner of @themlbtalk101 and writes for MLBTalk101.com
@MichaelPauluk -- TheGreedyPinstripes.com
And myself @Dblea88
They were all great; I thank all three for being a part of this.
Will The Yankees Get An 8th-Inning Reliever? If So, Who?
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk I don't think so. I think they'll try to build a bullpen from within. Maybe move Kelley up #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 I don't believe they will. Set up guys aren't the kind if guys you want off the scrap heap. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 There aren't many options out there. I say it's too late. Come Opening Day, Shawn Kelley will likely be the set-up man. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 I believe they are going to go with what they have now for the 8th inning and closer.
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@RAKcity27 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk I agree with all you. There's really nothing out there. I hope ManBan is. #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
If So, What Worries You About David Robertson?
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk He throws too many pitches. Won't be able to go back-to-back days as much as Mo. #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @RAKcity27 @BrianD_MLBTalk What doesn't worry me?His concentration has to begin with the first pitch to the first hitter. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk He needs to pitch to contact more. Mo had so many 10-12 pitch innings. #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Besides his habit to throw a lot of pitches, nothing. He'll be the closer, & a great one @ that. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 What worries me is can he get outs without the Ks. He's got a cut-fb, but it is that good? #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @RAKcity27 @BrianD_MLBTalk He can't be "Houdini" in the closer's role. He has to attack hitters from the first pitch. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk He needs to start off strong, otherwise he could get crushed #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@RAKcity27 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk I agree with all, esp Rich, he needs to start well, to have a good mindset. #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @RAKcity27 Definitely. But remember, tons of closers in the past few seasons were originally set-up men & did great.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @RAKcity27 Definitely. But remember, tons of closers in the past few seasons were originally set-up men & did great.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @dblea88 @RAKcity27 If he doesn't pitch to contact he has no chance to be effective or go back to back days. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 That curve is not gonna be sharp every night. He has to find a way to get contact outs.
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
What Big Free Agent Will Have A Big Season -- Stat & Clutch Wise?
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk I think McCann will have a big impact. He seems like a leader and a fiery guy. #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 Ellsbury and it's not close. McCann is already on the downside offensively and Beltran a old. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk Clutch wise, by track record, Beltran should get big hits, I hope his age doesn't catch up #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 this notion that Ellsbury is injury- prone is nonsense. He's the best CF not named Trout. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Beltran. He's the best overall hitter & Tanaka will be nothing more than a # 3 starter this yr. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk I agree that Ells' injuries have been freakish. It's not like he's had nagging hamstring injuries
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 Ellsbury will quickly become a fan favorite with his average, speed and glove. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 I see Beltran doing what Soriano did in the second half to the '13 season. Clutch hits. #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Not taking anything away from the other guys, I just have high hopes for Beltran.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @dblea88 @RAKcity27 you guys can hope all you want but remember I told you Ells will outshine the others by FAR. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @RAKcity27 I wouldn't doubt it. But we'll have to see. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk you're expecting too much from Beltran against AL pitching at his advanced age. An awful signing IMO. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 I agree.. Being a new Yankee with a big contract, will not faze Ells. #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
If The Yankees Make The Playoffs, In Game 1 Who Will Be The Second Baseman?
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk I think we have to see who makes it to October healthy i.e. Roberts #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 Roberts will. His injuries have been pretty freakish and I think Cashman may have stolen him. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 Roberts will get games off to keep him fresh and might be the steal of the offseason by anyone. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk Yeah. Showalter even said Roberts will be good for NY. Banking on bounce back year #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 I'd have to go with Brian Roberts. I think he'll stay healthy and be very productive. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Yes, if Roberts is healthy, Yankees have a steal. We forget his gutty at-bats.
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
Will This Be Derek Jeter's Last Season?
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk I really think it depends on how this yr goes for him. He's playing it year to year now. #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @BrianD_MLBTalk I dn't think he's the kind of guy who wld announce before a season that he'll play 1 more yr #NYYDAS
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Yeah, I say so, no matter what happens. I just think it's time. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 I don't think so. He's not in a hurry to do anything else and the Yankees will want him back. #NYYDAS
— Michael P. (@MichaelPawluk) February 9, 2014
@MichaelPawluk @dblea88 @RAKcity27 I have no real reasoning behind it, I just have a feeling the year will be it. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 It's a tough question bcuz you know DJ wants to leave on top & he cant SS everyday anymore #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Exactly. But I do think if the Yanks don't have a replacement in place, they'll ask him to comeback.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @dblea88 @MichaelPawluk He brings so much to the team, OFF the field as well. As long as the $ is right, he'll come back
— Rich (@RAKcity27) February 9, 2014
@RAKcity27 @dblea88 @MichaelPawluk Good point.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @RAKcity27 @MichaelPawluk It's a fascinating subject. Because you know DJ is not gonna end his career as backup SS #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @RAKcity27 @MichaelPawluk yeah. If he has a great year, he could go out on top. If not, he'll retire out of shame.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 If you are Brendan Ryan, this a chance to make something happen out of your career. #NYYDAS
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 Ryan can't hit at all. He's amazing at defense but that's really it. #NYYDAS
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
@BrianD_MLBTalk @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 But he CAN hit a little... Or, if he can get some clutch hits, he'll be loved.
— Aaron (@dblea88) February 9, 2014
@dblea88 @MichaelPawluk @RAKcity27 yeah but if Jeter is healthy Ryan won't be anything but a backup.
— Brian Danuff (@BrianD_MLBTalk) February 9, 2014
