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Apr 2024
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260 | Opening Week Reactions, Yanks off ...

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The boys are off to a HOT start this episode is around the excitement and optimism surrounding the New York Yankees' strong start to the season. The hosts discuss the impact of players like Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe, who have brought a new energy and attitude to the team. They highlight the team's resilience and ability to come back in games, which was lacking in previous seasons. The conversation also touches on the dilemma of fitting DJ LeMahieu back into the lineup and the struggles of Giancarlo Stanton. Overall, the hosts express their excitement for the team's new identity and the potential for a successful season. The conversation covers various topics related to the New York Yankees, including the improved outfield defense, concerns about Clay Holmes in the bullpen, the team's ability to work pitch counts, the impact of Juan Soto's hitting approach, and the potential role of Luis Hill in the rotation or bullpen. The hosts express excitement about the team's performance and discuss the possibility of roster changes in the future. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the impact of trading Michael King and the bullpen situation. They also talk about the importance of signing Juan Soto to a long-term contract and the pressure on the Yankees to prove themselves as a winning team. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing investigation of Tony La Russa and the implications for baseball. The hosts end the conversation by joking about their own comedic abilities and making plans for future recordings.


Timestamps:


00:00 The Excitement Surrounding the New York Yankees' Strong Start

02:39 The Impact of Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe

06:05 Resilience and Comeback Ability

09:52 The Dilemma of Fitting DJ LeMahieu Back into the Lineup

11:45 Giancarlo Stanton's Struggles and Future

13:31 Excitement and Optimism for the Team's New Identity

20:30 Concerns About Clay Holmes in the Bullpen

22:45 Working Pitch Counts

23:52 Admiring Juan Soto's Hitting Approach

26:35 Excitement About Luis Hill

34:06 Possible Roster Changes and the Role of Nester Cortes Jr.

37:40 The Impact of Trading Michael King and the Bullpen Situation

39:07 The Importance of Signing Juan Soto to a Long-Term Contract

41:31 The Pressure on the Yankees to Prove Themselves

43:24 The Investigation of Tony La Russa and Its Implications

46:56 Joking About Comedy and Making Plans for Future Recordings


Keywords:

New York Yankees, strong start, Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, resilience, comeback, DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton, excitement, potential, New York Yankees, outfield defense, Clay Holmes, bullpen, pitch counts, Juan Soto, Luis Hill, roster changes, Michael King, bullpen, Juan Soto, long-term contract, pressure, Yankees, Tony La Russa, investigation,



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