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Mistakes the Yankees made during the regular season: a thread.
The Yankees performed managerial blunders throughout the season, which ultimately set them for playoff failure. They are listed in this thread:
The Yankees performed managerial blunders throughout the season, which ultimately set them for playoff failure. They are listed in this thread:
#1: Improper use of Clarke Schmidt.
By opening day, the Yankees were one injury in the rotation away from running thin. Schmidt was given only 3 appearances: 2 out of the bullpen and one very high-leverage start. He was rendered unusable due to lack of reps.
By opening day, the Yankees were one injury in the rotation away from running thin. Schmidt was given only 3 appearances: 2 out of the bullpen and one very high-leverage start. He was rendered unusable due to lack of reps.
#2: Forcing Gary to catch on one knee.
Although this technique increased his framing metrics, it also caused passed balls to increase dramatically. It is also possible that it consumed his energy, contributing to the worst offensive season of his career, and ultimate benching.
Although this technique increased his framing metrics, it also caused passed balls to increase dramatically. It is also possible that it consumed his energy, contributing to the worst offensive season of his career, and ultimate benching.
#3: Non-urgent bullpen management.
This led to two effects: 1. Small in-game deficits turned into larger deficits, and 2. High leverage arms were often not used for extended periods, becoming rusty as a result. These dynamics directly contributed to 7 Yankee losses.
This led to two effects: 1. Small in-game deficits turned into larger deficits, and 2. High leverage arms were often not used for extended periods, becoming rusty as a result. These dynamics directly contributed to 7 Yankee losses.
#4: Inconsistent lineup arrangements.
The Yankees rested top bats more frequently than any AL team, and freely adjusted their batting order on a daily basis. Is it a coincidence that offensive production was inconsistent (even when injured players returned)?
The Yankees rested top bats more frequently than any AL team, and freely adjusted their batting order on a daily basis. Is it a coincidence that offensive production was inconsistent (even when injured players returned)?
#5: Algorithmic reintegration of Judge and Stanton.
When they returned, the Yankees reintegrated the players in a (1 day on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 1 day off) scheme. While this worked for Stanton, Judge clearly needed more reps heading into October, as he never found his swing.
When they returned, the Yankees reintegrated the players in a (1 day on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 1 day off) scheme. While this worked for Stanton, Judge clearly needed more reps heading into October, as he never found his swing.
#6: Not preparing players for their usage in October.
In October, the Yankees used (essentially) the same lineup on a daily basis, used high-leverage relievers for multiple innings, and used J.A. Happ in a “bulk” role. Non of these things were practiced in the regular season.
In October, the Yankees used (essentially) the same lineup on a daily basis, used high-leverage relievers for multiple innings, and used J.A. Happ in a “bulk” role. Non of these things were practiced in the regular season.
#7: No deadline acquisitions.
By August 31, it was clear that the Yankees were only carrying 3 effective relievers. Even a mid-range arm like Miguel Castro would have gone a long way toward fortification.
By August 31, it was clear that the Yankees were only carrying 3 effective relievers. Even a mid-range arm like Miguel Castro would have gone a long way toward fortification.
