Random Former Yankees

New York Yankee pinstripes turn stars into legends...& turn obscure players into great content for this account. (+some opinions) **Not affiliated with NYY**

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

DJ is the best contact hitter in baseball and Judge is a top 5 power hitter (when healthy), but is batting 1-2 actually the best way to utilize their talents?

With Fraizer or Hicks in front they’d see an increase in FB/strikes (avoid man on/no outs).

What do you want in ‘21?

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

@yanks9ers4life Why not explain what you think about the trade, instead of being another angry person on Twitter?

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Yankees trade:
SS Torres*
LHP Montgomery
RHP King
RHP Abreu
CF Florial
SS Volpe
RHP Gil

Indians trade:
SP Bieber
RP Clase

Who says no?

*Assuming they can sign Didi (loaded SS market in 2022)

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

With the return of baseball on the horizon I thought I’d share an idea for MLB realignment/expansion. Copies the NFL division model, scraps WC games/adds byes.

[Astroisks @astroisks1]

@Rodney851 @creatyrclothing @ElliotGuidry The only ring your favorite team has was cheated. Period. Being a troll might give you short-term validation but they’re the baseball equivalent of a girl who gets pregnant to get a ring.... its yours but you’ll never deserve it and everyone knows lmaoo

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

@aroldischapman3 @161stfilth @GeorgesBoxPod @BronxPinstripes @TorresGleyber @Orioles Oh wait I can tell now you’re actually a Boston fan. My bad man I know it’s been a rough offseason. Send me a link to the gofundme for John Henry, I feel bad you guys can’t pay your players

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

@aroldischapman3 @161stfilth @GeorgesBoxPod @BronxPinstripes @TorresGleyber @Orioles Just as I thought, an Astros fan. Funny your insecurity is showing itself so much that I knew what team you like lol And you want to talk about World Series titles? I have some bad news about the ONE title your franchise has lmao

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

@aroldischapman3 @161stfilth @GeorgesBoxPod @BronxPinstripes @TorresGleyber @Orioles If you subtract ~15% of his games played then his season isn’t as impressive?!? Woah man you may be on to something!

Oh wait actually....you’re just a moron 😂😂 your favorite team got caught stealing some signs, huh? 🤡 🤡 🤡

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

You have to realize when people float the idea of a ban that this is why. It’s not just about a game or a series or even a championship. It’s about undermining the sport itself and causing industry wide repercussions that can never be fixed.

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Yankees beat Astros in 2017 ALCS->
Yankees beat Dodgers in 2017 WS->
Girardi wins 2nd title in 9 years + is not fired after the season.....

The ripple effect that the #Astros cheating had is so big we will never fully realize how it altered the game

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Do the Yankees even pull the trigger on the Stanton trade? Or does he end up on his hometown Dodgers? With the extra finances, do Machado or Harper actually end up in pinstripes?

This is only how things could have been different for one team.

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #27: Troy Tulowitzki (2019)
#Yankees #NYY #Tulo

Injuries beset Tulo again this year, however, it’s fun to imagine what his career could’ve been.

% of Games Played:
First 5 seasons - 83%
Final 7 seasons - 52%

Career avg per 162g: .290/.361/.856 28 HRs 98 RBIs

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #26: Brandon McCarthy (2014)
#Yankees #NYY

With the deadline approaching let’s look back to McCarthy’s perplexing 2014. From a 5.01 ERA in the 1st half with Arizona to a 2.89 in 14 2nd half starts for NY. He then regressed back to a 4.69 in his final 4 seasons.

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

@BryanHoch That series was around when Wells forgot how to hit
https://t.co/PJYct3i77O

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #25: Vernon Wells (2013)
#Yankees #NYY

(Not so) Fun fact: Wells hit .301/.357/.538 w/ 10 HRs in the first 38 games of ‘13. Then proceeded to fall off a cliff to finish with a batting line of .233/.282/.349 w/ 11 HRs in 130 games. Yup, 1 HR in the final 92 games.

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #25: Vernon Wells (2013)
#Yankees #NYY

(Not so) Fun fact: Wells hit .301/.357/.538 w/ 10 HRs in the first 38 games of ‘13. Then proceeded to fall off a cliff to finish with a batting line of .233/.282/.349 w/ 11 HRs in 130 games. Yup, 1 HR in the final 92 games.

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #24: Lance Berkman (August-October 2010)
#Yankees #NYY #BigPuma

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #23: Armando Benitez (August-October 2003)
#Yankees #NYY

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #22: Mark Melancon (2009-2010)
#Yankees #NYY #Stretch

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #21: Ted Lilly (2000-2002)
#Yankees #NYY

[Random Former Yankees @FormerObscure]

Random Yankee #20: Doug Mientkiewicz (2007)
#Yankees #NYY #EyeChart