Makes a lot of sense. Give live MLB reps in relatively low stress environment for a month and see what you've got. If Jasson hits .125 in September, you know he needs more seasoning. If he performs well, he hasn't won the job in 2024 but you have a pretty good sense for roster planning in the offseason. Volpe is has cut down the strike out rate a decent amount and his ABs have been better on the occasions I've seen. He also has a pretty low BABIP. If he finishes strong and Jasson has a nice month, things look more promising for this franchise.Oh yeah!
10 days ago I talked about how NY had it in their own power to promote four guys to try to reinvigorate the team whenever they wanted, now all four will be up.
Off Verlander! Opposite field! First MLB swing ever! Ridiculous.So cool when they get that first AB homer. Fairy tale stuff.
That part we knew from the start, from page 1 of this thread:I like the fact that Jasson wanted to give that interview with Karl Ravech in English. He seems to have a quiet confidence about himself.
ESPN also reported Jasson is named after Jason Giambi. Father was and is a Yankee fan.
Thanks. The memory fades at 76. I truly did not know the pronunciation was Jason.That part we knew from the start, from page 1 of this thread:
"Before Dominguez was born in February 2003, his father, Felix Dominguez, and his mother, Dorca Gonzalez, were trying to settle on a name. His dad had the perfect one: Jasson, like Jason Giambi. Yes, Felix Dominguez, an enormous Yankees fan, really did name his son after Jason Giambi, and, yes, that second "s" really is superfluous and it's pronounced like Jason."
Would you mind pasting the comment so folks don’t have to click through? I appreciate it.
I paraphrased it in the previous post.Would you mind pasting the comment so folks don’t have to click through? I appreciate it.
Ahh, I didn’t realize the posts were related.I paraphrased it in the previous post.
Only 3 K’s so far. Has had a few tough outs. Seeing the ball incredibly well right now.Great start. Keep it going kiddo.
View: https://twitter.com/OptaSTATS/status/1699603946405277786?s=20
Gross.“Dominguez (20 yrs old) is the youngest player since at least 1901 with 3+ HR and 7+ hits in their first 5 career games“-Katie Sharp
That ducking sucksPer Boone he has a torn UCL
Jasson Dominguez has a torn ulnar collateral ligament, Aaron Boone said.
View: https://twitter.com/bryanhoch/status/1700988117384417485?s=46
Also per Dominguez: he felt pain Last Sunday, tried to play thru it. Then told the yankee training staff on Wednesday. But then played Thursday/Friday and Saturday..Boone said surgery has not been scheduled yet. Recovery time for a position player is 9-10 months.
https://x.com/bryanhoch/status/1700988336767459579
View: https://twitter.com/brendankutynj/status/1700994929038963092?s=46Dominguez said he didn’t feel any pain in his elbow until Sunday, played through it, told trainers about it Wednesday and it just kept getting worse.
Will they? Shouldn't he accumulate service time even on the IL?You guys are getting soft. A Yankee super prospect won't be able to get back until the All Star break next year when he'll be all of 21. What a tragedy! I guess I'm a little sad that they'll get to control his rights for another year in his prime. That sucks.
Dominguez on the roster so quickly is going to be tricky. I bet he seems some extended time in the minors until he can at least play the OF.
Yeah, barring injuries, it will be difficult, but these things usually have a way of working out.Dominguez on the roster so quickly is going to be tricky. I bet he seems some extended time in the minors until he can at least play the OF.