How much of a leash do you think he gets? The upside is very real and feels like it’s worth it to the Yankees to try to get him right, at least for the first month or so.
It’s only him and Peraza for that job, so if Peraza starts dominating AAA while Volpe struggles, they could flip for a bit, I guess.
Volpe has led off twice in games DJ has missed, the other 11 games hitting 9th. 2 of his 3 extra base hits came in the two leadoff games, he has a good eye and is a huge SB threat, 3rd in the AL currently with 6 behind Mullins and Mateo.
Agreed. Have to think leadoff is coming at some point. Seems to be turning things around these last few games. Not making enough hard contact but I suspect that changes soon.
Last 5 games have been promising. A hit in every game and only 2K’s. Interestingly, all 7 of his SBs have come at home. Have to think some multi-hit games are coming.
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A 21-year-old hitting a grand slam in the World Series. Unbelievable, almost. Especially with how younger players are coddled so much nowadays.
He needs to lay off high fastballs, which his swing path can't really get to, but I think he will only get better at everything with experience. He made a fantastic leaping catch of a line drive last night, I've been very impressed with his defense so far after the reports coming in that he would probably be an adequate defensive SS but not actually good.
Agreed. Still gets fooled by some pitchers but I think he’ll eventually get up to .250 or .260 with probably a .340-.350 OBP and betting slugging. That, combined with the good defense and speed on the bases, equates to a pretty valuable player.
One hundred percent agreed, Gleyber's defense at 2B continues to hurt NY and he cannot play anywhere else (except DH obv). I am not sure if they'd flip Peraza and Volpe until next spring, but they really need to be the two middle infielders ASAP.I think Volpe would look even better at 2B.
Peraza will hit if given enough time. DJ is good at third. Move Gleyber now before he craters again.
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Feel like the ROY ship has sailed. Kid is hitting .188. It’ll be an interesting discussion. His upside is real and there may not be much to gain from AAA at bats.
He still has 0.9 bWAR despite playing like this, Gunnar Henderson is at 0.7, Yoshida is at 1.1 (just the first couple I looked up). I agree it's low probability but if he did heat up, he could pile up value quickly playing competent SS and stealing bases.
Yeah, if he survives the road trip, Yankees are probably committed to him for the duration. But wouldn’t be shocked to see a “get right” demotion soon while giving a hot hitting Peraza a chance. I follow him quite a bit and he always seems to get down 0-2.
Ha, yeah. Volpe put a coin in the parking meter with like 3 minutes to go. Nice timing.
I know it's sexy to talk about stance, but some of this may just be adjustments.
Has really cut down his K's since that disastrous double header day against the Sox when he went 0-7, 5K. "Only" 6K in last 9 games now, which I think is the best indication that he's more comfortable at the plate.
Please don't give John Sterling any ideas.I would have titled this thread, "Que Sera, Sera, Whatever Volpe, Volpe", or substitute Volbe for Wolpe.
