JUST ANOTHER STUPID LOSS TO A LAST PLACE TEAM

"...it’s Warren vs. Trevor Rogers, and let’s be honest—Warren has been a coin flip all year. Heads: solid outing. Tails: bullpen at it again in the 4th inning. Which, again, brings me back to the point: if this team wants to actually make October matter, the rotation has to learn how to carry its weight."

--Robert Casey, Bleeding Yankee Blue

I'm not saying I'm right, I'm just saying that the Yankees played a last place team, and their starter was a coin flip. And last night they lost. That means 3 games out of first place in the AL and ranking as the top Wild Card spot with a 3-game lead over Boston. But time is running out, and playing this stupid game of grab ass right before the end of the season is nerve racking for any fan... but blame the Yankees administrators and manager for inconsistency, unclear goals and a team that gets jerked around more than a snake in my clogged shower drain.  

For us fans, it's no longer fun. It's agony watching this front office and manager trot out this team. If they would just let them play, we would not be in this situation. Instead, they sit Caballero for Volpe like they think no one is gonna notice and Volpe is 0-3 again. By the way, I thought Volpe was hurt? But no... they lie, they gaslight us all to try and prove to the Yankee fan base that they know what they're doing.  

Caballero was consistent while he was filling in for Volpe.  Nearly every night he was getting a hit, scoring a run, knocking in an RBI.  Volpe? 1 for his last 7 in 2 games. Trust me, there is a significant difference.

This is just me looking at the numbers every day while Cabellaro was the starting shortstop.  You don't have to be a brain surgeon to know that he is consistent and making an impact, and so naturally that translates into making gut decisions, meaning, obviously this guy needs to be on the field every night, and that's just his batting numbers... his defense is better than Volpe as well and so I ask... why did Boone sneak Volpe back on the field?

The Yankees spent Friday night in Baltimore doing what they’ve done far too often this season: wasting opportunities and letting Aaron Boone’s decision-making hang over them like a rain cloud. They managed just one measly hit off Rogers in six innings, then made a late push against the Orioles’ bullpen, only to fizzle out in a 4-2 loss at Camden Yards.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. at least gave us something to cheer about, launching a two-run bomb in the seventh that officially punched his ticket into the 30-30 club. Great for Jazz, not so great for the Yankees, who once again flirted with momentum but refused to commit.

So, what was the issue? Was Rogers lights-out? Was Anthony Volpe’s 0-for-3 just another brick in the wall of offensive frustration? Or maybe it’s Boone treating his lineup card like a Sudoku puzzle. I’ll take “a little bit of all three” for 500, Alex.

Meanwhile the Blue Jays got walloped by the Royals, gift-wrapping a chance for the Yankees to gain ground. Naturally, they said “no thanks” and stayed three games back in the AL East with just eight left, and don’t forget Toronto owns the tiebreaker. Yes, the Yankees still hold the top wild-card spot ahead of the Astros and Red Sox, but it’s hard to feel secure when inconsistency is the house style and Boone’s game management makes you wonder if he’s secretly working for the opposition.

Look, leadership matters. Real leadership creates clarity, unity, and direction. It builds trust, inspires people, and gives everyone a fighting chance. Boone, on the other hand, doesn’t even seem to be fielding the right nine players on a given night. The man couldn’t lead a marching band down Broadway, let alone the Yankees into October glory.

More baseball today. Maybe a win. Maybe another comedy of errors. Either way, Yankee fans, keep the rosary beads close.