Podument Park: A New York Yankees Podcast
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When there’s no real explanation for something, the best way to explain what happened is with a simple “somehow.” If it’s good enough for a billion-dollar franchise to explain their villain coming back from the dead, then it’s good enough for me. Somehow, the Yankees managed to win four games and two series this week. They weren’t the most exciting wins, but wins are wins and right now that’s all that matters.
Andrew and Kunj talk about how the Yankees desperately need to find ways to win games without Aaron Judge and the offense just needs to look somewhat competent. They offered some praise at least for doing just that with a 4-2 showing against Seattle and Texas. The Yanks “did something” and found ways to win without their captain. If they can put together a more sustainable approach and keep stealing wins, they should be able to stay afloat in the race until Aaron Judge returns.
Unfortunately, as also discussed on the podcast, the latest on No. 99 shows that there’s still no real timetable and he’ll presumably be out longer than anyone initially thought or expected, now that there’s confirmation of a a torn ligament in his toe. Fortunately, we did also have some good injury updates for Ian Hamilton who should rejoin the team in Oakland and Carlos Rodón, whose Yankees debut actually appears to be on the horizon. As always, we end by checking in on Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard, before handing out our weekly Yankee and Manfreds of the Week. Hooray for the inexplicable Billy McKinney!
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Podument Park Ep. 22: I Survived 2023 And All I Got Was This Lousy Podcast
Podument Park Ep. 21: Searching for Purpose and Finding Vidal Nuño
Podument Park Ep. 20: Pereira, Peraza, and a 2013 Yankees Game
Podument Park Ep. 19: The Yankees Are Bad
Podument Park Ep. 18: A Troubling Trade Deadline
Podument Park Ep. 17: First Man Down
Podument Park Ep. 16: A Feckless First Half
Podument Park Ep. 14: Futility at Fenway
Podument Park Ep. 13: No Show (vs.) Sox
Podument Park Ep. 12: DFA the Dodgers’ Bullpen Fence
Podument Park Ep. 11: Judge in God Mode (Again)
Podument Park Ep. 10: A Successful Yet Chaotic Road Trip
Podument Park Ep. 9: Not Dead Yet?
Podument Park Ep. 8: Your Last-Place Yankees
Podument Park Ep. 7: Boo York, Boo York
Podument Park Ep. 6: Tonys Only
Podument Park Ep. 5: Cheers for Cole, Jeers for Big G's Hammy
Pod. Park Twittercast Ep. 2: Franchy, Hicks, and Ruminating on the Rays
Podument Park Ep. 4: Vive la Franch!
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