Locked On Yankees - Daily Podcast On The New York Yankees

Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez have been very impressive at New York Yankees Spring Training. With all the chatter do the two big time prospects have a legitimate chance at winning an Opening Day Roster spot for 2023? Stacey and Steve break down their two cases while looking at recent historical precedent. Then Steve details what it’s been like watching Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in Phoenix, AZ.

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Anthony Rizzo was scratched from the New York Yankees lineup on Sunday with a sore back. Aaron Boone mentioned the Yankees staff was talking things cautiously as they wait out how Rizzo feels. This latest injury is now in a long line of Harrison Bader, Frankie Montas, Carlos Rodon and others. What will the Yankees do if Rizzo goes down for Opening Day? Stacey and Steve give you some options. PLUS! Let’s chat about Oswaldo Cabrera’s latest interview with Yes Network.

Friday's episode with Outfield Depth info

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Oswaldo Cabrera Interview

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Carlos Rodon envisioned as the club’s No. 2 starter after signing a six-year, $162 million contract this past winter -- has been diagnosed with a mild left elbow strain and will begin the season on the injured list, Cashman said.

“I can go out there and perform, but am I performing at my best and how long am I going to last throughout the season if I continue down this road?” Rodón said. “I’m not here to pitch until the All-Star break. I’m here to pitch well into October and whenever this team needs me. If it’s Oct. 5th or it’s the ALDS, I’m taking the ball. I want to pitch.”

Rodón underwent an MRI on Wednesday after experiencing discomfort while throwing sliders during his Grapefruit League debut, in which he permitted five runs over two-plus innings against the Braves in North Port, Fla., and was clocked between 91-94 mph. During that outing, manager Aaron Boone cautioned Rodón against trying to manufacture velocity.

Plus other injuries to Tommy Kahnle, Lou Trivino and Harrison Bader are hampering New York. Steve and Stacey discuss before fielding some viewer quesitons.

Articles Referenced:

https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/carlos-rodon-to-miss-yankees-opener-with-left-forearm-strain

https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/tommy-kahnle-lou-trivino-to-begin-on-injured-list/1146500

https://nypost.com/2023/03/09/yankees-injury-woes-get-worse-with-harrison-bader-scare/

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Frankie Montas said he was not "100 percent" healthy last year when he was traded to the New York Yankees and emphasized that he expects to pitch this season. Montas is expected to miss at least the first half of this season after undergoing surgery last month on the labrum in his pitching shoulder. The right-hander told reporters Wednesday that he tried to "push through" shoulder issues when he joined the Yankees last season after an Aug. 1 trade with the Oakland Athletics.

Aaron Judge said of Anthony Volpe: “I think he’s got all the makeup tools,” Judge said. “He checks a lot of boxes -- defensively, offensively. He’s a tough at-bat. He’s got the speed, which is a big factor now in the game. My thing has always been, if you’re the best player, it shouldn’t matter your age. You should be up helping the New York Yankees. It doesn’t matter if you’re 19 or 41. If you’re the best guy for the job, you should be playing.”

 Plus Steve and Stacey give you updates on the World Baseball Classic!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35811508/frankie-montas-says-100-healthy-traded-yankees

https://nypost.com/2023/03/08/frankie-montas-reveals-he-was-injured-before-yankees-trade/

https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-plays-left-field-talks-anthony-volpe

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Gerrit Cole has quietly become one of the best starting pitchers in baseball. The New York Yankees ace has been the most consistent starter in the game since 2018. Now with Luis Severino, Nestor Cortes, Carlos Rodon, Domingo German and Clarke Schmidt behind him, 2023 is primed to be another stellar season for Cole. Stacey and Steve look at his 2022 numbers in comparison to his career and look to project how he will pitch leading the Yankees starting staff. We look out for years to come and discuss whether he could ever win a Cy Young award and ponder his Hall of Fame candidacy.

Cole speaking about his Spring Training

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Aaron Judge had a historic season in 2022, breaking Roger Maris’ single-season American League home run record. Along the way, the New York Yankees slugger set personal single-season highs in all slash categories, hits, runs scored, RBI and offensive WAR. Today, we ponder what’s in store for Judge in the 2023 season. Can he repeat his MVP performance? What would it take for him to win the award for a second year in a row over Shohei Ohtani? Or is there a more realistic expectation set for him, with his numbers potentially dipping down? Stacey and Steve discuss on today’s Locked On Yankees.

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It appears that the New York Yankees and Aaron Boone will start allowing Oswaldo Cabrera to play centerfield. The young Venezuelan infielder has been asked to play multiple positions in the outfield in the Majors, despite having little to no experience at those positions in his Minor League career. Could they possibly play Cabrera in center over Aaron Judge or Harrison Bader? 

Play, Gleyber Torres recently spoke on the trade rumors that have swirled around him over the last two seasons. How much has it affected him? We discuss this and answer the most impossible Yankees question: Who would you keep between Anthony Volpe, Oswald Peraza, Cabrera and Jasson Dominguez?

Gleyber Torres Q&A: On trade rumors, mentoring and baseball’s unwritten rules:

https://theathletic.com/4257721/2023/02/28/yankees-gleyber-torres-interview/

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New York Yankees pitcher Wandy Peralta struck out Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano in just under 20 seconds during Thursday’s spring training game against Pittsburgh.

With two outs left in the second inning and the Yankees up 3-0, Peralta wasted no time on the mound.

The 31-year-old pitcher started Marcano’s at-bat with a quick strike, and subsequently started his windup for his next pitch with 12 seconds still left on the pitch clock. Marcano fouled the pitch off to bring the count to 0-2. (New York Post)

We update the catching injury situation to Josh Breaux, Ben Rortvedt and Austin Wells.

Later in the show, we answer YOUR questions about the shortstop battle and Gleyber Torres potential trades.

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Estevan Florial, once the New York Yankees top prospect, is out of Minor League options. The Yankees need to decide whether he will be on the Major League roster or will be placed on waivers. He hasn't had consistent MLB time yet, and is battling for a roster spot with Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza, Rafael Ortega and Willie Calhoun for the 26th spot. Would Florial even get consistent playing time in the bigs? Can the Yankees hang on to him somehow?

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The New York Yankees have a lot of young talent from Jasson Dominguez to Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera and Anthony Volpe. Who are some hidden breakout candidates this year at Spring Training? There's a battle for positions in the bullpen from setup man to closer and of course, backups for second, short and third base.

We discuss Estevan Florial, Tyler Hardman, Jasson Dominguez, Elijah Dunham, Jhony Brito, Jimmy Cordero and Ryan Weber. Who might make the club out of Spring Trainging?

TOP Breakout Candidates at Yankees SPRING TRAINING

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