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Michael Kay rips Yankeesâ handling of young star: It âscreams out platoonâ
TL;DR
Michael Kay criticizes the Yankees for their handling of young player Ben Rice, pointing out a contradiction in manager Aaron Boone's statements about Rice not being a platoon player. Kay highlights that Rice's lack of starts against left-handed pitchers suggests otherwise.
Key points
- Michael Kay criticizes Yankees' handling of Ben Rice
- Aaron Boone denies Rice is a platoon player
- Rice sits out against left-handed starters
- Kay highlights contradiction in Boone's statements
- Discussion aired on ESPN New York
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Thereâs a fascinating contradiction brewing in the Bronx, and Michael Kay isnât letting it slide.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Ben Rice isnât a platoon player. When asked by reporters, his response? âHell no.â
But hereâs the problem: when Rice sits in four out of five games against left-handed starters, it screams platoon.
âIs Rice a platoon player? And excuse my language, but Boone says, âHell no.â But when he doesnât start in four or five games against a lefthander, it kind of screams out platoon,â Kay said on his ESPN New York show on Wednesday, via YouTube.
The Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt, a veteran slugger with elite credentials against left-handed pitching.
Heâs a clubhouse asset. Everybody loves the guy. He wanted to be in New York. The problem? He can only play one positionâfirst base.
And Ben Rice, the Yankeesâ starting first baseman, is currently one of their most productive hitters.
âSince he can only play one position, heâs going to replace Rice against left-handed pitching. So even though youâll deploy Rice off the bench later in the game when they go to a right-hander in the bullpen, youâre taking at bats away from one of the best hitters in your lineup,â Kay explained.
The Yankees have faced five left-handed starters this season. Rice has sat in four of those games.
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Q&A
Why is Michael Kay critical of the Yankees' handling of Ben Rice?
Michael Kay criticizes the Yankees because he believes their decision to sit Ben Rice against left-handed pitchers indicates he is being treated as a platoon player, despite manager Aaron Boone's denial.
What did Aaron Boone say about Ben Rice's role on the team?
Aaron Boone stated that Ben Rice is not a platoon player, emphatically responding 'Hell no' when asked about it.
How often is Ben Rice sitting out against left-handed pitchers?
Ben Rice has been sitting out four out of five games against left-handed starters, which raises questions about his role.
What platform did Michael Kay use to express his views on the Yankees?
Michael Kay expressed his views on the Yankees' handling of Ben Rice during his show on ESPN New York.
