Feature Yankees Hot Corner – Was Stroman’s last start an audition for Yanks? by Chris Passarelli July 15, 2019 Marcus Stroman will never be Jon Lester, or Justin Verlander or any major addition at the MLB Trade Deadline. However, he may be the perfect addition to an up and down Yankees rotation. Stroman’s record isn’t pretty (5-10) but he pitched incredibly well on Sunday against the Yankees in a 4-2 loss. Stroman’s statline is as follows; Six innings, seven hits, three runs, two walks and seven strikeouts. He isn’t Nolan Ryan but his exuberance and moxie makes him a perfect candidate to pitch in big moments on the world’s biggest baseball stage. Marcus Stroman is a Long Island native (attended Pat-Med High School in Medford) and although his stature isn’t big (5’8, 180 lbs) he pitches larger than life and has the attitude to match. Stroman’s confidence borders on cocky and although he’s got excellent stuff he tends to get inside his own head sometimes. However, with that high compete level comes a never say die attitude and that’s exactly what the Yankees are looking for. Add in the fact that he’s a groundout pitcher and he checks off pretty much all the boxes that the Yankees need heading into the postseason. With Luis Severino and Dellin Betances on the mend and hopefully coming back soon, the Yankees will have an array of pitchers to choose from if (when) they make the postseason. A pitcher like Stroman will add an injection of youth into the veteran heavy rotation, and give the Yankees a much needed confidence boost. Post Views: 1,036 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chris Passarelli Football Editor - Hockey Editor - New York Islanders Lead Writer - New York Lizards Lead Writer - UConn Football Lead Writer Latest posts by Chris Passarelli (see all) NFL Network to Premiere ‘The Top 100 Players of 2020’ on July 26 - July 22, 2020 The ‘Toilet Bowl’ may be coming to Western New York - July 16, 2020 Bigger is Better; SoFi Stadium Completes Largest Videoboard in Sports - July 1, 2020 Smoltz, Vrabel and Brown talk American Century Championship and Everything in Between - June 30, 2020 Related TopicsMarcus StromanNew York YankeesToronto Blue Jays Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on March 15, 2021 Will Michael Jordan’s Exclusive Golf Course Enable Him To Take On The Pros? by Katie Malespina | posted on March 30, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren by Brandon Berrios | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Yankees GBU – Another series win in the bag New Jersey Splits Series With Québec to Begin Second Half