The SSTN Podcast (9/1/25)
- Paul Semendinger

- Sep 2
- 1 min read
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If Luis Gil could just reduce the BB's, he'd have ACE potential. He's damn-near unhittable at times. I worry about him out of the pen. Walks are the bane of managers everywhere - especially in the post-season. Warren may be the better choice to pitch in relief.
As for Austin Slater's upcoming reactivation, I think Escarra's presence is too valuable to return to the minors. He gives Boone enormous flexibility into how best to deploy/substitute for Wells/Rice. I'd expect the NYY's to go back to 13 p's, likely DFA'ing Blackburn.
Solid analysis on Ben Rice. People forget/don't realize he hit 31 HR's last year in just 441 AB's split between the NYY's/AAA and AA. He has another gear! Play th…