{"id":298291,"date":"2021-07-14T02:18:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T23:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/"},"modified":"2021-07-14T02:18:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T23:18:31","slug":"whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/","title":{"rendered":"#Who&#8217;s responsible for ugly first half?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276ad9cf8af\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Nestor_Cortes_A\" >Nestor Cortes: A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Aaron_Judge_A\" >Aaron Judge: A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Jonathan_Loaisiga_A\" >Jonathan Loaisiga: A-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Luis_Cessa_B\" >Luis Cessa: B+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Chad_Green_B\" >Chad Green: B+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Lucas_Luetge_B\" >Lucas Luetge: B+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Gerrit_Cole_B\" >Gerrit Cole: B+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Kyle_Higashioka_B\" >Kyle Higashioka: B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Giancarlo_Stanton_B\" >Giancarlo Stanton: B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Gio_Urshela_B\" >Gio Urshela: B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Michael_King_B\" >Michael King: B-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Jordan_Montgomery_C\" >Jordan Montgomery: C+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Domingo_German_C\" >Domingo German: C<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Rougned_Odor_C\" >Rougned Odor: C<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Gary_Sanchez_C\" >Gary Sanchez: C<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Miguel_Andujar_C\" >Miguel Andujar: C-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Brett_Gardner_C\" >Brett Gardner: C-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#DJ_LeMahieu_C\" >DJ LeMahieu: C-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Wandy_Peralta_C\" >Wandy Peralta: C-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Jameson_Taillon_C\" >Jameson Taillon: C-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Aroldis_Chapman_D\" >Aroldis Chapman: D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Gleyber_Torres_D\" >Gleyber Torres: D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Luke_Voit_D\" >Luke Voit: D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Deivi_Garcia_D\" >Deivi Garcia: D-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Clint_Frazier_F\" >Clint Frazier: F<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Justin_Wilson_F\" >Justin Wilson: F<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Aaron_Hicks_Incomplete\" >Aaron Hicks: Incomplete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Corey_Kluber_Incomplete\" >Corey Kluber: Incomplete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Darren_ODay_Incomplete\" >Darren O\u2019Day: Incomplete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Aaron_Boone_D\" >Aaron Boone: D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whos-responsible-for-ugly-first-half\/#Brian_Cashman_D\" >Brian Cashman: D<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Who&#8217;s responsible for ugly first half?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Yankees have been among MLB\u2019s biggest dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointments in the first half. World <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> aspirations have turned into the Yankees trying to get back into the wild-card race in the second half, as the Red Sox and Rays take control of the AL East. And just when they seem ready to turn things around, they suffer a disastrous defeat \u2014 like Sunday in Houston. Who\u2019s responsible for the subpar showing in The Bronx? Let\u2019s grade it out:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nestor_Cortes_A\"><\/span>Nestor Cortes: A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lefty hasn\u2019t pitched much, but he\u2019s pitched well and he provided two important outings late in the first half against the Mets and Houston.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aaron_Judge_A\"><\/span>Aaron Judge: A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Judge has been the lone constant in the Yankees\u2019 lineup, providing power and the ability to get on base. Just as importantly, he\u2019s been able to stay on the field, despite dealing with an unspecified lower-body injury.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Aaron Judge\" class=\"wp-image-18803814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210629_YankeesAngels_006cs.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210629_YankeesAngels_006cs.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210629_YankeesAngels_006cs.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210629_YankeesAngels_006cs.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210629_YankeesAngels_006cs.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Aaron Judge has remained consistent in the field and in his batting, one of the few players on the Yankees roster who have provided an offensive edge.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">for the NY POST<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jonathan_Loaisiga_A\"><\/span>Jonathan Loaisiga: A-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The right-hander continues to get better and has been as reliable as any arm in the Yankees\u2019 bullpen. He\u2019s had a pair of brutal outings, but has bounced back and otherwise been dominant, gaining the Yankees\u2019 trust.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luis_Cessa_B\"><\/span>Luis Cessa: B+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once known as an innings-eater out of the bullpen, Cessa has become a more important weapon the last two years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chad_Green_B\"><\/span>Chad Green: B+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green has mostly been terrific. But the few clunkers have been memorable and damaging. He\u2019s now had a pair of brutal outings against Houston and another against Boston. Each helped cost the Yankees <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s \u2014 including the finale of the first half. Otherwise, the right-hander has been superb and been a main reason the bullpen has survived Aroldis Chapman\u2019s meltdown and Zack Britton\u2019s prolonged absence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucas_Luetge_B\"><\/span>Lucas Luetge: B+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The left-hander, who hadn\u2019t pitched in the majors since 2015, has emerged as a reliable option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gerrit_Cole_B\"><\/span>Gerrit Cole: B+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Yankees\u2019 $324 million ace looked the part in the early going of the regular season, striking out batters at a record pace and building on a strong start to his Yankees career. Then came MLB\u2019s crackdown on sticky substances and Cole became a different pitcher- someone with an ERA north of 5.00. He rebounded with a brilliant, 129-pitch shutout in Houston before the break. How Cole adapts to this new substance-free reality will play a large role in the fate of the Yankees\u2019 season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" alt=\"Gerrit Cole\" class=\"wp-image-18803916 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees18CW.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees18CW.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees18CW.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees18CW.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees18CW.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Gerrit Cole has struggled with his consistency since the sticky substance crackdown; however, a 129-pitch shutout against the Astros may hint at a turnaround.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kyle_Higashioka_B\"><\/span>Kyle Higashioka: B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After briefly overtaking Gary Sanchez as the starting catcher, Higashioka has settled back into the backup role. He\u2019s also been behind the plate for Gerrit Cole\u2019s excellent start to the year and ensuing struggles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giancarlo_Stanton_B\"><\/span>Giancarlo Stanton: B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stanton\u2019s numbers are solid, but not what he produced when he was in Miami. He carried the offense when he was the hottest hitter on the planet in late April and early May, but still goes through too many down times and remains locked at DH.<\/p>\n<p>        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Podcast\" width=\"100%\" height=\"188px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.acast.com\/pinstripe-pod\/yankees-nightmareendingtouglyfirsthalffeat.rickiericardo?accentColor=2a2a2a&amp;bgColor=f6f6f6&amp;font-family=proxima%20nova&amp;logo=false&amp;secondaryColor=cc3333\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><br \/>\n        <\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gio_Urshela_B\"><\/span>Gio Urshela: B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He\u2019s not hitting as well as he did in previous seasons, but Urshela has provided some decent offense and has continued to play a superb third base- as well as a pretty good shortstop, when needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michael_King_B\"><\/span>Michael King: B-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The right-hander has been excellent in long relief, but a disappointment when given the opportunity to start.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jordan_Montgomery_C\"><\/span>Jordan Montgomery: C+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The left-hander has been fine, but the Yankees are still waiting for him to take the next step to a No. 2 starter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Domingo German\" class=\"wp-image-18803751 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210630_YankeesAngels_005cs.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210630_YankeesAngels_005cs.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210630_YankeesAngels_005cs.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210630_YankeesAngels_005cs.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/20210630_YankeesAngels_005cs.1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Domingo German has struggled with consistency over the past month, his ERA plummeting.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">for the NY POST<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domingo_German_C\"><\/span>Domingo German: C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a tense return from his suspension for violating MLB\u2019s domestic violence protocols, German started slowly, but recovered after a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to the minors and pitched well. But he\u2019s had a disappointing last month.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rougned_Odor_C\"><\/span>Rougned Odor: C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Yankees picked up Odor off the scrap heap and at times, it looks like he\u2019ll never get another hit. But he delivered some big ones in the early going and occasionally shows flashes at the plate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" alt=\"Gary Sanchez\" class=\"wp-image-18803963 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees69CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees69CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees69CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees69CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062721Yankees69CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Gary Sanchez has failed to live up to the hype this season.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gary_Sanchez_C\"><\/span>Gary Sanchez: C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The streaky Sanchez has lived up to his reputation in the first half. His nightmarish 2020 continued into this season before he broke out in May with a phenomenal stretch. But he finished the first half in a slump. His numbers are OK \u2014 especially for a catcher, but the Yankees had higher expectations from a guy that was once one of the premier right-handed hitters in the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miguel_Andujar_C\"><\/span>Miguel Andujar: C-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other than a stretch in early June when his power briefly returned, it\u2019s been another lost season for Andujar, who doesn\u2019t have a position and can\u2019t stay healthy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brett_Gardner_C\"><\/span>Brett Gardner: C-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Yankees brought Gardner back to be a fourth outfielder, but injuries to Aaron Hicks and others have forced the 37-year-old to play center field regularly and it\u2019s taken its toll.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" alt=\"DJ LeMahieu\" class=\"wp-image-18803687 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/060321Yankees77CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/060321Yankees77CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/060321Yankees77CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/060321Yankees77CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/060321Yankees77CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>DJ LeMahieu looks nothing like the slugger he was in his first two seasons with the Yankees.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DJ_LeMahieu_C\"><\/span>DJ LeMahieu: C-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After signing a six-year, $90 million deal in the offseason, LeMahieu looked nothing like the hitter the Yankees saw during his first two seasons in The Bronx. Some believed he was particularly affected by pitchers\u2019 advanced spin rates and he\u2019s hit better since the crackdown on sticky substances began and his defensive versatility has been helpful again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wandy_Peralta_C\"><\/span>Wandy Peralta: C-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lefty was solid after coming over from San Francisco in exchange for Mike Tauchmna, but less effective lately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jameson_Taillon_C\"><\/span>Jameson Taillon: C-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Expected to provide a jolt to the rotation, the right-hander has instead had difficulty adjusting to the new approach he developed in coming back from a second Tommy John surgery, but has been good in three of his last four.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aroldis_Chapman_D\"><\/span>Aroldis Chapman: D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like Cole, it\u2019s been a tale of two seasons for the closer- although the reason for the collapse is a little less clear. Chapman\u2019s spin rate hasn\u2019t been down that much since MLB\u2019s crackdown, but he\u2019s gone from as dominant a regular season stretch by a closer to completely lost, practically overnight. If the Yankees aren\u2019t able to get Chapman and Cole right, it doesn\u2019t matter what else they do.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" alt=\"Gleyber Torres\" class=\"wp-image-18803638 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062821Yankees48CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062821Yankees48CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062821Yankees48CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062821Yankees48CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/062821Yankees48CW.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The first half of Gleyber Torres\u2019 season has been defined by mistakes.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gleyber_Torres_D\"><\/span>Gleyber Torres: D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what was the fluke? The Yankees were hoping it was last year\u2019s miserable season from Torres, but maybe it was his first two seasons in the majors, when he was an All-Star. His power has vanished and he still makes too many mistakes at shortstop.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luke_Voit_D\"><\/span>Luke Voit: D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He\u2019s been unable to stay healthy and hasn\u2019t found his home run stroke.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deivi_Garcia_D\"><\/span>Deivi Garcia: D-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He wasn\u2019t bad in his one major league appearance this season, but the right-hander\u2019s struggles in the minors have prevented him from being an option in The Bronx.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clint_Frazier_F\"><\/span>Clint Frazier: F<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anointed the starting left fielder in the offseason, Frazier lost his job and is now on the IL.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Justin_Wilson_F\"><\/span>Justin Wilson: F<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signed in the offseason, the veteran lefty has been awful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aaron_Hicks_Incomplete\"><\/span>Aaron Hicks: Incomplete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The injury-prone Hicks is lost for the season again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corey_Kluber_Incomplete\"><\/span>Corey Kluber: Incomplete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The right-hander was pitching well when he went down with another shoulder injury and his no-hitter in Texas was among the Yankees\u2019 only highlights of the first half.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darren_ODay_Incomplete\"><\/span>Darren O\u2019Day: Incomplete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Had up and down results before going down with a rotator cuff injury and then a strained hamstring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Aaron Boone\" class=\"wp-image-18804033 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Aaron-Boone-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Aaron-Boone-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Aaron-Boone-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Aaron-Boone-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Aaron-Boone-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Manager Aaron Boone has failed to use his talented players and start winning.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aaron_Boone_D\"><\/span>Aaron Boone: D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Yankees insist there is enough talent on the roster to contend, but the fourth-year manager hasn\u2019t been able to tap into it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brian_Cashman_D\"><\/span>Brian Cashman: D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An offseason that included signing Kluber, Gardner, O\u2019Day and Wilson and trading for Taillon has, at best, been a disappointment. 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