“That lineup last night was just plain stupid,” Francesa said on “The Mike Francesa Podcast” on Wednesday.
J.D. Davis reacts to a strikeout Tuesday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Judge was walked four times during the game as the Mets pitched around him, choosing to instead attack Davis, who went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a double play before being replaced in the seventh.
“The Yankees ineptitude played strongly into the Mets strategy last night,” Francesa said.”[ Luis] Severino got some buzz because he said the Yankees have two hitters, well… everyone in the world knows that there are two superstars sitting in the two and three slots and nothing else in the lineup.”
Jones also went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts before being replaced, including a strikeout with two on and two outs in the second with the Yankees leading, 1-0.
“Why was Jones in the DH spot? And batting leadoff?” Francesa asked. “Why was Davis, who has been inept, in the four spot? Or [even] in the lineup?”
Mike Francesa crushed the Yankees for this “plain stupid lineup.” YouTube, Mike Francesa Podcast.
Gleyber Torres is leading off Wednesday vs. the Mets.
Francesa postulated that the Yankees decided to put Jones and Davis high up in the lineup because they were facing a southpaw, but still scolded the decision.
The ex-WFAN host added that whether the lineup decisions are coming from “the room,” which could include team higher-ups like general manager Brian Cashman and analytics head Michael Fishman, or from manager Aaron Boone, the thought process didn’t add up.
“If they can’t hit, why do you want them in the lineup?” Francesa continued. “Nobody liked that lineup when you saw it. You didn’t have to be a genius to be like, ‘What is going on?'”
Jahmai Jones went 0-3 with two strikeouts before being pinch hit for in the ninth inning. MLB Photos via Getty Images
Tuesday’s 0-for from Jones highlighted the Yankees’ leadoff woes, and Francesa said he’s been screaming for the Yankees to acquire a true table-setter, with Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon atop his list with the July 30 trade deadline approaching.
“Cashman must figure out and put a body in front of (Juan) Soto that works,” Francesa said. “He has to trade for someone who not only can come in and be versatile but can come in and lead off … It’s critical. I don’t care if you spend a little for it, it’s critical.”
Francesa concluded his rant by calling for Yankees starter Gerrit Cole to uplift the team by giving “six or seven dominant innings” to help the Bronx Bombers avoid a season sweep by the Mets on Wednesday.
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