FORMER YANKEE JUST SIGNED WITH THE NEW YORK GIANTS

We don’t usually spend much time checking in on former Yankees here. I mean, I'm kind of lying... we certainly do. But as you know our main focus is me yelling into the void about the current Yankees front office and whatever disaster they’ve cooked up lately. If you’re reading this blog, you already know that. But every now and then, we like to take a little detour and see what some of our old friends are up to.

And today? Oh, today, we’ve got a good one.

Let’s talk about none other than Russell Wilson.

Yes, that Russell Wilson. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, the guy who made a name for himself tearing up defenses, and oh yeah, a former Yankee—if only briefly. If you’ve somehow erased this piece of Yankees lore from your brain, let’s take a little trip down memory lane.

Back in the spring of 2018, Wilson spent some time in Yankees camp. He was technically acquired in a deal with the Texas Rangers, and for a short, magical moment, he put on the pinstripes and took some swings with the big boys. Did it mean anything? Not really. Was it fun? Absolutely.

 

The man even took batting practice and looked like he belonged—because let’s be honest, he’s good at just about everything.

But fast forward to today, and Wilson isn’t making headlines for anything baseball-related. Nope—he’s back in the NFL news cycle, and in a big way.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Wilson just inked a one-year deal with the New York Giants worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. That’s right, Wilson is heading back to New York, but this time he’ll be suiting up in blue instead of the classic Yankee navy.

What makes this move even more poetic? The guy won a Super Bowl in MetLife Stadium when he was with the Seahawks. So, in a way, he’s coming home—just not in the way Yankees fans might have imagined.

Now, let’s talk about the state of the Giants for a second. They’ve been floundering for years, about as lost as a Daniel Jones deep ball. The Jets have been right there with them, both teams somehow managing to turn a city that thrives on greatness into a comedy of errors. But now? Now they’ve got Wilson in the mix.

Oh, and did I mention they just signed Jameis Winston too? That means the Giants’ quarterback room now includes Wilson, Winston, and Tommy DeVito. If that doesn’t scream “entertainment,” I don’t know what does. This could either be a redemption story for the ages or an absolute circus, and I’m here for it either way.

But let’s not lose sight of the important part here: Wilson, a former Yankee (kind of), is back in New York. And while he won’t be hitting dingers in the Bronx anytime soon, it’s always fun to see a guy who once wore the pinstripes finding success elsewhere.

So here’s to Russell Wilson—Super Bowl champ, former Yankee, and now, the guy who might just save the Giants (or at least make them marginally more watchable).

Best of luck, Russ. We’ll be watching.