The Yankees don't have all their top players on this team right now. They have a bunch of guys that were signed or called up to help while the "top" players healed. And this has been going on all freakin' season.
Early on I hated every bit of it. I still rooted hard and they all slowly impressed me. And while I was accused of not being a true Yankee fan (whatever that means), I never left my team behind. I just approached fandom in a different light when it came to my newly manufactured Yankees. I'm glad I did... because if I put too much pressure on myself or on this team... and me being the superstitious one... I know I would have ruined some cosmic alignment of planets or something.
This team is so much fun!
Every game there's a different star. A few days ago a guy like DJ LeMaheiu was hitless all game just to walk off the Yankees in monumental fashion and then yesterday, a dude named Mike Ford... who really has had a baseball journey of essentially NO highlights.... comes to the Yankees and becomes a superstar.
Not only all season... but yesterday in particular.
ANOTHER WALKOFF.
ANOTHER STAR.
I love what I see!
Our pal Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record writes:
"...As he came to bat next, “you’re not down (a run), thanks to Gardy for that,’ Ford said. 'It’s the same approach but just a little more relaxed.’
Jumping on a full-count delivery for his 10th homer of the year, Ford gave a little flip of the bat as he watched the ball sail into the Yankees bullpen in right-center field.
'Didn’t even realize it until I saw the video,’ Ford said of casually tossing the bat aside. As for his latest Next-Man moment, 'the organization does a great job of preparing uns.
'When we get our chance, we want to run with it.’"
This team plays to win. The chemistry is perfect. Dare I say, I have seen a ton of Yankee teams over the years. My favorite is the 1998 Yankees. This however may be my new favorite.
Happy Labor Day everyone.
Go Yanks!
Just think Ford hit a blast pinch hitting for Fazier who had a walk in 3 at bats and 2 ground outs.
ReplyDeleteHowever both those balls smoked at 105 off the bat but right at someone.
Not sure if I want Encarnation back might just mess up the chemistry and let's face it Hardy may not have the arm Hicks does but he sure plays a better CF.
Not sure Voit is well his balls since getting hurt the first time are not screaming off his bat , that or pitching has figured him out.