LET'S HOPE LOCASTRO'S GRIT RUBS OFF ON THE YANKEES WHILE HE RECOVERS!

Say what you will about a guy like Tim Locastro, but losing him could definitely hurt the Yankees. His grit, his determination is something the Yankees desperately needed and without him, you have to wonder if the Yanks can continue they're more aggressive ways.  Since Tim got to the Bronx... that missing spark was found!

Timmy's catch last night was spectacular. It was vital in the Yankees win, but now he's out, hurt... and that sucks.

SYR.com writes:

"Locastro is headed to the IL, after suffering a knee injury on Saturday night. The New York Yankees outfielder made a catch in left field, crashing into the wall in the first inning.... Aaron Boone said that Locastro tore his ACL."

What a catch from T-Lo 👏 pic.twitter.com/LjyAE7fq42

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 18, 2021

And NJ.com has this:

"“I feel for him,” LeMahieu said. “It was a heck of a catch. Got up and still threw it, saved a run. Stayed in the game. He’s a beast. Obviously, disappointed. I hear he’s hurting, but it seems like he’s in good spirit. But, yeah, great catch.”

But this is the point of my concern. This is a D3 athlete, Ithaca College that made it to the big leagues. A pretty cool feat when you think about it. And when it comes to grit, that's what Locastro had to have to make it all the way to the major leagues and then to his favorite team, the New York Yankees.  

My point? This guy is going all out to prove a point... he belongs here... and that is what BYB has been talking about for years. It's about grit and determination and not being complacent.  

Suzie Pinstripe said it when she was in that documentary about Ty Hensley on FOX Nation a while back. Grit matters!

While Ty is not Tim... the message is the same. GRIT... the willingness to do whatever it takes to make it to the majors, to open eyes and to do great things.  

The Yankees won last night, but you have to wonder if they would have if that catch from Locastro isn't made.  

Bottom line, guys like Locastro help and provide a spark... but mingle them in with this talented Yankee team and watch grit get contagiuous.  Let's hope it sticks and this team can continue to win.  

Go Yanks... go! Win another one! Win one for Timmy!