The ups and downs of this Yankees team is truly a novel; not a best selling one, but a novel at the very least. As a person who did the required reading when asked, the last half of this story is a tough one to get through given the roller coaster plot that keeps you on your toes. Perhaps Yankees Play by Play Announcer Michael Kay said it best on Sunday when he called this Yankee performance a "Jekyll & Hyde" season. And given the suspense that the team is putting us through with the different flavors of baseball they are playing, it is going to be a thriller with the potential of an unhappy ending.
“It’s all in our hands,” Aaron Judge said. “If we go out there and take care of business, do what we need to do, we’re going to be where we want to be in October,” reported MLB.com. But this on again/off again team can't keep consistent, makes senseless errors, oh and there is Gary Sanchez.
“Sometimes because Gary is the lightning rod that he seems to be sometimes, a play or two torpedoes some of that or changes that narrative,” Boone said. “I think it’s important to acknowledge the strides that he has made in every facet on the defensive side while also acknowledging a couple of big mistakes this week.” MLB.com.
For instance, over the last week or so, Sanchez missed a tag at home plate against the Mets, let two wild pitches go in Baltimore, and totally misjudged a pop up against Cleveland. But Sanchez is not the only offender.
Joey Gallo has had a tough start to his Yankees career and his most recent neck injury adds him to the Jekyll and Hyde roster. Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu and Luke Voit are all part of the cast of characters. And coming in from the bullpen in starring roles for this Jekyll and Hyde remake is Aroldis Chapman and Chad Green. Their lack of consistency from the pen is noteworthy of a special award.
This season has been nothing short of dramatic. Between injuries, and errors, this team has played with no sense of urgency, losing to bad teams and giving up opportunities to not only take the Division but eek into the Wild Card. I can't not root for the Yankees but to be honest this has been a tough team to watch, even when we win.
--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof
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