It kind of makes you wonder if the Yankees ruin pitchers. Or maybe young Manny Banuelos wasn't ready all those years ago when they kept promoting the Killer B's in Manny, Dellin Betances and Andrew Brackman. Whatever the case, it is good to see that Manny is making the most of his time in his second stint with the Yankees. It's really cool and I welcome the lefty. Hopefully he can be a huge factor with this team in 2022!
The New York Post writes:
"Banuelos turned in a third straight scoreless Grapefruit League outing, getting the start against a mostly regular Blue Jays lineup and shutting them out across three innings in an 11-3 loss Wednesday night at Steinbrenner Field.“It’s very special to be back,” Banuelos said. “I’m enjoying every day I come here to the ballpark. I have a lot of memories. It’s been [11] years since my first spring training and I’m enjoying everything I do here. I’m very grateful to the Yankees for giving me the opportunity to come back.
“I want to take advantage. I want to show I still have something.”...
“I feel there’s always opportunity,” said Banuelos, who is being stretched out as at least a multi-inning reliever. “But honestly, I’m just focusing on what I’m doing every day.”
Since creating a buzz in his first big league camp in 2011 — to the point that Mariano Rivera said Banuelos was the best pitching prospect he had ever seen — and being named the No. 13 prospect in baseball (by MLB.com) ahead of the 2012 season..."
This kid is now a man and he's doing what he can. Will he make it? Will he be a factor? I'm rooting for this guy. I hope so.
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