We are about to watch a 21-year old kid with only 22 games at the Triple-A level take centerstage in the Bronx. When you think about that, it is bananas! This is very unusual for the Yankees. They like to let their young talent season down in the minors instead of bring them up at a young age with little time down in Triple-A. It just goes to show you how special this kid is to change the way the Yankees operate. This isn't the same organization that brought up a young 21 year old Derek Jeter.
And speaking of the former Captain, he sent a tweet congratulating Volpe in true Derek Jeter fashion.
He's the man that knows best, "there's nothing like playing shortstop for the New York Yankees."
Maybe one day, Volpe will have the same moment for another 21 year old kid. Scouts already say Volpe and Jeter have a lot of similarities, this is just a crazy coincidence. It's the beginning of a new era.
And now that Jeter has passed the torch from the once young shortstop to the next, we also have another passing of the torch. After wearing number 77 all through Sprint Training, Volpe will trade it in for number 11. After a brief disappearance, number 11 will be popular again.
Maybe one day, Volpe will have the same moment for another 21 year old kid. Scouts already say Volpe and Jeter have a lot of similarities, this is just a crazy coincidence. It's the beginning of a new era.
And now that Jeter has passed the torch from the once young shortstop to the next, we also have another passing of the torch. After wearing number 77 all through Sprint Training, Volpe will trade it in for number 11. After a brief disappearance, number 11 will be popular again.
Other than 0 (which will be worn by Domingo German), number 11 is the lowest jersey number that isn't retired and it was last worn by Brett Gardner between 2008-2021. Before making the switch, Volpe called Gardner who gave Volpe his blessing to wear his old number.
Hearing that gives me the chills. I have a different level of excitement going into this season. I can't explain it but I love the Volpe broke the typical Yankee mold and burst his way onto the scene. I love that even though he is so young, he carries himself like a seasoned big leaguer. He has the right attitude and I think he could be what this team has been missing for so long.
This really is the passing of the torch, a new era is here....and hopefully a long overdue championship comes with it.
This really is the passing of the torch, a new era is here....and hopefully a long overdue championship comes with it.
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