The Yankees are doing well. They aren't doing bad by any means. But the way the Twitter world tweets, you'd think we were in the gutter.
Capozzi is right. The Yankees are only 2.5 out of first place this morning. If you look at the standings that's third place, but it's ONLY 2.5 GAMES OUT! Everyone needs to relax.
First off, Gerrit Cole has been the Yankees saving grace. 6-2 record, 1.78 ERA. He's been pumping and dealing and making stuff happen. And if you look at the way this team has been hitting... guys like Gleyber Torres for example, things are good. Sure we all want dozens of homers every game, but they are hitting well.
When it comes to pitching... I mean sure, losing guys like Corey Kluber sucks, but seeing right spots in Deivi Garcia try and shine is a good thing. YES Network writes:
"Garcia, 22, is getting another chance to claim a rotation spot with Corey Kluber sidelined for an extended period.
"I definitely feel very good," Garcia said. "I understand the consistency that I want. I haven't gotten to that point yet, but I feel good. I feel excited for the opportunity, and I am looking forward to it."
So what does this mean? It means the Yanks are doing their best and winning while building their future.
Look at Gio Urshela. This dude turned into a real superstar. We have him for his defense because it's the real deal. But the dude hits too! I love this by
Pinstripe Alley:
"Singleton recounted how he had recently spoken with former teammate Brooks Robinson, who complimented Gio Urshela’s ability with the glove at third. That the 16-time Gold Glove winner and likely greatest defensive third baseman of all time is impressed with Urshela’s ability to field at the hot corner is high praise indeed."
When veterans of the game look at these young players and praise them like that, it means something. Gotta love that.
My one worry, and this can hopefully be worked out... is the injury bug. Look, I love watching
Giancarlo Stanton hit, but the dude gets hurt a lot. And
Aaron Judge is falling into that same category. When they are on, they're on and it's awesome to watch them hit dinger after dinger. But big bodies don't last long in baseball. Big bodies are there for the now, and not for longevity. Weights are great but with weights and supplements means quick muscle buildup and less healing and more hurting. Is it worth it? Is it?
Look. The Yankees are in a great spot. I love what I see from them this season. We are finding ways to get it done. So don't fret... don't get angry when we lose 3-2. Don't write off the season on a 2 game losing streak. It's a long season... and the Yankees are only 2.5 games back! We got this folks... we got this!
