The Yankees are dropping like flies, with Aaron Judge being the latest to join the injured list. It’s like their team is made of brittle glass instead of players. A total of 13 Yankees are currently on the injured list, which is more than any other team in the majors. Even with the second-highest payroll on Opening Day, the Yankees are struggling to keep their heads above water. It’s almost as if they spent all their money on crystals and magic healing potions instead of players.
Now, before you start digging a grave for the Yankees, let’s remember that they did manage to pull off a stunning comeback last September. But let’s be real here, how can they expect to get this group of players back in even reasonably good health? It’s like trying to fix a car with duct tape and bubble gum- it’s just not going to work. On top of that, their farm system is looking more barren than a desert in a drought.
The Yankees may be able to make it to the postseason, but their standards are ridiculously high. With a championship-or-bust mentality, it’s like they’re asking for a miracle. The last time they won a World Series was in 2009, which is almost a millennium ago in Yankee years. It’s like they’re stuck in a time warp, and their competitors are laughing all the way to the bank.
Currently, the Yankees are last in the AL East division and are almost ten games behind the Rays. The season is already working against them, and the schedule is no help- they face the Rays seven times in the next two weeks alone. Without Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Josh Donaldson, manager Aaron Boone will have to call upon some not-so-shining stars to take the field. It’s like the Bad News Bears, but worse.
The Yankees have placed Aaron Judge on the injured list, thanks to a right hip strain. Another day, another injury update for the Yankees. Lo and behold, a little over an hour before the game against the Guardians, they announced Judge was heading to the IL. Earlier, they revealed Loáisiga underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow. It’s like they’ve been cursed by a vengeful deity, which makes you wonder what they did to deserve such punishment.
Sure, other teams are dealing with injuries, but it’s like the Yankees are the only ones suffering. The Astros, Mets, and virtually every other team is missing key players. But as Mets manager Buck Showalter likes to say, “Nobody wants to hear about your problems, and your opponents are happy you have them.” It’s like the universe is conspiring against them, but hey, it’s not like they’re the only team in the league.
The Yankees keep making win-now trades, but it’s not working out in their favor. They’ve traded away young starting pitchers only to see them flourish in other teams. It’s like they’re the jilted ex-lover, watching their former flames blossom with someone else. Gallo proved to be a bust in New York, Montas was never the same after his shoulder injuries, and Benintendi and Effross suffered injuries that were completely unforeseeable. It’s like the Yankees are the unluckiest team in the world, but hey, nobody ever said life was fair.
The Yankees are facing a season-long game of Whac-A-Mole – they keep losing players, and more pop up. It’s like they’re playing a game of Survivor, and the winner is the one who comes out with the least amount of injuries. With their Triple-A pitching being described as “very light,” it’s looking like it’s going to be a long and bumpy road for the Yankees. It’s like they’re on a rollercoaster with no safety bar, and we’re all just watching from a safe distance.
Serious News: nytimes
