PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A couple of former Yankees outfielders — Paul O’Neill and Johnny Damon — have been in the news recently after expressing their support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
In some circles, the former players have been criticized for expressing their views. The same has happened to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as well as NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France, both of whom have come out in support of Trump.
Another former Yankees outfielder, Mets rightfielder Curtis Granderson, isn’t publicly backing any candidate. He said he “definitely” will vote in November as he has in each of the last three presidential elections, but hasn’t decided for which candidate.