The Yankees turned a few heads when they acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo from the rival Boston Red Sox last winter, just before landing superstar Juan Soto. What could the Yankees possibly want with a fiery personality who had great plate vision and a solid arm, but not much power and a rep for clashing with his manager?
The answer, in a nutshell: A LOT. Alex Verdugo has injected some long overdue “fuck you” into these New York Yankees. Whether it’s stealing hits and leads from the Astros with slick fielding in Houston or barking at the Bleacher Creatures during roll call, Verdugo has fully embraced the pinstripes.