The New York Times | Gary Phillips: Andrew Velazquez’s storybook journey from a Bronx kid to a New York Yankee is one of the most talked about topics in Yankeeland. Not only is he living out his dream playing for his hometown team, he is contributing to their winning ways. He has come through with several clutch run-scoring hits, has stolen bases in big spots, and has made highlight-reel, game-saving plays with the glove.
It was not an easy journey to this point. He bounced around minor league systems in Arizona, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, and Baltimore before landing in New York.