To put it plainly, things aren’t going well for the Yankees right now. They’re not only 60-64, but they’re firmly in last place in the AL East. After getting swept this weekend, the Red Sox are now six games ahead of them in the standings. Did outfielder Joey Gallo cast a spell over his former club on his way out of town last summer?
The evidence says yes. Well, not really, but we have to point blame somewhere, and what better place than a former player who’s no longer in the Bronx?
Monday is a breather for New York, and they desperately need it.