If the New York Yankees are going to win a World Series, Gerrit Cole needs to be the guy. For Cole to reach that potential, he needs to be on the same page with Gary Sanchez. So far, so good on that front.
Yes, Sanchez is off to a dreadful start at the plate, but he’s easily the most hot-and-cold hitter in the Yankee lineup. Let’s put that aside for now and focus on his blossoming chemistry with Cole.
The narrative around Sanchez is that he’s a terrible defensive catcher because of the passed balls and mental lapses he’s prone to from time to time.