It’s no secret that the New York Yankees can be streaky. They’re either the dominant Bronx Bombers, or a star-studded lineup that turns out a minor league-quality effort. The in-between is practically nonexistent.
As a result, New York fans often gripe about one player or another because, in their eyes, they and they alone are responsible for the lineup’s struggles. Two years ago, it was everyone from Giancarlo Stanton to Josh Donaldson to Gleyber Torres. DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Rizzo took their turns last season, joining the eternal list of the Yankees’ many faux-scapegoats.
This year has been no different, particularly with the Yankees not too far removed from going 10-21 over the course of a month.