MIAMI, FL - JULY 30: Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees during batting practice before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on July 30, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
The jolt general manager Brian Cashman was hoping for has arrived. It may have taken nearly six full innings, but it’s surely better late than never.
The New York Yankees acquired both Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo in trades before the deadline this week ahead of their series against the Miami Marlins. The addition of the two lefty sluggers was orchestrated to balance the lineup and provide a sort of cultural change in arguably the most boring clubhouse in all of sports.