Apr 1, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone takes starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) out of the game during the sixth inning of an opening day game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Call it a knee-jerk reaction, or call it the same New York Yankees. Whatever you’d prefer.
Either way, it’s happening on Opening Day. The Bombers kicked off the 2021 season just how they ended 2020. They couldn’t get a strong enough start from their ace. The failed at every opportunity to deliver a situational hit.