TAMPA — Perception wins with Gary Sanchez and that perception is of indifference, which is part of the explanation of why he is so poor at blocking balls and the belief that as a catcher, he is a pretty good DH.
But for the defense — literally — is Larry Rothschild. The Yankees pitching coach would win the title of Curmudgeon in Chief if voted by the team. Which is to say he does not spin with positives just to avoid the uncomfortable.
And when it comes to perceptions of Sanchez, Rothschild offers a disdain usually saved for hanging breaking balls.