No Yankees fan expects Russell Wilson, once upon a time second baseman, to take the field or wield a bat in a Spring Training game. But still, the news caused a ripple across the Yankee universe.
Wilson was first drafted out of high school by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2007 draft but decided to pursue football instead.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said of Wilson’s joining the club at Spring Training:
We are all looking forward to gaining insight into how he leads teammates toward a common goal, prepares on a daily basis for the rigors of his sport, and navigates the successes and failures of a season.