NEW YORK, NY - JULY 16: Greg Allen #22 of the New York Yankees runs in from the outfield during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on July 16, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox won 4-0. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Who would’ve thought countless injuries, unforeseen regressions and a second COVID outbreak would have … revived the New York Yankees? Well, not fully. But the short-term results have been encouraging.
Has this taught the organization anything? Have general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone realized that a little bit of speed, defense and grit can really be the difference for this team?