There was a lot of optimism coming into the season with the talent the Yankees were fielding.
Greg Bird’s grand slam against the Orioles on Wednesday was the team’s 152nd home run of the season and put this year’s squad in the history books.
Considering the Bombers — as well as other teams — have had some talented and powerful lineups in the past, it’s a squad known to many as the “Baby Bombers” that now has the record.
Yes, trade rumors, especially those involving the Orioles, have taken over the headlines. And for a good reason with this already lethal and deep lineup potentially getting a heck of a lot better with Manny Machado maybe joining in on the fun before the month is over.