My appearance on WFAN: Defending the 2 most hated Yankees (currently)

While sitting in traffic as I drove home from a round of golf this past Sunday night, I found myself tuned in to Zach Gelb's show on WFAN. While listening to the usual tune of complaints from callers, I felt compelled (and bored) enough to call in to the show myself ("first time, long time" as they say). Have a listen and check out my expanded take below.

Anthony Volpe

My take here was less about Volpe and more about the concept of booing players at a Stadium. Is it fun to boo players who aren't performing? I guess... but is booing a player on your favorite team contradictory to a fan's (likely) larger concern of their team winning? Very much so. When I debriefed with my dad after the call, he mentioned how one could make the case that booing a player could light a fire under them. I think that's rather foolish, and professional psychologists seem to agree, generally.

2023 MLB Predictions: Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, Aaron Hicks

Better late than never!

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Rays
3. Orioles

4. Blue Jays

5. Red Sox

Results from my 2022 predictions

I'm just glad for the opportunity to make predictions on a full 162-game season this year.

AL East
1. Blue Jays INCORRECT (Yankees)
2. Yankees INCORRECT (Blue Jays)
3. Rays CORRECT

4. Red Sox INCORRECT (Orioles)

5. Orioles INCORRECT (Red Sox)

Debunking the DJ LeMahieu "problem"

I've heard many pundits sound baffled by Brian Cashman's decision to go into the season with no set spot for DJ LeMahieu. I'm here to shed some light into what I think Cash is thinking.

1. Injuries: To state the obvious, it was a miracle the Yankees actually left spring training with all 10 key lineup cogs intact, especially oft-injured Aaron Hicks and Josh Donaldson. The reality is, there's little to no chance the Yankees will make it through all season without a position player injury. As you'll see below, as soon as any starter goes down, DJ will have a secure everyday spot in the lineup.

2022 MLB Predictions: Judge, Donaldson, Gallo & Volpe

I'm just glad for the opportunity to make predictions on a full 162-game season this year.

AL East
1. Blue Jays
2. Yankees
3. Rays

4. Red Sox

5. Orioles