The New York Yankees playoff hopes were long diminished. However, captain Aaron Judge’s audacious comeback, partnered with youth influx, gave birth to a new hope. After months-long wait, the Bombers have ditched the last AL-East spot to move up to the fourth. The team also got back into the .500 ball club.
The youth movement worked wonders for the New York Yankees. Shortly after the youth influx, the team recorded a winning streak and elevated their playoff hopes a little. However, it’s still a long shot. Recently, a Yankee podcaster laid out the club’s playoff scenario, which failed to seemingly excite the fans. Is it a loss of faith? Or are the scenarios, in fact, delusional?
Yankee Fans Seemingly Reject Team’s Playoff Scenarios!
The New York Yankees are currently riding on a hot winning streak. After securing the four-game series against rivals Boston Red Sox, the club stumped the Pittsburgh Pirates to claim much-needed wins. Now, the Yanks have won 14 of the last 19 games and reduced the gap to a playoff wildcard spot by six games. Meanwhile, Yankee podcaster Jomboy laid out the playoff scenario, which suggests that the reigning Al-East champions still stand a chance to live the unrealistic dream. The Bombers have 13 games left on the schedule, out of which six are up against East partners Toronto Blue Jays. Jays are barely hanging on to the wildcard spot for now.
The Yankees have won 14 of their last 19 games. The hottest team in baseball…
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) September 17, 2023
WELCOME BACK TO THE DELUSION!!!
The Yankees have 6 more games against the Blue Jays who are 6 games ahead of them.
Both teams have 7 other games left
Yanks play PIT (1), ARI (3), KCR (3)
Blue…
Having said that, defeating the Blue Jays alone would not do the job. The Yankees will need outside help as well. However, the fans have seemingly rejected the slime chances. The majority of the Yankee fan base firmly believes that the franchise’s season is over and done. While the young guys are doing a fantastic job, it’s unlikely for them to cross the finish line, with barely any games left on the deck. To be honest, it’s just a matter of time before the Yanks actually fall out of the playoff race. No mathematical calculation can provide relief. It’s better for the team to focus on finishing the regular season on a high and redirect focus on 2024.
Can we please stop with this delusion? It was funny for like a night now it’s just sad
— Tripp Lyons (@tripplyons18) September 17, 2023
The Yankees have a 0% chance of making the playoffs https://t.co/EAbnUfVmH1
Nobody tell him that the Mariners Rangers and Astros still exist https://t.co/vr9m4DQXUr
— Tom Peake (@tompeake_) September 17, 2023
And then they’re still behind texas and Seattle https://t.co/IhISj7xOOF
— Griff (@Jram2TBJ) September 17, 2023
Yankees Manager Moved By Prospects’ Resilience!
Meanwhile, the newly inducted prospect has completely changed the face of the New York Yankees. The team has witnessed a sudden surge and is enjoying a winning streak. The likes of Oswaldo Cabrera, Estevan Florial, Jhony Briton, and Austin Wells have shown utmost resilience and fighting spirit on the field. These rookies’ patience and dedication have left the Yankee manager, Aaron Boone, in awe. He is pleased by the players’ attitude in unideal conditions.
Their focus, preparation, and hunger to continue winning is something the skipper adores. “Even though we’re not in a great spot, we feel like we’re playing for a lot. We want to we want to win. We want to play well,” added Aaron Boone. Moreover, Boone confirmed providing enough opportunities to deserving prospects so that they can be ready to storm through the door in 2024. It would be interesting to see how the Yankees finish this season.
