July 4, 2018

The signs J.A. Happ would handle harsh Yankees spotlight

by Felix Pantaleón

TORONTO — You don’t know a guy’s adaptability for sure until you force him to adapt, right? Five seasons ago, in an American League Division Series Game 5, the A’s chose to put their season in the hands of rookie Sonny Gray over veteran Bartolo Colon. Right now, the Yankees wouldn’t trust Gray to even…

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Written by Felix Pantaleón

Felix Pantaleon is The Founder of NYYNEWS.com The First & Oldest Independent New York Yankees Content Creator Platform, Since 2005.Follow on Social Media Instagram - X.com

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