February 27, 2019

How James Paxton is trying to avoid Yankees curse: ‘Real thing’

by Felix Pantaleón

TAMPA — Gray’s Disease? Burnett’s Syndrome? Or do we go back to the condition’s beginning and call it the Curse of Ed Whitson? Whatever insensitive moniker you choose, it’s real, virtually everyone agrees, and it’s awfully hard to prognose. And because the Yankees needed external reinforcements for their pitching staff, they’re banking on James Paxton…

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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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