May 12, 2019

Masahiro Tanaka and his biggest weapon show how needed he is

by Felix Pantaleón

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The season’s biggest series to date on the line. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner going for the other guys. Really, does any doubt exist over whom the Yankees want pitching in this spot? The starting rotation turned in the Yankees’ favor, and sure enough, so did this Tropicana…

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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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