September 3, 2018

Yankees’ reason for leaving big bat on bench doesn’t add up

by Felix Pantaleón

Matchups. That’s the explanation acting manager Josh Bard gave for keeping Giancarlo Stanton on the bench in the bottom of the eighth inning with the bases loaded, two out and the Yankees going to a pinch hitter while down three runs to the Tigers. In other words, in a position to give his team the…

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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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