New York Yankees recent run prompts panic as well as changes to the schedule
By Cory Claus
May 11th-13th
For instance, instead of obliterating the Oakland A’s after they are done dispatching Boston, the New York Yankees will now have three in the Bronx against the Avengers.
Normally the hard-hitting Hulk and his middle-of-the-order-mate/Asgardian god Thor would be favored in any match-up. This is especially true here as their training facility is so close by, in Westchester.
But the Yanks will have one big advantage, and it’s all about timing. The Avengers are being forced to play split-squad games as several of their biggest hitters are currently suiting up against Thanos and his Infinite Six.
The A’s are old-school tough, but everyone knows that Thanos has some serious stones.
That should give Aaron Judge and the Boys at least a fighting chance against the likes of Hawkeye and Captain America. Their biggest concern is probably a pinch-hitting appearance by Captain Marvel.
Wow, I never realized until now a team could have more than one captain.
The Steinbrenners would have scheduled games with teams in the also-Gotham based Justice League, but their ratings are lower than the Marlins.
May 18th-20th
Next up looks to be a three-game set with Charlie Brown and his Peanuts gang. The name is an obvious homage to St. Louis’ Gas House Gang, but not that team’s winning percentage. In fact, the only time the Brownies looked like they might win a game, RHP Brown (0-270) balked in the winning run.
It is doubtful that the games will be very competitive, but still more so than the three they were going to play with the Kansas City Royals.
And it does give the team a chance to scout All-Star shortstop and potential Didi Gregorius replacement, Snoopy. That big-nosed kid doesn’t talk much, but he sure can play.