Initially, the Yankees welcomed position players to their spring training alongside pitchers and catchers. Shortly after, excitement ensued as footage emerged of Juan Soto showcasing his batting prowess in a Yankees uniform.
Yesterday marked the explosive debut of the Bombers in spring training games, followed by the airing of the first Yankees game of 2024 on the YES Network earlier today. It’s been quite an eventful week!
The first week of spring training resembles syllabus week in college in many respects: a period where everyone is adjusting and gearing up for the challenges ahead. Chaos often reigns during this time. How exactly have the Yankees been spending their week? Let’s explore together!
The fresh outfield players extend their greetings.
The day preceding the formal arrival of position players at the camp, Juan Soto, the newly acquired outfielder for the Yankees, visited the spring training complex. There, the social media team caught him for their daily “Question of the Day” segment. However, Juan requested to maintain a low profile during his visit, and the social media team respected his wish. They ensured that all 3.8 million followers were informed not to disclose Soto’s presence at the facility yet.
The following morning, he greeted everyone with a lively “good morning” and a wide smile, showing his enthusiasm to begin working.
While Alex Verdugo’s arrival at the camp didn’t generate as much anticipation as Soto’s, he was equally enthusiastic and eager to prepare for the upcoming activities.
Mario and Luigi in the year 2024
Since Nestor Cortes reintroduced the mustache to the Yankees a few years back, it has become a popular trend among the players. This spring, Gleyber Torres decided to join in on the fad and showed up to camp sporting some facial hair above his lip. However, his mustache didn’t last long, as he shaved it off for media day.
This decision might have been for the best because, let’s be honest, his mustache didn’t quite live up to expectations. Nestor jokingly remarked on the quality of Gleyber’s mustache, emphasizing that his own nickname “Nasty” is earned through his performance on the mound rather than his personal style. He even shared a picture of them together, captioning it with a reference to the Super Mario Bros. mushroom.
