The New York Yankees are in a mess this season. Even after spending around $300 million in wages, the team has failed to ignite the core best and lags behind in the race for playoffs. Everyone thought that Aaron Judge‘s absence was the reason for their fall. It seems the reasoning was partially right. Even after Judge joined the squad, things have not changed for the team, and continue to lose relevance with each passing day.
It has been tough for the Yankees fans, who expected the team to do a better job. A wave of criticism followed the team after each failure. It increased as the fans looked for answers from players. But with all the negativity around, the players finally decided to share their side of the story. When they encountered a heartfelt message of support, they resonated with it and responded.
New York Yankees stars respond to the “now they need us” call
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In the time of adversity, everyone needs support to overcome it. The same is true for the New York Yankees players as they battle their worst season since 1992. When a fan showed support, players, including Oswaldo Cabrera and Gleyber Torres, responded positively to it. A die-hard Yankees fan shared a compilation of their responses with a message in his Tweet.
Like I said if we can rally round and show these guys we have their backs still and we support them it might just give them a lift
So much negativity right now maybe some fans rallying behind them in a positive way could help ignite this team a bit
It’s now they need us #RepBX pic.twitter.com/I7MWknsY99
— Derek Robson ⚾️ (@derekrobson_nyy) August 16, 2023
It read,” Like I said if we can rally round and show these guys we have their backs still and we support them it might just give them a lift So much negativity right now maybe some fans rallying behind them in a positive way could help ignite this team a bit It’s now they need us.”
The positive message followed Captain Aaron Judge’s call. Even after the team had another shutout game, The Judge looked calm and shared his faith in the team being able to recover from it. He shared, “We’re just a couple streaks away from being right where we want to be.”
"We're just a couple streaks away from being right where we want to be… Just like skip said all year it's right in front of us." -Aaron Judge pic.twitter.com/PU9fCjmQu3
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 17, 2023
But it seems there is a difference of opinion among fans. Though many agreed with the message of support, the majority are not comfortable backing this idea.
Fans give a mixed response to backing the Yankees
The Pinstripes have struggled badly this season. It has brought painful nights for the fans, who were hoping for a better season. Because of it, the trust in the team has faded away.
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Whenever the call to support the team has come up, fans have not been ready for it. They reacted similarly when Captain Judge talked positively and his teammates agreed with another fan’s belief that they should support the struggling team.
That's a good idea as they are humans also. The Judge tries to be a positive figure for the fans of NY so at least he should get some "I got your back" messages 🤷
— Joel Martinez (@joel_mar8593963) August 16, 2023
I really admire your optimism. I wish I had the same 😭
— Rachel Chan Ⓥ (@Rachelchan222) August 16, 2023
Few more fans failed to acknowledge the positivity behind the team
Good old Skip says a lot of ridiculous stuff.
— ——J̾EͤS̾S̾Eͤ—— (@j5_Xtra) August 17, 2023
Be a captain, say what's really on your mind, and light a fire under these guys and lead.
Oh wait, nm… you're no leader. Just sit on the bench laughing with your buds while Rome burns…
— diodonofrio (@DioDonofrio) August 17, 2023
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I wanna believe! He drank the kool aid but it’s not gonna happen.
— Mark Santini (@S66Greatone) August 17, 2023
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Though the players and a section of fans look hopeful for a turnaround, many don’t share the same sentiment. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section.
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