Following the 2015 AL MVP’s exit from the New York Yankees, the Bronx has experienced a whiff of fresh talent. The three-time All-Star, Josh Donaldson’s terribly short tenure paved the way for young talents to hop on board with the Yankees. While some see the tables turn in favor of the Bronx Bombers, some continue to believe that the curse lingers on, this time due to a shocking front office decision.
Referring to Donaldsons’ association with the Yankees as a curse, is not baseless. The 37-year old played only in 34 out of New York’s 131 games. His last game with the Yankees was on 15th July just before getting placed on the injured list for a substantial period of time. Let’s be honest, a prolonged absence has never turned out well.
From One JD To The Other – Jasson Domínguez Receives An Heirloom
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The Yankees promoted some fine young prodigies concurrently, among whom was Jasson Domniguez. This 20 year old alien was quick to earn the moniker of ‘The Martian’. The management’s attempt for course correction, signing Jasson comes with some skepticism amidst a jinxed locker situation. And yes, it is because Donandson owned the ‘ominous’ locker before him.
The Yankees gave Jasson Domínguez the locker that once belonged to Josh Donaldson.
— Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) September 5, 2023
The ever so passionate and equally brutal Yankees faithful, had a lot to say. The Yankees allotted Jasson Domínguez the locker that once belonged to Donaldson. So what if it is just a locker? One may think. But given how the season was going for the Yankees, one just cannot be cautious enough.
Since Donaldson’s release, the Yankees are in the win. They aced their games against the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros after 29th August. But could this locker, passed on from one JD to another be a bad omen for the team? The fans went bonkers on twitter over this.
Fan-Comment Flurry Over
Since this front office decision, the fans’ demands ranged from bathing that locker in holy water to performing exorcism on it to cleanse it off Josh’s marks.
Concerned fans see this as an ‘added pressure’ for the 20 year old Martian. Only time will tell how true this turns out to be.
Wow, that's pretty cool to see the Yankees passing on the torch, so to speak, by giving Jasson Domínguez Josh Donaldson's old locker. It must be a big deal for the young player. Wonder if it comes with any added pressure to live up to the previous owner's legacy? 🤔
— RushLabs (@RushLab) September 5, 2023
‘Filled with Negative Energy’, some fans find it hard to to ignore it.
I would not want a locker filled with negative energy
— Megs 🪩🤠 (@MegzMurr) September 5, 2023
Some concerns touch the upper limits of demands. An ‘Exorcism‘ is non negotiable.
I hope they performed an exorcism on it first. pic.twitter.com/n9s6EWT9Xh
— Rob 🇺🇸 (@rmny1976) September 5, 2023
Going to great lengths some fans were willing to offer help by bringing in a ‘priest’.
Bring in a priest. Or a witch doctor.
— Gary Hale (@Fan17Yank) September 5, 2023
While there were a select few who could not bother less about this arrangement.
Who cares?
— Hubie Pyatt (@CepielJoseph) September 5, 2023
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Jinxed or not, the locker’s influence might not be larger than that of The Martian’s. The progress Yankees have made recently boasting some of the most powerful talents, reflects optimism.
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Nevertheless, the upcoming game against the Tigers will serve as testament to the whole locker-debate.
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