?No Offense to New York, But…?- Former Yankee Joey Gallo Opens Up About His New Life With LA Dodgers After a Failed Stint With New York Yankees

Joey Gallo is proving to be a key member of the LA Dodgers. Notably, the New York Yankees traded Gallo to the Dodgers after he failed to perform for the Pinstripes. And the same Joey Gallo has been putting shows on the plate for the National League leaders.

When talking about his time in the Bronx, Joey Gallo admitted that he did not have a memorable time with the Yankees. And while saying this, he also kept praising the Dodgers clubhouse, the new environment, and new teammates.

Notably, ever since signing for the Yankees, Gallo did not play to his full potential. He played for over a year for the Yankees. But it is a pity that Gallo did not leave his mark while playing for the AL side. And now, after joining the Dodgers, the star outfielder is showing his potential in the ballparks.

Joey Gallo is enjoying his life with the LA Dodgers

When the Dodgers acquired Joey Gallo from the Yankees, almost every baseball believed it was a bad move from the NL leaders. But Gallo is proving everyone wrong and showing his real potential with the Dodgers. During the Wednesday game against the Minnesota Twins, Gallo smacked a three-run homer and played a significant role in the win.?

While talking about his time with the Dodgers, Gallo said that his leaving the Yankees was good for both sides.

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?Baseball is definitely a mental game. It’s nice to get a fresh start somewhere? Yeah, it’s exciting. I have not lost a game yet? It helps not having to shave all the time for sure… But I like having a beard usually, a little bit of facial hair at least.?

?I don’t think I said I badly needed (leaving the Yankees). But I think it was good for both sides? They (the Yankees) got a great All-Star outfielder (Andrew Benintendi) to play in my place. So, I never have any hard feelings about that. I did not do my job to my abilities,? the former Yankees outfielder said.

Gallo on his new home in Los Angeles

He also opened up about his new home in Los Angeles and how he is loving his new home.

?I am living by the beach right now. So, that’s pretty nice, compared to New York,? Gallo added. ?And no offense to New York, but I was living in a small apartment for the same price.?

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If comparing his numbers at both teams, Gallo has been hitting .267 in six games for the Dodgers compared to the .159 with the Yankees. Not only this, but ever since he joined the Dodgers, they have not lost a single league game. And the Yankees are struggling to win a game.

What could be the main reason for Joey Gallo?s failure at the Yankees?