Do We Really Need Joey Gallo?

Look folks… I’m taking a hard stance on this and I have for many weeks now. The problem with the Yankees isn’t this group of players. These players know how to play baseball. The problem is Yankee management. Some will say it’s Brian Cashman… and I would say: 

“Hey, he gave us a good team on the field. They have the numbers, they have the ability.” 

And so you will say… 

“Well then how come we’re not winning?”

And then I would say… “2 words. Aaron Boone.“

Boone is no leader, he’s their friend. He cares more about the friendships he’s making in that clubhouse and breaks they need playing every day than offering a strict and direct coaching style. A style that puts the best team on the field to try and win. And not only that… win consistently.  In short…. the guy’s not seasoned. He has alot to learn.

And so as we make our way to the trade deadline… the idea of some players to help get the Yankees gelling a bit more will help, but it needs to come mostly from the players we already have. Again… our team is good on paper. We need a leader to actually lead.

Rumors are flying about a guy like Joey Gallo. Do we need him? I mean, sure, I guess. Will he help us get to the playoffs and win a World Series? Him alone with that .239 batting average?  I doubt it. Will he hit home runs? Sure he will.  Will his homeruns alone help us get to the playoffs? All depends on when he can strike. I don’t have much faith.

Fansided writes:

“Some of us cooled on Gallo because of the apparent redundancy; however, it’s become clear that having a lefty with as much power as he does (and a lefty who can play multiple outfield positions) is a necessity for this team, whether he’s the ultimate target or not.

Others moved off the pursuit when it seemed like he’d be staying put in Texas. According to Sherman’s reporting, he still would prefer to stay home, but has come to understand and embrace the business.

Would the addition be worth it, considering he’d transform the Yankees for 1.5 years and not just the second half of an oft-depressing 2021 season? We’re inclined to say yes…”