On-field boos and off-field disapproval greet plunging Yankees
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- August 1, 2023
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The Yankees had to deal with one of their worst outing on Monday. As they began to falter against the Rays despite having Aaron Judge in their ranks, the crowd at Yankee Stadium began to rain down the boos at the team. Outside the stadium, fans took to social media and slam the Yankees for their plummeting record this season, which further worsened with the defeat.
The boos began from the outset and persisted throughout the entire event. From the moment Brandon Lowe blasted a two-run homer off Jhony Brito in the opening inning to the last out, a DJ LeMahieu lineout to center field in the ninth, the Yankee fans made sure their dissatisfaction was heard loud and clear throughout the game, as the team suffered a disheartening 5-1 defeat to the Rays.
The Yankees fans reacted with groans and jeers on each of Tampa Bay’s four home runs off Brito. With each unproductive inning on offense against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow, the Yankees faced more heckling from the crowd, even leading to a “Fire Cashman” chant in the early innings.
Lotta boos after Stanton strikes out pic.twitter.com/cGdZBOwbgn
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 1, 2023
The Yankees managed just one run, courtesy of Jake Bauers‘ solo home run in the second inning. The only other time they had a baserunner advance to third base was when Giancarlo Stanton grounded into an inning-ending double play.
As expected, the boos continued to echo throughout the stadium.
Boos rain down in Yankee Stadium as the last place team that plays there has given up their 4th HR of the night @StoolBaseball pic.twitter.com/VgWRxkNJP0
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 1, 2023
Yankees fans turn against the team
On the eve of the trade deadline, Yankees fans endured a disheartening loss on Monday, far from what they had anticipated. Meanwhile, other American League contenders have been busy bolstering their rosters, making improvements to enhance their chances of securing a playoff spot. The Rangers and Angels are fully committed to their pursuit, while even Tampa Bay made a significant addition in starter Aaron Civale just hours before the game on Monday.
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In contrast, the Yankees have been inactive so far giving rise to apprehensions of repeating mistakes they did in 2013, 2014, and 2016. They seem to be observing as other players they were interested in have been acquired by different teams or taken off the trade market altogether. It seems evident that the Yankees are heading toward a retooling approach for the deadline, with a focus on making trades that will set them up for greater success in the upcoming 2024 season.
On Monday, amidst the prevailing frustration, there were glimpses of optimism for the Yankees. Aaron Judge, in his first game back since May 28, showcased his impact by reaching base three times, providing a much-needed boost to the offense. Harrison Bader displayed his defensive prowess with an impressive leaping catch at the center-field wall to conclude the eighth inning. Anthony Rizzo, who had been struggling, showed signs of improvement by delivering a strong single off the right-field wall, reminding fans of his hitting abilities.
Indeed, the overall impression of the Yankees’ season seems to reflect this sentiment, doesn’t it? On paper, the team boasts an abundance of talent in their clubhouse, capable of reaching incredible highs. However, the reality is that fleeting moments of success are overshadowed by a roster with inherent weaknesses, underperforming veteran players, and a series of injuries that have collectively pushed the team out of contention for the playoffs this summer.
Before stepping into the ballpark on Monday, the Yankees were already faced with a challenging scenario, trailing 3 1/2 games behind the final Wild Card spot and trailing by nine games in their division. This gap widened over the weekend with two losses out of three against the first-place Orioles. As the day drew to a close, the hill they needed to climb seemed even steeper, and their chances of making it to the postseason dwindled with each passing day.
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Yankees fans reacted sharply to the team’s defeat
Yankees have now fallen behind the Angels in the standings
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 1, 2023
They would need to jump three teams to be back in a Wild Card spot pic.twitter.com/WmjGtlGUiL
Only the Oakland A’s have less hits as a team this season than the Yankees
— ZT🗽 (@NY_EvilEmpire) August 1, 2023
I wish this was satire… pic.twitter.com/BytQTT4vAF
Joey Gallo’s worst 50 game span as a Yankee:
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) August 1, 2023
.160/.272/.273 | .545 OPS | 5 HR | 62 wRC+ | -0.3 fWar
Anthony Rizzo’s last 50 games as a Yankee:
.188/.278/.242 | .520 OPS | 1 HR | 49 wRC+ | -0.8 fWar
Rizzo has been worse than Gallo ever was. Think about that pic.twitter.com/5IAEEPeXr3
Absolutely nothing goes right for the Yankees.
— Jacob P.M.🌔 (@JacobBSpeaks) July 31, 2023
-Everybody slumps at the same time
-Everybody gets injured at the same time
-They lose the games they need to win
-Teams win when we need them to lose
-Prospects develop slowly
-Players traded for don’t work out
-Any gamble/risk is… pic.twitter.com/jtEMi5hoke
The Rays and O's are light years ahead of the Yankees
— Bobby Milone (@BobbyMilone29) July 31, 2023
We might be in a period of mediocre baseball next 3-5 yrs
This team is lifeless
i have been following the Yankees religiously since the late 90’s and I’ve never seen a team more pathetic than the 2023 Yankees.
— Sandy (@sandymilena_) August 1, 2023
Joey Gallo’s worst 50 game span as a Yankee:
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) August 1, 2023
.160/.272/.273 | .545 OPS | 5 HR | 62 wRC+ | -0.3 fWar
Anthony Rizzo’s last 50 games as a Yankee:
.188/.278/.242 | .520 OPS | 1 HR | 49 wRC+ | -0.8 fWar
Rizzo has been worse than Gallo ever was. Think about that pic.twitter.com/5IAEEPeXr3
i have been following the Yankees religiously since the late 90’s and I’ve never seen a team more pathetic than the 2023 Yankees.
— Sandy (@sandymilena_) August 1, 2023
The Yankees are really not going to get anyone to fix this team…. Cashman needs to be fired. I truly don’t know how Hal doesn’t get the severity of the situation
— Sophia Milagros (@SophiaMilagros2) August 1, 2023
Do you, like me, still have some shred of hope for the 2023 Yankees, or are you normal?
— Conor Maguire (@cmaguire2008) August 1, 2023
The Yankees should start using aluminum bats and see if anyone notices.
— NYY Recaps (@NYYRecapsDerek) August 1, 2023
It’s crazy how the Yankees went from the greatest sports franchise in the the world to a mediocre and insignificant team in less than 25 years
— Dom (@BronxBmbrz) August 1, 2023
good morning to everyone except the New York Yankees, Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman
— sandy (@NYYSandy) August 1, 2023
I’ve never seen Yankees fans collectively hate their own team all as one group like they do right now. We’re all so sick and tired of the bullshit. Endless resources and brand power for what? To stand pat and settle for mediocrity. It’ll never be championship or bust ever again
— Jonny's Lasagna ⚾️ (@JLasagna43) July 31, 2023
Yankees are going to do the worst thing possible and not make a move either way
— 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐄 (@FrankiesTwoLoud) August 1, 2023
fall back on the line “guys are coming back from injuries and we believe in this team’
instead of selling and improving the future of this franchise… the lack of accountability remains unmatched
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