I’m not usually one for grabbing autographs of players
featured in another team’s uniform, but with the influx of prospects into the
Yankees system as the result of their trade deadline deals, I’ve softened my
stance a little. I want to add a few signatures of these guys now, as I’m not sure
when we’ll see them on Yankees cards.
The first auto from the July crop I’ve been fortunate enough
to add is that of Justus Sheffield. Some have sad that he is Gary’s nephew,
although that looks to a myth. So far, the lefty has been phenomenal with
the Yankees, going 3-1 with a 1.73 ERA and 27 Ks in 26 innings. He was just
bumped up from high-A Tampa to AA Trenton, where I assume he’ll begin next
season. MLB.com has him as the Yankees top pitching prospect, which is
certainly true while James Kaprielian is on the shelf with an injury.
Hopefully I can add autographs of Clint Frazier, Gleyber
Torres, and Dillon Tate in the near future, but this will hold me over for now.
I have a good feeling about Justus, he looks legit so far. But it is so hard to judge pitching when they're as young as he is. Nice card, Inception is great this year.
ReplyDeleteI just picked up a copy of this card today!
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