Yankees reliever Luke Weaver has made his way around the league, but he is having his best season yet in The Bronx. He takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What is different about being a New York Yankee? A: Well, the color scheme is one.
I’m just joking. Yeah, it’s different because I grew up as a Cardinal through the system, right? And there’s a lot of history in that organization. But when you look at all the 30 teams and then you look at just the history, I know a lot of people talk about it, but there’s just nothing quite like it.
And the platform that’s created in that city, and the expectations that come with it are all just a part of the persona, just the aura, just kind of the Mecca of all teams in a sense. Q: How would you describe the Yankees’ aura? A: Just expectation of winning. I think it’s just like it’s ingrained into the fans.
Obviously they’ve had a ton of success watching many teams achieve the final stage. The expectation and that aura just comes with the pressures that you enjoy as a player, because you know you’re fighting and playing for something that’s bigger than you and something that feeds into your soul. Q: What was it like for you putting on the pinstripes for the first time? A: Yeah, definitely a cool moment, definitely a double-take.
Maybe you’re looking in the mirror, maybe you’re looking just down at the fabric. It’s one of those things I think most players, but speaking for myself ..
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