Wait a sec I am waking up to hear the voice of the Yankees Michael Kay saying Volpe refused to play 2b in the minors, saying he is an SS
I am praying that's not true, cause if it is the entire FO needs to be held accountable why he's still in the org & still on the MLB roster
Jorge Posada: The Yankees Ran a Military-Style Operation in the Minor Leagues
We were brainwashed from the minor leagues. They told us exactly how things were supposed to be. If you didn’t follow the rules, they’d straight up say you’re not part of this organization.
How you wore your uniform mattered. You could only wear one chain, and it had to be small. No facial hair allowed, the hair couldn’t even touch the uniform. The hat had to sit perfectly straight, and the pinstripes on your jersey had to line up exactly with the pinstripes on your pants. You could only show four inches of blue sock and one inch of white at the bottom. That was the standard throughout the entire minor league system.
Mr. Steinbrenner implemented it from top to bottom. If your uniform wasn’t right, they’d remind you immediately, ‘Show four inches of blue sock and one inch of white.’ Cleats had to be all black with a black belt. If you had even a little bit of hair, like I do now, they’d tell you straight up, go shave!
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Zlatan Ibrahimović on Canada qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time ever:
🗣️ “This is why people fall in love with football. Today wasn't just about Canada qualifying for the Round of 16 it was about an entire nation creating history that nobody can ever take away.”
“I looked at the faces of the Canadian players after the final whistle. Some were crying, some couldn't believe what had just happened. Those weren't tears of weakness; they were tears of people who had spent their whole lives dreaming of this exact moment.”
“To the supporters, never let anyone tell you football is just a game. I saw families celebrating, children hugging their parents and fans singing with tears in their eyes. These are the moments that unite a country forever.”
“People will remember the goals and the result, but they'll never understand the sacrifices behind it. Years of criticism, disappointments, injuries and pressure have all led to one unforgettable night. That's what makes history so beautiful.”
“For every Canadian player wearing that shirt tonight, remember this feeling. You are no longer just footballers you are the generation that changed your country's football story forever. Every child who picks up a ball tomorrow will believe because of what you achieved today.”
“The knockout stage doesn't care about history, reputation or big names. It rewards courage, belief and those who refuse to give up. Canada earned this moment because they never stopped believing when the rest of the world doubted them.”
“And to the fans, celebrate like there's no tomorrow because nights like these don't come often. Years from now, people won't ask where you watched the match they'll ask how it felt to witness the night Canada reached the Round of 16 for the very first time.”
“This is bigger than football. This is the night an entire nation stopped dreaming about history and started living it.”
Did the Maple Leafs quietly have the best overall draft among all NHL teams this weekend? 👀
Many hockey sites that graded the draft seem to think so (one of, if not the best drafts).
🔹 The Athletic: A+
🔹 Elite Prospects: A+
🔹 Daily Faceoff: A+
🔹 The Score: A
🔹 Bleacher Report: A
I suppose time will tell, but when you land the best overall player in the draft along with countless steals in the later rounds, widely agreed upon as great depth picks, it’s hard not to love what John Chayka and company have done this weekend.
Free agency + more trades next 🤩💙
#leafsforever
Gavin McKenna on Toronto pressure:
“When you go to a fanbase like that and you do well, it’s the best spot to be. It’s the greatest market out there. I’m confident in myself, and I want to do good. So, hopefully the fan base falls in love with me and it’s a good time.”