TORONTO — Marcus Stroman got here to the Yankees often known as a fiery competitor.
For the primary time this season, that spilled over into some outward frustration on the sphere and within the dugout Friday night time, when he received upset with Gleyber Torres not turning a possible double play rapidly sufficient.
However thanks partially to the Yankees taking the lead the following half inning on the best way to a blowout win over the Blue Jays, the state of affairs was rapidly subtle, which Aaron Boone attributed partially to the “closeness” of the clubhouse.
“You by no means need to get in a state of affairs the place you’re voicing frustration in and round a play or of a teammate,” Boone stated Saturday at Rogers Centre earlier than the Yankees suffered an unsightly 9-3 loss. “However 162 [games], we’re household, it occurs. One of many causes you’re in a position to deal with these issues and cope with them effectively is due to the energy of that room and the closeness of those guys. I don’t suppose anybody actually took a lot offense to it.
“It’s a passionate play in the midst of a recreation. I believe Stro dealt with it rather well instantly after and within the aftermath. We’re good. We’re taking part in for lots and typically that spills over on a given day. When the room’s sturdy, you’re in a position to deal with these form of issues.”
Stroman stated after the sport that he checked in with everyone he wanted to verify in with, starting with Torres.
Shortly after he yelled on the mound — he seemed to be saying “Throw the f—ing ball” — then received out some extra screaming within the dugout, he was the primary one to greet Torres after he clubbed a two-run homer.
Since he signed with them in January, the Yankees have inspired Stroman to be himself, which incorporates carrying his feelings on his sleeve.
However Boone appreciated how the right-hander dealt with Friday’s state of affairs, together with being the primary out of the dugout to congratulate Torres after his residence run.
“That’s who he’s been,” Boone stated. “That’s the form of teammate he’s been since he walked within the doorways right here. We love him and I do know he loves being on this staff and a part of this. That’s simply who he’s. Once more, a bit emotion in a second, however it doesn’t break the closeness of that group.”
It took 89 plate appearances, however DJ LeMahieu lastly picked up his first extra-base hit of the season Friday night time, which the Yankees hope was an indication of issues to come back.
The veteran infielder had began the 12 months 13-for-75 (.173) with 13 singles earlier than roping an RBI double to left discipline.
He nonetheless went hitless in three at-bats with a stroll in Saturday’s loss.
“Hopefully it’s one thing that continues to construct with him,” Boone stated. “Simply string collectively high quality, powerful at-bats and we’ll see the place we’re at.”
Nick Burdi (proper hip irritation) is scheduled to throw reside batting follow Sunday in Tampa. He isn’t eligible to come back off the 60-day IL till late July.
Jahmai Jones, who has gotten some extra taking part in time of late due to accidents, racked up a career-high three hits on Friday night time whereas serving because the DH.
Jones, who didn’t play Saturday, entered the day batting 8-for-31 (.258) with a .762 OPS.
“Discuss vitality givers and vitality suckers, he’s undoubtedly an vitality giver,” Boone stated. “I believe that’s an attribute you undoubtedly need to have with all of your guys, however particularly guys which are function gamers or coming off the bench.
“He is aware of the strike zone, he’s received some juice within the bat, he can pop the ball the opposite approach. It’s been good to see him reap the benefits of some alternatives that he’s received.”
