Due to the increase in the length of the major league regular season to 186 days this year, the opening game of the new baseball season will be played earlier than March 30, which will also lead to the spring training games being held earlier. The New York Yankees The first game of spring training will be on On February 24th, the biggest highlight will undoubtedly be the appearance of Giancarlo Stanton.
Giancarlo Stanton (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Stanton said: "The more important thing is to adapt to the new environment. I have received great expectations and come to a larger market. In the past 10 years, I have done Same thing, same spring training, same team, so it's a new experience for me and it's going to be a fun new journey."
Since Stanton was traded to the Yankees from the Marlins. , one of the most watched focuses of the 2018 Major League Baseball season is the connection between Aaron Judge, the American League home run champion last season, and Stanson, the major league home run champion and National League MVP. Dayton will make his first appearance in Saturday's spring training game against the Tigers.
Aaron Judge (photo from sportsonearth.com)
It is not only Stanton who has come to the new environment, but also Brandon Drury, who just came to the Yankees from the Diamondbacks through a three-team trade. The 25-year-old player who can guard second and third base is very happy. "I'm excited. Playing with the Yankees is an incredible experience. It's a dream come true as a kid. I grew up watching the Yankees."
Brandon Drury (photo from sportingnews.com)
talks Regarding his future defensive position, Drury pointed out: "I would be more happy to stay at third base, which is my original fielding position. Although it doesn't matter where, I would prefer to be at third base. I want to help the Yankees win. The World Series, that's my goal here, we have a lot of good players to compete for the championship."
