But the first baseman on Sunday said the five days between the end of the wild-card series and Monday’s ALDS opener against the The Rays at Petco Park in San Diego helped to relieve some of the discomfort
Voit pointed out that in addition to a few days off, he also didn’t have to wear crampons, which made the injury more painful.
But regardless of how much Voit and the Yankees are off work, Voit knows he’ll have to deal with it as long as the Yankees are still playing
“I think he’s been shown since he’s been here that Luke is a player,” said Aaron Boone “He loves competition, and his passion and love for baseball is something I appreciates and that his teammates appreciate »
And although Voit is relying on Boone’s judgment to take him out of games – as he did in the seventh round of Game 2 of the wild-card series – he’s not thrilled about it
« It was very frustrating, » Voit said of the move, which later said Boone was one of the most difficult he had to do during the series.
« This is the playoffs and a game with an elimination chance [of the Indians], » said Voit. « Obviously I want to be there I have to trust what Aaron is doing But I’m a contender and I want to catch the last one out [at first base] instead of [watching it] from the side »
The Yankees love Tyler Wade’s speed and defense, so it could happen again – although the Yankees don’t want Voir to miss too many bats, and it cost them the Game 2 victory in Cleveland, though ‘they have advanced again
Sees, who has changed his swing and approach to home plate this season to kick the ball higher in the air and – by keeping both hands on the stick during the swing, was able to extend and generate extra power. – will continue to be a major factor in the midst of programming
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World News – CA – Yankees play the complicated game of Luke Voit on injury
