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CC Sabathia supports Anthony Volpe
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
CC Sabathia supports Anthony Volpe
Credit: NY Times

In yesterday's game between the Yankees and Blue Jays, Anthony Volpe didn't play. In other words, he didn't start the game, but he didn't show up at the end, when the club needed help.

Did anyone complain about that? I haven't either.

It's worth noting that the Yankees will be playing Volpe today. Offensively speaking, the club is going with a less optimal line-up than yesterday and that will include Anthony Volpe at position #6.

Giancarlo Stanton will not be a starter. The club thought about putting him in the outfield for the duel against Chris Bassitt and the Blue Jays, which starts at 1:05 p.m., but didn't.

Will Volpe, who is in the midst of one of the worst runs of his young career, make it? Will he end up being a player who doesn't hurt his club offensively or defensively?

That's what Bombardiers fans are hoping, anyway.

But on this subject, it's important to note that one of the greats of the Yankees organization, CC Sabathia, was keen to offer his support to Volpe, who hasn't had it easy for too long.

In the eyes of the legendary pitcher, developing young talent in the Bronx isn't easy. #Pression

Sabathia, who is well into retirement, thinks people need to relax. He gives the example of Miguel Andujar, who “was no longer able to handle rollers” here, but is still in the Majors right now.

He even thinks that, with patience, Gary Sanchez could still be the Yankees' catcher. But the patience to develop in New York just isn't there.

Does that explain why the Yankees are always looking for older players? In part, yes. But at the same time, Volpe isn't a rookie and he's done better in the past.

It's not a simple matter, in any case.

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