

The New York Yankees started the 2023 season with high hopes. But the season has not progressed to their liking, and they are last in the AL East, ten games behind the toppers in Baltimore. Much of it is because of the inconsistency on the team and the players, including Isiah Kiner Falefa. Though Falefa has had his moments of applause, it has been a poor season for a multi-talented player.
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It was also Falefa’s dream to play for the Yankees. He wanted to do well but failed, which put him on the wire of an early exit from New York. And when the trade deadline, everyone thought, Falefa would be traded. Though the same has not happened, and management’s trust relieved him. Fans who don’t support the underperforming had a different opinion on this. What are those below is the answer.
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Extended New York stay keep Isiah Kiner-Falefa in joy
Things have not been kind for Falefa. Though he has done well on occasions, but failed to perform consistently. It put him under a lot of pressure as rumors of his trade floated in. It also made him nervous after feeling an untimely end to his New York dream.
But the Yankees management showed faith in him, which he repaid in the latest outing. Though everything seems normal for him now, it was a few hard hours for him just before the trade deadline ended. While conversing with Media, Falefa expressed his moments.
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he started "screaming" yesterday when the trade deadline passed & no #Yankees personnel contacted him.
“6:15, I was waiting, waiting, waiting. Nothing happened… It was a sigh of relief."
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) August 3, 2023
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Journalist Gary Phillips shared a Twitter post on this. It read, “Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he started “screaming” yesterday when the trade deadline passed & no #Yankees personnel contacted him. 6:15, I was waiting, waiting, waiting. Nothing happened… It was a sigh of relief.”
IKF said he was screaming in excitement when the trade deadline ended because he didn’t hear his name called
“Thank God I’m a Yankee” pic.twitter.com/TScvrxGIzA
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 3, 2023
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Talkin’ Yanks added to the case with their Twitter post. It captured the true essence of his Yankees’ love. It read, “IKF said he was screaming in excitement when the trade deadline ended because he didn’t hear his name called, Thank God I’m a Yankee”
Notably, it energized him, and he put up against the Rays. Falefa finished the game averaging 0.333, two runs at an OPS of 0.833. He justified the management’s trust in him, which once looked diminishing. But for fans, Falefa was always a star, and they loved his longer stay in New York.
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Yankees fans love Falefa’s passion for the team
Though he has not done well, Falefa has a passionate figure on the team. He has given his all whether on the plate, in the outfield, or at the mound. It has made him one of the likable characters, and the same was the notion when fans came to know about his longer stay. The following tweets have captured those emotions.
IKF is a very likeable and team first player who gives 110percent all the time. Glad he's still with the team.
— Ghostofyankeespast (@Ghostofyankees1) August 3, 2023
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i want him to stay
— Angry Jankees Fan (55-107) (@NotRodonEnjoyer) August 3, 2023
I love the guy
— Yankee Elder Statesman (@TomByron4) August 3, 2023
More praise came for Falefa on his love and desire to play for the Yankees.
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He has been ok this season not great but very serviceable, which on this team is a real accomplishment this season
— j-rod (@jmoney93473) August 3, 2023
This is the way you win over fans. He got ridiculed last year, adjusted, does what the team needs him to and is a good teammate. Didn’t thumbs down like lindor
— Jeremy Berman (@_SportsTruther) August 3, 2023
Fans love Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has done well recently. But given the future opportunities at stake, would love to add more to his records? Will he have a better second half? How do you see this? Share your understanding with us in the comments.
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