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“My Full Commitment”: Yankees’ $324M Ace Shows Gutsy Spirit Amidst CY Young-Worthy Year as Postseason Painfully Slips Away

Published 08/25/2023, 11:17 AM EDT

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New York Yankees‘ ace Gerrit Cole is an embodiment of unwavering spirit. This season has been tainted with disappointment beyond repair. With the Yankees’ playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Cole’s determination remains intact, ready to embrace the challenges that lie ahead.

The Yankees’ current predicament hasn’t dampened Cole’s resolve. It has not even caused him to second-guess his approach. While many consider scaling back their workload to safeguard their arm for other seasons, this pitcher has taken a different stance. The right-hander’s dedication is profound despite the team’s current position.

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As the Cy Young award looms on the horizon, ‘Cole Train’s’ performance this season has received mixed reactions. Despite the Yankees grappling with challenges, his commitment to excellence remains steadfast. The upcoming clash against the Rays will mark his 27th start of the season, confirming his role on the mound.

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In the midst of a disappointing series of losses that has tarnished the Yankees’ esteemed standing, he expressed his determination to remain unfazed by the outcomes of the remainder of 2023. His focus lies on diligently readying himself for the increased demands he foresees in the upcoming year, 2024.

This Yankees pitcher has proven that he stands by his words, irrespective of his team’s plight. “There’s more to it than just that,’’ he mentioned to New York Post. “We’re here to play 162 games. That’s my full commitment. My full commitment is [making] 33 or 34 starts.

His intention became palpable when he said, “ I personally want to fulfill that. I want to fulfill that because I’m getting paid to do that.” Cole was not going to slow down to preserve his arm for future years, one might wonder how. 

Gerrit’s Focus Is Where It Ought to Be While Cashman Takes Action for the Yankees

Cole’s perspective is a reflection of an athlete who doesn’t waver with circumstance. The Yankees’ GM, Brian Cashman said, “It’s been a disaster“, in the midst of this season’s struggles. In the midst of the Yankees fiasco, Cashman said, ” I’ll say everybody has had a little bit of a hand in it, top to bottom, it’s our job to find where..” The-32 year-old’s perspective however is unique. 

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Cole chooses between being frustrated or looking at the positive side. Despite the disappointing season that the Yankees have had, he maintains a calms temperament. His choice speaks for itself.

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Having mentioned that, it is clear, the Yankees’ management is not sitting silent. While this goes on, Gerrit keeps his focus where he ought to. I want to play for the organization and the people showing up to watch me pitch, my teammates and my family. There’s a lot of different motivating factors other than physical. I still enjoy pitching”, he concluded. 

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Kanishka Prakash

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Kanishka Prakash is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports. She comes from an engineering college background and possesses prior experience in the business sector. Her affection for sports burgeoned during her adolescence, with MLB particularly captivating her attention.
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Deepanshi Bajaj