With the off-season going on, teams have a chance to strategize and rebuild. Meanwhile, players, after a grueling season, get much-needed rest and some time to relax before the opening day. This often leads to showing up at an event, which in turn makes headlines.

As the New York Knicks faced off against the San Antonio Spurs again at Madison Square Garden in New York, the game was deemed to be a close one. As the Knicks ended up edging out the Spurs 126-105, the game became known for more than just Jalen Brunson’s game-high 25 points.

Anthony Volpe in attendance at the MSG

As the camera panned over the celebrity row, it focused on one man, and that was New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. The 22-year-old, who was dressed in blue, flashed a bright smile as the crowd cheered.

After a terrible 2023 season for the Bronx Bombers, there was some positive news recently as Anthony Volpe was awarded the 2023 Gold Glove Award. He was the first rookie in Yankees’ history and the second shortstop after Derek Jeter to have gotten the honor. With a.970 fielding percentage and 357 assists, Volpe was good with the gloves on but seriously underperformed with the bat, averaging a lowly .209.

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Yankees Rookie Shortstop Anthony Volpe Bags 2023 Gold Glove Award, Beats World Series MVP Corey Seager

After a forgettable 2023 season for the Pinstripes, they will be looking to bounce back, and Volpe’s award could very well be the impetus they need to excel. However, seeing the talented player did make the fans happy, but not everyone was pleased.

A wave of mixed reactions from the fans

As the news of Volpe’s appearance at the Madison Square Garden game hit the social media waves, fans had their own opinions to share. One fan, seemingly still reeling from the Yankees’ poor show for this reason, said:

This emotion of unhappiness with the team and Volpe’s poor showing was reiterated by another disillusioned fan as he commented:

Although not everyone was after the young shortstop, as one fan said:

Being a part of an underperforming iconic team can lead to a sort of love-hate relationship with the fans, as another fan chimed in with:

As the reactions were only mixed at best, some fans simply decided to celebrate Volpe’s recent honor by saying:

The Yankees’ poor show this season has had their passionate fanbase divided, but now, with time to rethink, it will be interesting to see what happens over the course of the next few months and whether the iconic team gets back to its mojo. Meanwhile, Volpe will be looking to taper over his flaws with the bat in the future.

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