‘We’re All Here for the Common Goal’- Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez and Giancarlo Stanton Reflect on the Winning Culture of NY Yankees
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NEW YORK – JULY 21: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees swings at the pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 21, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Devil Rays 7-3 in game one of their doubleheader. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Giancarlo Stanton has been making headlines this season. Late but worth the wait, the Yankees slugger is in a sensational form in the current season. Notably, ever since joining the New York Yankees, Stanton has not left his mark in the ballpark. However, while talking to Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez, Stanton revealed he got all the support he needed after his arrival in the Bronx.
When talking about Alex Rodriguez, the MLB legend has given some memorable moments to baseball fans. Having played for over 20 years of baseball, A-Rod has spent more than half of his professional years at the Pinstripes.
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Whereas, Stanton started his big league career with the Miami Marlins. But he signed for the Pinstripes in the 2018 season. And since then, he became an integral part of The Bronx Bombers. Once, Stanton opened up about the support he got from the Yankees players when he moved from the Marlins and the winning culture of the team.
Giancarlo Stanton on the team’s goal with Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez
If not for the last 4-5 years, the New York Yankees have been the most consistent team since the inception of Major League Baseball. And there is a reason they have been so dominating over the century. They always prioritize the team above any individual.
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NEW YORK – JUNE 29: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after popping out in the 9th inning against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium on June 29, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Talking about this, Stanton said, irrespective of good games or bad games, the Yankees always focus on their common goal, which is to win the next game.
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“They have been great since I got here in spring training. You know, they have been the same. Good games, bad games; it does not matter. We are all here for one goal, and that is to get us a win…,” Stanton said to Alex Rodriguez back in his debut season with the Yankees. “Sometimes I am not gonna be able to do it, sometimes the top of the lineup is gonna be the bottom of the lineup. We’re all here for the common goal and we know that.”
Notably, after spending the first eight years of his professional career with the Miami Marlins, Stanton signed a new deal with the Yankees in 2018. Currently, with 11 home runs in the 2022 season, the Yankees slugger is having a good season.
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Considering his hitting capabilities, where will you rank him among the current best hitters in MLB?
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