Enemies to Lovers Arc- Fans Amused by the Idea of Long-Time Rivals Gerrit Cole and Josh Donaldson Playing Together at New York Yankees
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Sep 29, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a pitch against Toronto Blue Jay in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
The past few days have been the craziest in Major League Baseball. First, the lockout got over after a long three months wait, and free agency reopened. And since then, every team is trying to strengthen its roster. But now the Yankees have acquired Josh Donaldson from the Twins, fans are eager to see how he’ll team up with Gerrit Cole.
TRADE: The New York Yankees are acquiring Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, & Ben Rortvedt from the Twins in exchange for Gio Urshela and Gary Sanchez pic.twitter.com/acBLHib9K1
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Notably, the Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has a history with Josh Donaldson in the past. And now it will be interesting to see the two of them playing for the same team and sharing the locker room.
As soon as the New York Yankees announced the arrival of Cole’s rival Donaldson at the Bronx, the baseball Twitter went crazy over the news.
Baseball fans cannot wait to see Gerrit Cole and Josh Donaldson play together for the New York Yankees
It is no secret that Gerrit Cole and Josh Donaldson do not share great chemistry in baseball. Because during the 2021 season of MLB, Donaldson had called out the Yankees’ pitcher for using sticking substantial for the low spin rate.
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Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
According to the NY Post, Donaldson had said, “Is it coincidence that Gerrit Cole’s spin rate numbers went down after four minor-leaguers got suspended for 10 games?”
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And now the Yankees have acquired Josh Donaldson from the Minnesota Twins, fans are already in a treat for the upcoming season. They took Twitter to share their reaction over the new teammates Gerrit Cole and Josh Donaldson.
Josh Donaldson and Gerrit Cole being teammates seems like a tacky idea.
— Chris Dixon (@cdixon25) March 14, 2022
The Josh Donaldson saying hello to new teammate Gerrit Cole for the first time thing is gonna be fun/awkward
— kat hated rob manfred first (@bgardnerfanclub) March 14, 2022
Gerrit Cole and Josh Donaldson Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/Jo5DHtTB6K
— Evan Daniel (@itsmrevandaniel) March 14, 2022
One of the fans wondered how it will affect the locker room of the Yankees. Because just a few months ago Josh Donaldson had called Gerrit Cole a cheater. While another fan also wondered if the two still share any bad blood.
Wonder if there will be any bad blood between Donaldson and Cole. Wasn’t it Josh who called Gerrit out on the sticky stuff?
— Losingtoagirl 🙂 (@Losingtoagirl) March 14, 2022
Little over 3 months ago, Josh Donaldson called Gerrit Cole a cheater.
Wonder how that will affect the locker room in New York.
— SUPER BOWL CHAMP WALKER (@OTLF2022) March 14, 2022
fools! for you cannot recognise a classic enemies to lovers plot on this gerrit cole josh donaldson situation
— Lewis Watches M*A*S*H (@pigeonize) March 14, 2022
A Twitter user went a way ahead and predicted Gerrit Cole and Josh Donaldson will become lifelong friends with zero issues at the Yankees.
josh donaldson and gerrit cole are suddenly gonna become lifelong friends with zero issues
— ryan (@hoodieglasnow) March 14, 2022
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Josh Donaldson and Gerrit Cole first day in the clubhouse together
— Andrew Battifarano (@AndrewAtBatt) March 14, 2022
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However, only time will tell, how these two players will team up while on the field. Because, from sharing the same locker to playing for the same side, will definitely be a treat for baseball fans.
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