The Yankees brought back Anthony Rizzo for a variety of reasons: his lefty power bat, his solid defense at first base and his championship pedigree.
, Rizzo is pleased to be back in The Bronx and he likes the Yankees’ chances.
“It really puts that in perspective,’’ Rizzo said. “Were the Braves the most talented team last year? Absolutely not. But they came together at the end and were the best team. Player-wise, they had the right formula. And you need a couple bounces and the experience of getting punched and not losing focus.”With three weeks remaining until Opening Day, the Yankees likely aren’t done maneuvering and figure to move Luke Voit, who doesn’t have a place to play regularly.
Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner has already said the Yankees have a “championship-caliber” team.He provides a left-handed bat, which is among the reasons the Yankees prefer Rizzo over Voit.Charles Wenzelberg/New York Po After saying last year that he was not vaccinated, Rizzo on Thursday declined to divulge his status, as the Yankees deal with City Hall regarding the private-sector workplace mandate that“I don’t think we’ll really have to worry about any of that,’’ Rizzo said. “We’ll see what the mandates are. I’m not too concerned.”
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