Yankees Boldly Vote Unanimously to Stay in Tampa and Work Out Together Even After MLB's Resolution
By Sean Facey
The New York Yankees aren't going to let the coronavirus slow them down.
Despite MLB's announcement that players would be allowed to leave Spring Training, reliever Zack Britton said the team unanimously made the daring choice to stay put and continue their preseason tuneups.
Yankees voted unanimously today to stay and work out in Tampa, Zack Britton said.
— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) March 13, 2020
If nothing else, it shows the cohesiveness and resilience of this team. No matter what the world throws their way, they're willing to stick things out by each other's sides. This is a group of players who care about the success of their team.
And they are a team not to be denied. Two times in the last three years, they've come ever so close to making it into the World Series only to have their hopes dashed in heartbreaking fashion, and they're looking to change that.
Cashman said players had the choice to stay in spring training city and work out informally at facility, return to their homes or go to the major league city and work out there. Britton told some NY reporters the Yankees have voted to stay in Tampa and work out together.
— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) March 13, 2020
Even with the start of the season suspended, they're committed to training themselves up to be the best versions of themselves, so that when things do get back underway, they'll be ready to go.
Hopefully, they will stay safe and healthy and avoid any exposure to the coronavirus as they continue to train down at their facility in Tampa Bay. Above all else, that's clearly what's most important.