The New York Yankees' lacklustre season has seen a resurfaced tweet from Donald Trump in 2013 rekindle debate among fans, with the team now facing increased pressure from the Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees have lost four of their last six games, including a defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. This has seen them slip to a joint-worst performance in the AL East alongside the Baltimore Orioles, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.
Aaron Boone's team is now three wins adrift of the Tampa Bay Rays, who occupy the top spot in the division. In contrast, the high-flying Boston Red Sox are closing in on the Yankees in second spot.
A quiet trade deadline by GM Brian Cashman has not eased the pressure on the team. Meanwhile, a 2013 tweet from Trump has sparked a renewed debate among fans, with many agreeing with his assessment that the team is "lucky" George Steinbrenner is not still in charge.
In the tweet, Trump stated: "The Yankees are sure lucky George Steinbrenner is not around. A lot of people would be losing their jobs." This sentiment has been echoed by fans on X, with many claiming it is still true today.
One Yankees fan replied: "We finally agree on something 13 years later." Another fan said: "This is the truth even today." The tweet has been shared widely, with many fans expressing their agreement with Trump's original post.
The Yankees are hopeful that Aaron Judge will return to the team at some point in the season, following his rib injury that has kept him out since June. However, for now, the team's struggles continue, with the trade deadline failing to deliver the necessary spark to turn their season around.
As the team looks to regroup and find a way to turn their season around, the resurfaced tweet from Trump serves as a reminder of the pressure that is mounting on Aaron Boone's team. The question now is whether they can find a way to respond to this increased pressure and get back on track.
Source: Yahoo Sports