Yankee Fans Are Not The Ones Who Are Acting Impatient

For years now, Yankee fans have been viewed as impatient. Part of that comes from late owner George Steinbrenner and his history of impulsive transactions with the team. But maybe, we’re entering a new era now.

The Yankees owner wasn’t just impatient with rookies who got off to a slow start. He also hammered free agents who he previously showered with money and praise.

The media has also helped perpetuate that same reputation. Some of us panic and write some asinine story after a handful of games that the team needs changes now. I’m guilty of this, wanting the Yankees to change the batting order after they struggled to score runs during the first three games.

There’s also those among us who believe the Yankees need another solid pitcher, such as Jose Quintana. We go so far as to say the Bombers should give up whatever prospects it would cost. Never mind the fact that the season isn’t even a month old yet. We don’t even know what our young pitching has to offer.

Yankees Fans Understand

So, is it the Yankee fan that’s impatient? Or is it us in the media? Fans aren’t the ones making these suggestions. If anything, most Yankee diehards are happy to see the abundance of talented youth invading the organization. Most would rather see the team develop their own Quintana, rather than overpay with what could be future cornerstones to the Yankees.

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Reading comments on various blogs, you get a sense that this year the fans are willing to be patient. They know all about the growing pains of rebuilding.

Still, they are willing to wait and see what talent the Yankees can produce from their system. Many praised General Manager Brian Cashman for restocking the farm system. Many more are excited to see what these kids can bring.

So, it’s not the fans being impatient. Last year we all got a taste of the future when Gary Sanchez put on a 53 game clinic in which he hit 20 home runs. While fans were content to enjoy the ride, the media has worried more about his place in Yankees history. All of which was accomplished after 53 games.

When they aren’t speculating that he’s the successor to Derek Jeter, they want to know how he compares to Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, and Jorge Posada. After 53 games.

My gut tells me the fans have no such concerns. Does it matter if Sanchez is the face of the franchise if he hits like he did last August and September? Or does it matter more that he’s helping you win games? My guess is the latter.

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So, even though the Yankees have fans that might be impatient, the majority are looking to the future. There is no need for the team to shell out prospects to maybe compete today when they could be perennial winners if they stuck to their plan. Just like there’s no need to juggle the lineup after three games.