We are now three full seasons removed from Robinson Cano's controversial departure from New York, and tension between Yankees fans and the star second baseman appear to have dissipated. Amid a busy 2013-2014 offseason, the Seattle Mariners signed Cano to a 10-year, $240 million deal. After signing with Seattle, Cano expressed his belief that he felt disrespected by the Yankees' efforts to resign him, drawing the ire of some fans.
One of the common beliefs among Yankees fans was that he would be out of place at Safeco Field, which is a notoriously pitcher-friendly stadium.