Fansided · May 7, 2021
Yankees: Jay Bruce retiring somehow changed everything for NYY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Jay Bruce #30 of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd after announcing his retirement from baseball during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2021 in New York City. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
We all knew the New York Yankees would be turning it around after a terrible three weeks to start the season. It was only a matter of time.
Many fans just didn’t expect that turnaround to promptly begin after the moment Jay Bruce announced his retirement shortly before the team’s April 18 game vs the Tampa Bay Rays.