Yankees vs. Angels: Interview with ESPN’s Buster Olney

Following the Yankees 10th inning, come from behind victory on Friday night, I had the chance to speak with ESPN senior writer, Buster Olney. Buster was kind enough to touch upon Didi Gregorius’ prospects, Sonny Gray’s struggles and the possibility of this early-season series being a playoff precursor.

MC: Even after taking the first two games of this series, the Yankees are still 161-178 all-time at Angel Stadium, as opposed to 205-125 versus the Halos at home. What gives?

BO: I do think that there has always been something to the idea of east coast teams struggling when they come to the west coast because the travel wears on the players. I spent some of Friday with Mike Trout, and we were…