On Thursday, Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News tweeted a picture of the sign on the door of the Yankees’ clubhouse for spring training. On the face of it, it appeared to be typical motivational verbiage, a series of slogans to keep players focused on their job preparing for the season.
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The sign read:
“Motivated Professionals Only
By entering here, you agree to give 100% of what you have.
There are no excuses.
Everyday, every moment is an opportunity to excel, to be more, to achieve your best.