Giancarlo Stanton is reportedly a Yankee, and his new teammates couldn't be more excited
In less than a day, the Hot Stove has gone from "low and slow" to "towering inferno threatening to consume us all." First, Shohei Ohtani announced that he'd decided to sign with
Needless to say, it was a wild few hours on Twitter -- especially if you happen to play for the Yankees.
And once the deal looked done, his reaction was about what you'd expect:
Early Christmas present...🤞🏼😏
— Tyler Wade (@_tylerwade) December 9, 2017
@AaronBoone Hey Skip am i still batting 4th ??? pic.twitter.com/oUadnUmf7i
— Sir Didi Gregorius (@DidiG18) December 9, 2017
Of course, no one's reaction was quite as momentous as Stanton's Bash Brother-to-be,
Hey @Giancarlo818....👊 pic.twitter.com/0542MWBIpv
— Aaron Judge (@TheJudge44) December 9, 2017
The prospect of not one but two gargantuan dinger-mashing outfielders in the same lineup may seem imposing. But
March 29th, 2018. 3:37PM. Opening night against the @Yankees in Toronto. I’ll be ready to rock on the mound. Who’s coming!? @BlueJays
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) December 9, 2017
Competition excites me. Never been scared of anyone or any opportunity. Never! #HDMH
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) December 9, 2017
All that's reportedly left is the physical. Which, well ...
There's reportedly one thing that stands between @Giancarlo818 and the Bronx. #HotStove pic.twitter.com/mXncmZbJzW
— MLB (@MLB) December 9, 2017