Five of Randy Levine’s ‘alternative facts’ about the New York Yankees

Randy Levine made headlines with his insensitive comments. Now imagine what he thinks about these other topics regarding the New York Yankees.

It’s spring training. Can’t we just all get along?

Apparently not. With Levine discrediting Betances’ role in the bullpen and claiming he never deserved that money he asked for, he turned off a lot of Yankees fans. He actually made himself an enemy in the eyes of the fans while claiming to be a professional.

Without thinking before speaking, Randy Levine put a target on his back and possibly ruined the Yankees relationship with the dominant set-up man. Oh well, that’s just Levine for you.

Levine’s asinine comments have opened up Pandora’s box for fans. If he thinks that about Betances, one of the best relievers in his first three seasons, I can only imagine what he would think about some of these other dominant Yankees.

And imagine I did. If we could read Randy Levine’s mind, here’s what he probably thinks, but won’t say, about these other topics regarding the New York Yankees, otherwise known as “alternate facts.”

1. Gary Sanchez doesn’t hit enough home runs

Sanchez is entering his first full season in the Bronx with extremely high expectations. The backstop has already given fans a taste of what is to come, by launching 20 home runs in 53 games and finishing second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.

Wow. That’s impressive.

But I guarantee you Levine thinks Sanchez doesn’t hit enough home runs. He also doesn’t think he has enough power at the plate.

I mean, 20 home runs isn’t that much. He should’ve been able to slug 53 home runs in 53 games. Why didn’t Sanchez do that? If he did that, that would make him elite. But a .299 batting average? And not hitting home runs every time he comes up?

Nope, not worth a heavy contract. He could definitely do better. At least, that’s probably what Levine believes in his own little world.

2. The new Yankee Stadium is ten times better than the old Yankee Stadium

Take a look at the old and take a look at the new. There truly is no comparison!

That’s right, Randy Levine probably thinks that the new Yankee Stadium is far better than the old Yankee Stadium. I mean, just look at it! They are adding in PLAYGROUNDS! And they’ve got high-end restaurants! You won’t even want to go there to watch baseball, you’ll just want to go as a tourist attraction!

What was so special about the old stadium anyway? It’s not like they won 26 World Series Championships on those hallowed grounds. I mean, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly played in the old stadium. But Stephen Drew played in the new stadium!

Think about that. Historical.

In Randy’s world, things aren’t what they seem. So it’s time to accept the facts and just realize that because he’s the President, what he believes is probably the truth.

3. Aroldis Chapman’s fastballs aren’t THAT fast

The Yankees’ flame-throwing closer just signed a massive deal to make his way back to the Bronx. While many questioned the cost of this massive move, Randy Levine would obviously disagree.

Even worse, he would start by commenting on how Chapman’s fastballs aren’t impressive.

Sure, he can throw over 100 miles per hour, but Rajai Davis hit a home run off of him. How impressive can that fastball even be?
Chapman even claimed he was overused by the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series. He only pitched 7.2 innings and wasn’t that impressive. We could definitely get better than someone who gets gassed on the biggest stage in baseball after several strong innings.

If Randy Levine doesn’t believe that Betances can close the game and doesn’t trust in Chapman either, who does he want to close?

Probably Brian Cashman, who has proven to close (deals) in the past. Cha-ching!

4. The Yankees’ pinstripes are actually ugly

After attacking players, why not attack a decades-long tradition?
Levine is probably adamant about changing the Yankees’ home uniforms because pinstripes, well, just aren’t attractive. That and they surely add ten pounds to the camera. And what President wants their team to look overweight on national television?

Since Levine knows all, he’s probably right about the pinstripes. Screw a tradition that transcends the test of time. It’s time for a change, despite being the most storied franchise in the history of the game.

We all know that the time-tested tradition of the pinstripes will not be changed, but we can only imagine the crazy opinions that are cycling through the mind of Randy Levine.

5. Gleyber Torres is actually not that good

With all the young players rising through the ranks of the farm system, Gleyber Torres is one who stands out among the rest. Ranked one of the top prospects in the sport and also a recipient of the coveted Arizona Fall League MVP award, Levine probably still believes he is overrated.

We’ve gotten a look at him both at the dish and in the field and have seen nothing but great things so far this spring training. However, in Levine’s mind, he most likely believes Torres is just not that great.

He’s been recognized by Baseball America and the AFL, which ultimately means nothing. If he really wants to impress the Yankees, he has to hit over 10 home runs in a short season.

Oh wait, he did? Levine meant to say 15. He needs to hit 15 or more home runs.

Dellin Betances was the first one he attacked so we can only imagine what he thinks about everyone else. In Randy Levine’s fantasy world, everything is opposite.

In reality, it’s all just alternate facts in the mind of Randy Levine.