NY Yankees legend takes a stand against woke culture, hides Nike logo at Old Timers’ Day.
NY Yankees Legend Lowers Boom on Woke Culture, Covers Nike Logo on Jersey at Old Timers’ Day
According to one of the cogs of the 1998 World Champion New York Yankees, being woke is for losers.
Pitcher David Wells made his return to Yankee Stadium on Saturday for the annual Old-Timers’ Day, and he didn’t hold back his opinions, as reported by the New York Post.
Wells went beyond just covering the Nike logo on his Yankees jersey with tape to make his point. He expressed his disdain for Nike and their woke culture, stating, “I hate Nike. They’re woke!”
But it wasn’t just Nike that drew Wells’ ire. He also took a shot at Bud Light, which had triggered a boycott when it partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. When asked if he would ever drink Bud Light again, Wells responded with a resounding ”Nope.”
Wells believes that the culture of coddling in today’s world is eroding the edge needed to win. He expressed his frustration, saying, “We’re in a different world. It sucks. That’s why everyone should carry a gun.”
As a key member of the 1998 championship team, Wells knows what it takes to win. He believes that players today are being babied too much and that it’s up to their peers to push them to be better.
David Wells, who put tape over the Nike logo, says Cashman and Boone aren’t to blame for the Yankees struggles
He says struggling players should be sent to the minors no matter how much they’re paid
Wells says players are coddled and babied too much now pic.twitter.com/5JI4uQ1P5g
— Talkin’ Yanks (@TalkinYanks) September 9, 2023
Wells believes that struggling players should be sent to the minors, regardless of their salary. He thinks that demotion can be a wake-up call and a way to motivate players.
He recalled a time when former catcher Jorge Posada got aggressive with him after Wells pitched poorly. Although it was uncomfortable, Wells respected the confrontation, saying, “You just get your a** kicked once in a while.”
Wells believes that this kind of passion and camaraderie is lacking in today’s game. He longs for the days when players would get in each other’s faces, not taking it personally but pushing each other to win.
Wells even mentioned a time when former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner personally called him out after a bad game. He felt offended at the time, but now he sees the value in having a fire lit under your butt.
Ultimately, Wells believes that the culture of coddling and lack of accountability is detrimental to the game. He wants to see players pushed to their limits and held responsible for their performance.
Source: The Western Journal
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