TAMPA, FL – Ron Guidry has been looking forward to many years of congratulatory calls at Called last October 4th and everyone else in baseball seems to be paying attention to Aaron Judge’s call 50 home run and pass by Roger Maris 27 American League record for a single season.

Guidry was at his home in Louisiana that night Watch on iPhone and stay tuned Gerrit Cole breaks Louisiana Charger’s single-season strikeout record. with 248 instead of Guidry’s 94, now benchmark,

AL Cy Young award recipient gets a call from a visiting club at Globe Life Field.

“Since you put on the Yankees for this moment I’ve been waiting since I knew you’d do it sometime in time,” Guidry praised Cole that night. “This is what you deserve.”

These Congratulations were conveyed Thursday, when the Yankees’ pitchers and catchers had their first official practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the first time they attended in person. Cole pitched a two-inning mock game in the morning bullpen meeting as manager Aaron Boone, pitching coach Matt Blake and Goodry — a guest coach — watched on.

“It’s always exciting to be back with everyone moment,” Kerr said. “It’s always a pleasure to see Gator. We exchanged cordial notes about how cool that night in Texas was for both of us.”

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While southpaw Carlos Rodón is a new face in the Yankees rotation, Cole is still the ace, From 1978 his season 13-8 and 3.33 Fifth All-Star selection, Cole strikes out with 61 Over Guidry’s 324 tally, but also with

Leading AL home run surrender.

“I think every year, you try to evaluate yourself Could do better,” Kerr said. “Sometimes, there’s nothing more obvious than leading the league in home runs, but if you’re going to go, you’ve got to throw a lot of pitches in there. … Isolation home runs really aren’t. Late Someone who turns the game around a little bit, or when there are two or three runners on the base.”

Boone said: “He’s faced his own adversity this past year. I think one of the best things that happened to him and us last year is, I remember the season A lot of questions surrounding him in the postseason. He really bounced back and went on to cement himself as one of the true aces in the sport.”

This is Cole’s fourth year wearing pinstripes and he signs $324 exist324 reached a million-dollar deal with the Yankees after the season. During Cole’s introductory news conference, managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said he expected the contract to be in its nine “Multiple Champions” are produced mid-year.

“My biggest goal is to win a world championship for this organization ,” Kerr said.

So far, Cole is only in the American League Championship Progress has been made in the series, and it hasn’t always been pretty. He quipped on Thursday that the Yankees were “waxed” by the Astros in October’s ALCS sweep, adding, “Anytime you get waxed, it doesn’t feel good, whether you’re at the salon or at the ballpark. “

However, Kerr remains optimistic about the Bombers’ chances, and Boone believes Kerr can take his game to greater heights alone.

“There’s always a Cy Young who can reach another level season, where he did that,” Boone said. “He’s always going to play. He’s been an absolute anchor. He’s taken care of his body, he knows himself, he knows how to prepare 257 How many days are there in a year.”

Cole and Rodón are ready to go to a solid starter with plans to include Luis Severino, Nestor Cortez and Domingo Germain or Clarke Schmidt, Kerr said he had a responsibility to set a strong example and lead the way.

“I just want to say hello to all our pitchers and The players create a great learning environment and a competitive environment, and represent the Hal and Steinbrenner family and organization well,” Cole said. “I just think about these things in every aspect of my job. It’s certainly a big part of it, and I take it seriously.”

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