Daniel Vogelbach of the Toronto Blue Jays made a bold statement by launching a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, in a Spring Training game against the New York Yankees. Vogelbach’s blast not only gave the Blue Jays an early lead in the Grapefruit League matchup but also caught attention for his leisurely trot around the bases.
Despite Vogelbach’s impressive display, Cole didn’t hide his frustration with the slugger’s slow walk. Reports suggest that Cole hinted at seeking redemption the next time Vogelbach steps up to the plate during the regular season.
Gerrit Cole was not a fan Daniel Vogelbach’s home run trot tonight pic.twitter.com/pdYMLoWpHg
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 2, 2024
“Yeah, what’s the day? Are we still in February? March 1st? Yeah, he enjoyed that homer… I don’t forget a lot of things,” Cole remarked in response to Vogelbach’s trot.
The incident highlights the competitive nature of Spring Training games and sets the stage for potential showdowns between Vogelbach and Cole when the regular season rolls around.
