When James Paxton takes the mound at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, he will be at the center of one of baseball’s hottest rivalries. And in the Boston Red Sox, Paxton will not just be facing the Yankees’ archenemies, but the defending world champions. It’s a lot to ask of any pitcher, but for Paxton, who has been struggling with mechanical and confidence issues, there will be an extra degree of difficulty. Paxton’s early exit sealed Houston’s three-game sweep of the Yankees, and was yet another reminder that a transition to the Yankees’ universe can be tougher than it looks. I realized I’m good enough being who I am or who I was in Seattle.”

Source: New York Times April 14, 2019 23:15 UTC