With the season rapidly coming to a close, the New York Yankees as of this writing look as if they will take the American League East title, outlasting the surprising efforts of the Baltimore Orioles.
With the postseason coming in a few weeks, Major League Baseball can sell the potential matchup of their two most historic franchises in history in the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees in the World Series, a rivalry that goes back decades when the Dodgers were in Brooklyn led by MLBbro icon, Jackie Robinson.
With the sport looking for new inventive ways of promoting and marketing the game of baseball, maybe a strategy used by the NBA can draw interest to not only the diamond but the way teams are constructed.
In the early 2000s, the NBA saw a trend of three stars teaming up to great success with the Boston Celtics in 2008 which led to a championship. However, the Miami Heat took the model to the next level when LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and the term “Big 3” was born. Storylines flew everywhere and videos combined with pro wrestling which was just as popular.
The New York Yankees have the same potential ingredient as the Miami Heat by way of bringing back the dominant “Evil Empire” days that irked anyone not down with the Yankees pinstripes.
Believe it or not, MLBbros are the ones who can cause this chemical explosion filling the roles of that NBA superteam.
The Main Attraction: Aaron Judge (Then…LeBron James)
For a team to command the attention of hardcore and casual fans alike, a team needs a superstar whose name transcends past his own team to become the face of the sport. Back then when LeBron James left to “take his talents to South Beach”, he dominated the sport along with the news cycle.
MLBbro Aaron Judge might have been close to leaving the “Big Apple” with contentious contract negotiations, but thanks to his historic power streak over the last few years, Judge is the face of Major League Baseball even though Shohei Ohtani is possibly the corporate global plan.
The Cool Sidekick: Jazz Chisholm (Then Dwyane Wade)
When LeBron came to town, a star had to take a step back but it was clear to everyone that Wade was that dude. With this Yankees team, Jazz Chisholm plays this role to perfection.
Remember the Yankees were in a freefall that got the Orioles back in the division race around the trade deadline. Since Chisholm came into the fold, the Yankees woke up from their slumber and Jazz is all the rage in New York in the field and at the plate.
The X-Factor: Giancarlo Stanton (Then Chris Bosh)
There has been no championship team without the star who quietly fills in the foundation by making timely plays and comes through in the clutch when his name is called.
Even though he doesn’t commend the headlines like the superstars, his teammates know the importance of his presence.
Giancarlo Stanton is quietly carving a Hall of Fame career while still putting baseballs into the seats.
The active leader in home runs just hit his 25th home run as an active player leading 10 seasons.
While Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm are the players who put fans in seats, Stanton will be the glue that keeps the championship chances together next month.
If the Yankees win and the “Big 3” references start in MLB, send the check to MLBbro.com.
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