Yankees lifted motivational quote from CrossFit sign
While we can’t accuse New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman of lacking imagination or creativity when tweaking his roster this offseason, we can confirm the team lacks creativity when it comes to motivating that roster.
You know that motivational quote we learned of on Thursday? The one that’s prominently displayed in the clubhouse at the team’s spring training facility in Tampa. It’s not an original. In fact, it was written almost verbatim from a motivational sign that’s posted at just about every CrossFit location known to man.
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If you missed the Yankees sign, this is what it says.
Now here’s a side-by-side shot for comparison’s sake.
The CrossFit sign reads:
Motivated People Only
By entering here, you agree to give 100% of what you have. There are no excuses or second chances. Everyday, every moment is an opportunity to excel, to be more, to achieve your best. Do not squander your time by going through the motions. Train hard and get results. At the end of the day, look in the mirror and ask yourself if you gave your all. If you don’t have that level of commitment, don’t waste your time or ours.
While not their own words, what’s written translates the message the Yankees want to get across to their players. Although it’s also worth noting that three words were omitted from the CrossFit original.
On the CrossFit sign, it reads: There are no excuses or second chances.
On the Yankees sign, it reads: There are no excuses or second chances.
Because in Yankeeland, there are second chances. Just ask Alex Rodriguez.
[Homer History: Chris Chambliss sends the Yankees to the Series]
The fact that the Yankees borrowed from CrossFit isn’t really that a big deal at all, though they obviously could have given credit where it’s due. But it’s certainly interesting that they felt compelled to borrow that message, and that they were clearly mindful of the words they left out.
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