NEW YORK _ Sensing the void in Yankees Universe, Aaron Boone was struck by an idea while visiting Gerrit Cole's new home last week.
That's when the Yankees manager posted a cellphone video of Cole having a backyard catch with his wife Amy � a 30-second snapshot of life in a COVID-19 world, with players and fans waiting a little longer for opening day.
Boone's new Connecticut neighbor is also the Yankees' most exciting addition to a club with championship aspirations, now on hold.
So, the manager has made plans to catch his new ace periodically, until the all-clear is sounded and an abbreviated second spring training is underway.
In the meantime, Cole will undoubtedly find ways to keep up constant conversations about two distinct passions _ the craft of pitching and his appreciation for certain Italian red wines.
