YTS Tribune: Q

Featured Guest: Q  (Pirates Manager)

Q has been a member of YTS playing for the Pirates since its 2020. He was part of the original core of YTS and has branched out into managing these days. Q helped lead his team in 2023 to the YTS Championship. It was a long and tough road but one they overcame to become champions. What was the cost? Was it rewarding? We find out from the man himself…

Q1: First off, I’d like to thank you Q for taking the time to do this and be the inaugural guest on the YTS Tribune. You have been with YTS since the very beginning and now sit here as a YTS Champion. How does it feel to be a Champion? 

Q: It feels good lol We all worked hard to complete the goal . Im glad the hard work payed off . Im ready to try again .

Q2: Was there anything that you did differently in 2023 than you did in previous seasons?

Q:  It was my first year managing YTS . I pretty much stayed the same coaching style that I did with my Aguilas and  WhitePlains Yankees team . Last year it was great players and a great staff with a common goal . That’s my 2nd chip as manager. I knew it would work if we stayed focus .

Q3: What was the biggest challenge last year for you?

Q: Biggest challenge was dealing with the real life aspects while trying to cater to a team full of ppl . Usually I can check out if the world and gather my self . Dealing with deaths and relationships issues but when your a manager you don’t have the opportunity to be down . My team lifted me up higher than what I thought I could go . I will always be appreciative of that .

Q4: What are you most proud of from last season?

Q: I was most proud my friends won . I seen how hard we all worked in years prior . I just wanted us to be winners so bad . I knew we was better . We ended previous years . And we was so close in many leagues . I knew those ladies and gentlemen that I spent years battling with are winners . And we finally was able to show it .

Q5: Was there anyone who stepped up in the team’s time of need that you least expected or did you know the players you could count on every week?

Q: I think it’s unfair to place that much pressure on anyone player or players to be the day in and day out number one option . It’s truly a team effort . Anyone can step up at anytime and the team benefits. For example Pops (Ant) Had the biggest hit of the season in my opinion. You never know if its your moment just be ready .

Q6: You guys have that big target on your backs, what are your expectations for this season?

Q: The beautiful thing about being a target is as long as you hear the shots you know your not dead yet lol . Its the same goal . Keep the love with in and build one step at a time . The team knows the formula we just have to buy in and stay focused .

Q7: Is there anything you think the Pirates do better than any other team in YTS? 

Q: IDK  I don’t really pay to much attention to anyone else . I don’t have the time to do all that . I rather focus on us  and we do a lot of things well. I feel the best thing about us is the work ethic . It’s consistent and players want to get better for themselves and for each other . Anyone can be athletic or throw money around to get what they want . But when you have A+ players showing up in the cages in Dec and Jan with players who trying to make the team or recover from injury it makes for a great atmosphere.

Q8: How do you feel about the former Pirates that decided to move on from the team this season?

Q: I’ve publicly stated it hurts . I don’t understand why shit happened how it did . In my heart I wanted us to win more and be dominant around NYC . 

When we set our goals in life it’s usually a reflection of that moment we are in . 

When you get to the  goal  you set for everything is different it makes you question if it was worth it . 

But I seen the writing on the wall . I seen how things was happening even before we finished the season . I can only be me . I love coaching . I study this shit and I’m good at it . I knew how to get the job done . We didn’t need hero’s we needed everyone to play a role . I hope one day they understandsd that .I still lovey them as people and I want to see them do well in life .

Q9: Is there anyone or anything that you’re going to pay attention to in YTS in order to keep your team a step ahead of the rest?

Q: No everything we need is here already . I enjoy seeing YTS grow . I think this year is going to be the most competitive yet . Frank your doing a great Job and I see all the shit you grow through. Just keep going bro . I don’t think you understand how you bringing so many ppl out to the park . So many Families getting to enjoy competition and a positive atmosphere. I truly thank you for that .

Q10: Game 3 bottom of the 7th in the YTS championship, down by 1, bases loaded, 2 outs, who do you want at the plate? 

Q: Anybody in a Pirates Uniform .🏴‍☠️

That’s what we work for . No matter who the opportunity is in front of we all worked to be ready For the moment . I trust everyone on the pirates to get the job done . And we will .

I appreciate the kind words Q and appreciate the trust you give me and my vision for YTS. It’s not easy but it’s definitely rewarding to see so many people have fun and make YTS a fun atmosphere and experience.  We’re going to conclude this interview here. I appreciate you taking the time to sit down and answer some questions. Is there anything else you’d like to add before we go?

Q: I want to take the opportunity to let everyone know in YTS to have a great healthy season . I hope you all are as proud as I am to represent this league . To my Pirates,Y’all know what to do . Y’all know what matters and who don’t . The love is within .