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New York sports radio host blasts 'massive bust' Anthony Volpe after Yankees' issues

The Yankees shortstop was called out on New York radio station WFAN and labeled a "massive bust" for his shortcomings since making his MLB debut.

By Matt Reed

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe at bat during the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe at bat during the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Kansas City Royals / William Purnell-Imagn Images
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The New York Yankees have always been an MLB franchise that's been about boasting star players and winning big games, but one of the team's highly-touted prospects that made the jump to the major leagues has received a lot of criticism lately about his contributions.

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Anthony Volpe was tabbed as one of the best prospects in baseball before being called up to the Yankees in 2023, however, despite the team's success the shortstop hasn't been able to post the numbers that fans would be impressed by.

That includes WFAN New York radio host Sal Licata, who bashed Volpe for being a "major bust" since being called up. "Volpe has been a bust...," Licata said on the airwaves. "I don’t know why everyone is afraid to say it."

Volpe is only batting .241 this season with 61 hits and knocking in 39 RBI, but New York has certainly been looking for more production on the offensive side.

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