After ‘whirlwind’ year, it’s family time for Refsnyder

NEW YORK — Like many other 20-somethings, Rob Refsnyder was back in his parents’ home this Thanksgiving week, wandering through the memories created in that Laguna Hills, Calif., childhood bedroom. The cardboard cutout of Michael Jordan, the old Lakers ticket stubs and, of course, Derek Jeter’s face was somewhere on those walls.

After experiencing what he called a “whirlwind” season, in which the Yankees tested his ability to learn several new positions on the fly, Refsnyder is thankful for this opportunity to kick back with his loved ones, taking a momentary step back in time before he prepares for what promises be a pivotal year in his development.

“It’s kind of just all about family and enjoying each other,” Refsnyder said. “I have a pretty small family, so just spending time with my mom, my dad and my sister [Elizabeth], that’s the most important part of Thanksgiving for me. A lot of food, a lot of laughter, storytelling; really fond memories. It’s pretty traditional.

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