Last year, Wandy Peralta became the first Yankee in history to pitch in all five games of a Division Series. And when the left-hander stopped by our podcast studio, he showed off a more serious side than fans are used to seeing on the mound, where the Dominican Republic native is known for his hilarious and absurd facial expressions. But there was also plenty of laughter, plenty of good cheer from a guy who says that his job is just as much about making sure that everyone around him is happy and relaxed as it is pitching perfect innings. His chat with Jon Schwartz (and Yankees bilingual media relations coordinator Marlon Abreu) is an awesome window into a true original.

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