evaluating and assessing the development of the younger arms in the system, such as Clarke Schmidt, Michael King the realm of possibility that when Tanaka and Paxton become free agents Cashman seriously considers bringing and moving along to another pending 2020 player in his walk year, DJ LeMahieu seems like slam dunk to bring He brings to the game everything the Yankees want and need.

Lastly, the end of the shift is going to put significantly more pressure on middle infielders' range, as you will no longer be able to hide a guy with good hands but no range at 2B or SS. shift and the rule changes meant to encourage more aggressive baserunning will make speed and defensive range

We’ll see how the range numbers grade out, but I think that we’ll be very happy with him real soon.

Clayton Kershaw (26), seven-year contract in 2014.

As the Yankees team owner, It would be my job to make the tough decision to bring in better baseball At that point, it may be time to “kick him upstairs”, and bring in another GM.

This means the Yankees are going to have to lean on Michael King or Deivi Garcia to fill in over the

Betts and Judge are both 26 going on 27 and entering their prime.

For the time being, however, the news on Montas' shoulder brings about two very important questions: At the time it was exciting, but it was underwhelming that the Yankees missed out on bringing in an ace

I was impressed that Aaron Boone didn't manage for the story by bringing in David Bednar to face his

Brian Cashman has made several big signings this off-season, including bringing back Aaron Judge and

Contracts (10): Greg Allen Miguel Andujar Thairo Estrada Mike Ford Domingo German Kyle Higashioka Michael King Up next, we’ll keep any former good prospect which includes: Miguel Andujar, Thairo Estrada, Michael King Michael King is also a potential spot-starter during a long stretch of no breaks in the 2021 season.

Still, the Yankees should seriously consider bringing in another left-handed bat, such as Cody Bellinger