It is very unfortunate, but the New York Yankees have had multiple seasons that were plagued by the injury bug. It has been one thing for a while where injuries were only impacting the Yankees’ starting pitchers, but now it would seem that the team’s outfielders are suffering from the injury bug’s bite.
Following what was a brutal ALDS loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yanks now head into their offseason with GM Brian Cashman looking to plug some gaping holes heading into 2021. It hurts me to say this as a Yankee fan, but it sucks that this team has so many sluggers that can’t stay on the field.
As I am awaiting the start of the 2021 baseball, I have been watching the Yankees closely to see how the organization will be plugging those holes and I will be honest, I have been an “armchair manager“.
According to the latest reports, the Bombers are acquiring veteran outfielder Greg Allen in a trade with the San Diego Padres, who designated him for assignment last week. I get it, the outfield of the Bronx Bronx have been known to be plagued by injuries, but why are we not focusing the organization’s time and time what matters. That’s right, everyone associated with this team know the starting rotation has been a problem, so why are we not going after key arms to solidify it.
Are we really going to let TANAKA walk? I mean Masa has proven his worth since signing the organization and he wants to win another championship with us. With the exception of Cole, I wouldn’t say that the probable staring roster of pitcher is the want in a playoff or postseason competition. Don’t get me wrong Deivi Gracia has has definitely shown glimpses of a Pedro Martinez comparison, as the media has drawn that connection to the youngster in his handful of Major League starts.
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