After an underwhelming finish to the 2022 MLB Season, the New York Yankees had two goals in mind for the upcoming offseason. First and foremost was re-signing 2023 AL MVP Aaron Judge, which was no guarantee, and bolstering the team in order to beat the reigning World Series Champs in the Houston Astros.
“Even though we have fallen short against Houston, it’s obviously any of the [teams] that are standing in our way between us and winning a World Series. We’ve got to improve ourselves and give ourselves the best shot.” Cashman said in a press conference after being swept in the 2022 ALCS.