The expectations for this edition of the Yankees is about the same as it has been for the past few years: middling. There is, however, a bit more hope in the air as the Yankees progress through spring training. From the sight of Gleyber Torres going deep to Greg Bird’s triumphant return to Aaron Judge flashing his awe-inspiring power, the Yankees’ youth has infused some new energy into the typically bland spring proceedings.
There’s a decent chance the Yankees will be fairly average yet again in 2017, missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years.