After a ninth straight season without a World Series appearance, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is ready to spend some paper in free agency. The pressure is on GM Brian Cashman to construct a championship favorite heading into 2019, but the organization should be extremely cautious about deviating from the patience that has led to a team bursting with young talent.
I’m not saying that the Yankees should make it their goal to stay permanently under the luxury tax. That would be a monumental waste of New York’s abundant resources.