The New York Yankees spent the offseason adding essential non-flashy pieces to a team that won 100 wins last season. Why do I mention the 100 wins? Because some believe that the Yanks absolutely ‘needed’ a player like Manny Machado or Bryce Harper.
The New York Yankees addressed areas of concern appropriately:
Instead of signing big names on decade-long contracts, GM Brian Cashman created a smoke-screen to draw attention away from several valuable veteran players that provided immediate value in the short-term. Players like Troy Tulowitzki and DJ LeMahieu were on his radar and eventually signed contracts with the Bombers.