In 2016, the YES Network premiered a brand new commercial to celebrate the emergence of the Bronx Bombers’ star prospects. That commercial, included below, made the “Baby Bomber” moniker famous within the Yankee community. While it may have been a bit corny to have Gary Sanchez, Aaron Judge, and Luis Severino playing with baby toys, the messaging of the TV spot was clear: the Yankees were about to get a whole lot younger.
A few years ago, the idea of a Yankee team centered on youthful exuberance was a novelty. The Yanks had been a veteran team for years, first under Joe Torre and then Joe Girardi.