In 1913, the Yankees looked to be headed in an upward direction. The 1913 season was the first year they would be known as the "Yankees" instead of the "Highlanders." After several years in Hilltop Park, the team would move into the Polo Grounds. They had even managed to hire two-time World Series winning manager Frank Chance from the Cubs.
The Yankees also opted to have spring training in Bermuda, the first time a team had held camp outside of the United States. On the way back, many of the players became seasick.