When Brian Cashman called the Yankees a “fully operational Death Star” during the Winter Meetings, he wasn’t lying: the team’s talented young roster is fresh off of a 100-win season and back-to-back postseason appearances. If you factor in the acquisition of the often-dominant James Paxton and the rumor that the Yankees are believed to be the frontrunners for 26-year old superstar Manny Machado, you’d be excused if you believe him. But a closer look makes it clear that the Yankees have operated at less than full financial capacity, their biggest competitive advantage, for quite some time—and that they can add both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado and still reinvest less revenue into player salaries than they did in the last decade.
The Yankees Can Afford to Sign Both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado
