Over the past two years, the New York Yankees and General Manager Brian Cashman have executed two severely misjudged trades, putting misplaced faith in older and injury-prone players.
Failed Strategies: Ill-advised Trades and Creative Misfires
The Yankees attempted to think outside the box by strengthening the starting rotation and opting for an aging veteran at the hot corner. However, these transactions have left a significant blemish on the team’s strategic blueprint. With no major acquisitions at the recent trade deadline, it’s evident that the Yankees are determined to play out the rest of the 2023 season with their current roster—a roster that has proven inadequate.