The Yankees got their crown jewel of the offseason by re-signing Aaron Judge to a record nine-year, $360 million deal. It was a necessary thing for New York to get done. But now that it’s in the rearview mirror, Brian Cashman and Co. have more work to do.
Sure, this is a club that won 99 games, took home an American League East title, and reached the ALCS in 2022. They also got swept out of the postseason by the Houston Astros. Despite losing Justin Verlander to the Mets, Houston’s roster is still very deep and appears to be head and shoulders above the Yankees.