Back in November, the Yankees shed $23 million by dealing Brian McCann to Houston for pitching prospects Albert Abreu and Jorge Guzman. General manager Brian Cashman then reallocated that money elsewhere, spending $99 million on free agents Matt Holliday and Aroldis Chapman.
Those three moves represent the bulk of Cashman’s winter activity so far, which speaks volumes for how the Yankees value their emerging young players. Their largest question marks exist in right field, first base and in the rotation.
Instead of spending big on an established first baseman, Greg Bird and Tyler Austin will compete for the job.