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The New York Yankees are facing an uncomfortable reality as they currently sit just two games above the bottom of the AL East and 6.5 games away from snagging the last Wild Card spot. With playoff hopes all but gone, it’s evident that change is on the horizon.
Steinbrenner Takes Control: A Halt to Short-Term Solutions
Recognizing that the long-standing strategies—investing in injury-prone players and trading for aging veterans—aren’t bearing fruit, team owner Hal Steinbrenner has taken decisive action. When discussions were afoot about adding some offensive juggernauts at the August trade deadline, Steinbrenner effectively pumped the brakes, directing General Manager Brian Cashman to hold off and wait for the off-season to reevaluate the team’s needs.