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Yankees should focus on bench bats this winter

With some free spots on the bench, some savvy pick-ups could go a long way toward decreasing the likelihood of another second half slump caused by fatigue.

These youngins burst into the bigs this year and last. Together with Aaron Judge, they represent the future core of a Yankees team that has been missing an identity for years. 2015 was a great year for the Bombers from a player development standpoint. Most of the young players look like competent big leaguers. Some, particularly Bird, Severino and Judge, have a chance to become much more than that.