The trade was so long ago now, but it still feels weird. You want to move on, but the Jesus Montero career arc won’t let you.
So, the Yankees are in town, with a 63-60 record that leaves them with almost no chance of a playoff spot, and a roster in transition. With guys like Carlos Beltran and Andrew Miller traded away, A-Rod retired, and new RF Aaron Judge now installed, the Yankees are in a transition period, and for once they’re not trying to jumpstart the process by bringing in more veteran guys.
If the Yankees were realistically going to challenge for the AL East this year, the key was going to be their starting pitching.