There's a sense in New York, among fans, pundits and beat writers, that the Yankees, facing a ticking clock on the primes of stars Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, have a different pep in their step this season. And not just on the field, but off of it as well. The Yankees' brain trust of Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone have already made some major headlines on the transactions page, whether it was the demotions of 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil and former top prospect Anthony Volpe, or the benching of third baseman Ryan McMahon.
Heck, even the players have noticed management's business-like approach.
