Yankees setting themselves up to get left behind in AL East

The New York Yankees are in danger of being left behind in the AL East. While the rest of the division has improved, the Yankees have stayed the course. The Yankees have spent just over $29 million in free agency thus far, less than teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox. That money has gone to bringing their own players back, as outfielder Trent Grisham (qualifying offer), infielder Amed Rosario and pitchers Paul Blackburn and Ryan Yarbrough were retained. The Yankees quiet offseason could change. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Yankees are one of the teams interested in shortstop Bo Bichette. He also noted that the Yankees are interested in outfielder Austin Hays, but that interest may be contingent on whether or not outfielder Cody Bellinger returns to New York. Bellinger may be the key to the Yankees offseason. Heyman reported that the Yankees have an offer on the table for the outfielder to return, but the details are currently unknown. However, the Yankees are hardRead More