TAMPA, Fla. -- The safe play is for Brian Cashman to maintain a pessimistic stance when he surveys his Yankees roster, believing that if they prepare for the worst-case scenario, it is always easier to adjust when a better situation presents itself.
As the Yankees usher in this new chapter, opinions are mixed on what the influx of young talent will mean on the field in 2017. If the Yankees stay healthy and get contributions from players like Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird and Aaron Judge, Cashman believes they will be Wild Card contenders at the least.