This is a tough post to write, since I’ve been such a loud advocate for buying before Friday’s trade deadline. I’ve talked about getting Trevor Story, Max Scherzer, or Joey Gallo, committing to the 2021 club, and getting this team into the playoffs. I no longer think they should do that. Losing three of four to the Red Sox over the weekend, while the Rays won three of four over Cleveland after adding one of the five or so best pure hitters in baseball ... I just don’t see the Yankees making a run any more competitive than being the road team in the Wild Card Game.
It’s time for the Yankees to retool for 2022
