Throughout the offseason, fans have questioned the state of the Yankees’ starting rotation. A lackluster showing in the ALDS left a bad taste in everyone’s mouths. That’s understandable, but it does a disservice to the talent in the starting staff. The group has a high floor with potential to be one of the best rotation’s in team history.
James Paxton agrees. The southpaw is at the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Florida, having arrived ahead of Wednesday’s report date. In fact, he’s already throwing bullpens and talking to members of the media.