Talk to most any member of the Yankees roster or staff these days, and you’ll likely hear some pretty common refrains. Perhaps they’ll stress optimism, even in the face of dire straits. Press them on the struggles of a seemingly loaded lineup, and you might hear Aaron Boone express confidence that “Over the long haul [the offense] will be an overwhelming strength of the team”. Process over results will be emphasized, like when DJ LeMahieu stated this weekend that “We didn’t get the result. We didn’t get the win. But I really like how we’re playing.
The Yankees cannot rely on the status quo
