"There is a degree of unrest and uncertainty swirling around the New York Yankees as spring training gets rolling down in Tampa, FL. With a World Series drought now in its 17th year, which is of historic proportions for this franchise, general manager Brian Cashman is holding steadfast to the notion that this team is, indeed, a contender. It certainly did not feel like that when they were pushed aside by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS."
"Is similar better? Cashman and the Yankees are running back a nearly identical roster in 2026, which raises obvious concerns about just how far this team can go in an ever-improving American League. The junior circuit is not nearly as winnable as it was, say, two years ago, when New York advanced to the World Series before getting steamrolled by the Los Angeles Dodgers."
"The Opening Day starting lineup will likely feature seven of the eight starters who flailed out of the ALDS, the only change being a different shortstop with Anthony Volpe recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Cody Bellinger was retained after a dramatic winter of negotiations, and Trent Grisham accepting his $22 million qualifying offer threw an immediate wrench in Cashman's offseason spending plans."
Spring training opens amid unrest and uncertainty around the New York Yankees. A 17-year World Series drought looms large while general manager Brian Cashman insists the team remains a contender. The Yankees were eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, prompting questions to be answered in spring. Management largely retained the 2026 roster, raising concerns about competitiveness in an improving American League. The Opening Day lineup will likely include seven of eight starters from the ALDS exit, with Anthony Volpe sidelined by shoulder surgery. Retaining Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham constrained offseason spending and limited pursuit of other top free agents.
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