The Yankees finished the 2022 season with an offense that struggled to produce down the stretch and into the playoffs. The front office decided this past offseason that upgrades were not needed offensively, and that running back the offense (with an upgraded starting rotation in tow) was the answer. A plea to fans in May by Brian Cashman stating, “Don’t count us out”, a “confused” Hal Steinbrenner in June as to why Yankees fans were upset with the current season, culminating with Aaron Boone postgame after a 5-1 loss Tuesday saying “we can correct it, we got the players to do it”.
The 2023 trade deadline is a no-win situation for the Yankees
