Jimmy Sez

At the conclusion of another disappointing playoff run for the Yankees in 2022, I made some suggestions  on what they could do to avoid another October collapse in 2023. Most of them involved bolstering the lineup at positions that became automatic outs down the stretch last fall. Specifically, the plan called for improving third base and shortstop by saying goodbye to Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, signing an actual starting catcher, and acquiring a left-handed bat to handle left field. These weren't the most creative suggestions. The Yankee lineup had obvious holes and this was a simple, straightforward way to get them filled as soon as possible. No matter what configuration he uses, the Yankees' current roster construction ensures that Aaron Boone's lineup will have holes. All-Pro Reels/Wikimedia Commons The Yankee front office and ownership - creative geniuses that they are - took a much different approach to the problems staring them in the face during the offs