IT'S THE YANKEES TURN!

Source: USA Today

The New York Post said it best in its article, "American League preview: It feels like the Yankees’ time."  On this eve of the start of the baseball season, it is clear that the Yankees are hungry for a championship, maybe more than ever.  And also abundantly clear is that, we as fans, need something to look forward to this season. Let's be honest, it wouldn't hurt any of us to get an upgrade in championship gear, since our 10-year-old souvenir wear is probably fading.  So, the question is, is it the Yankees turn?  Will 2019 bring the World Championship back to the Bronx?

Source: NY Post

The Post believes the Yankees will win 97 games and that new pitcher, James Paxton, could make a key impact on this year's team or at least he needs to.  In order to win, the Post believes that Gary Sanchez needs to come in swinging.  "Last year he batted .186, the worst ever by a Yankee with at least 350 plate appearances. The Yanks did not pursue J.T. Realmuto, doubling down that Sanchez will hit and catch to a high level." I think we all agree with that assertion.  He needs to hit, consistently and be agile enough to block balls and gun down runners.  It is that simple.  Hoping these words make it to his ears and Sanchez makes a big impact on the team this season.

In addition, the Post says a "name we will get to know" is 19-year-old stud right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia.  He will make his way up to the team later this summer and provide much needed relief to the starting rotation or as added fixture to the bullpen.  With that in mind, it is not clear how Domingo German or Luis Cessa will contribute or how effective they will be.  I have been a big fan of German given his performance this spring.  I am sure the Yankees would like to use him as a long reliever or the sixth starter.  He could even be trade bait for another big gun later this season.

Source: NJ.com

I think the final line of the piece says it all when it comes to the Yankees' possibility of winning the division and eventually the Series.  "The past four champs — Royals, Cubs, Astros and Red Sox — have been built around young, starry, positional cores. The Yankees have such a group. It can be their time."  If anyone was looking for a positive swing in the Yankees' direction, this certainly does it.

One day! We have made it through the long, cold winter to the cool, breezy days of spring.  It's baseball time and the Yankees are ready.  It's the Yankees turn.  Let's soak it all in, get our bank accounts in order so we can upgrade our championship gear and cheer on the Yankees to #28.

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof