Yankees Primed to Make Noise in New Year

Welcome to the party, pal. That's what New York Yankees fans are waiting to say to general manager Brian Cashman.

Sure, the Yankees have made plenty of headlines for what they might do during the offseason.

But when it comes to actual wheeling and dealing, Cashman has been mostly crickets.

However MLB.com's David Adler thinks that's going to change in the new year.

Unfinished Business

"While many clubs around MLB have unfinished business, there are a number of teams in particular that stand out for their relative lack of activity," Adler writes.

"We’ll start with the Yankees, who re-signed Trent Grisham, Amed Rosario, Ryan Yarbrough and Paul Blackburn but otherwise have stayed quiet. That approach stands in contrast to the Blue Jays, who overwhelmed New York in the ALDS and have continued to upgrade their roster," Adler adds.

"With Aaron Judge entering his age-34 season, there’s added urgency for the Yankees to make meaningful moves, whether it’s bringing back Bellinger or finding a comparable replacement," Adler concludes.

Among the comparable replacements are outfielders Kyle Tucker and Austin Hays.

Foot On The Gas

However Adler believes the Yankees better act quick, because the rest of the American League East "will keep their foot on the gas."

That includes the Toronto Blue Jays, who already signed right-hander Dylan Cease. It also includes the Baltimore Orioles, who landed first baseman Pete Alonso. And it also includes the Boston Red Sox, who traded for right-hander Sonny Gray and first baseman Willson Contreras.