There's a certain breed of "fan" who thinks anything less than winning by something like 8-1, with no mistakes in the field or on the bases, is not good enough.
Based on the numbers for the last 3 seasons, Lindor may already be in serious decline as a hitter.
And his extension doesn't even start until next year!
Maybe. Most years there are one or two teams that fall well below expectations.
It's surprising when it's the Yankees because they have such a consistent record of making the playoffs or close to it.
Some cursory research indicates that the original rules for 2020 were to limit pitchers to 13, but when the pandemic hit they decided to scrap the limit.
I think the Yankees are in deep trouble.
I would not make a straight-up bet that we finish ahead of them, but if I was given odds of 2.5 to 1 or better, I would take it.
You say you trust Cora, but you've been questioning this like crazy.
My approach is that since I trust Cora, I try to figure out what his reasoning is.
The Kimbrel deal has always been pointed to as a serious overpay in talent by Dave.
The X factor in that trade is Logan Allen, who is in the Guardians' rotation this year.