6 more years of Stanton will hurt, despite the $3M/yr Miami pays off the lux tax number. He may still have some big years left, but playing a full season is a pipe dream.
LeMahieu may not be a big drag, but 5 more years is tough.
We may see the Yanks spend more at the trade deadline, picking up short term fixes that don't drag down the finances long term, and shouldn't cost much, in terms of prospects given up, if the contract is huge.
It's funny how this past winter, all we heard was how well the Yanks were set up for the short AND long term.
Now, look!