The Yankees arguably have the best pitcher in Cole and he will more than likely win the 2023 AL Cy Young Award. The Yankees should try to find trades so the payroll can be free of depreciating values and allow the baby bombers a chance to prove themselves. These players have trouble staying healthy and have each experienced extensive spells of inconsistent play, which will only become worse as time progresses. The players are Anthony Rizzo, Giancarlo Stanton, D.J. That is a significant amount of money allocated to players who are already showing signs of declining. The Yankees roster features five 34+-year-old players who have a combined $78.5 million in annual salary including Aaron Hick’s salary. So why detract from what makes you great? Depreciating Values The last dynasty in the 90s was built on homegrown talent as was every single one before. When the Yankees play their youthful home-grown talent it has produced some of the best results for the franchise. In the past, the team would have kept players like these in the minors rotting away, like Miguel Andujar and Jackson Frazier. The Yankees made a smart choice to bring up these two phenoms early. This would not have been possible if the Yankees had elected to keep Dominguez in the minors. He was on fire hitting four homers in eight games before his untimely injury.
Upon his debut, Dominguez was as advertised hitting his first MLB career homer against Justin Verlander on his first swing.
