New York Yankees: Finding a Long Term Solution

Even though the New York Yankees took three of four games from the Royals, they are still struggling. How could they fix their roster to contend in the next couple of years?

The New York Yankees are terrible. As much as it pains me to say this, it is true. Being a lifelong fan of the Pinstripes, I actually thought this was their year to go back to the Big Show. After the very first week, the offense was putting up big numbers, the Yankees were cruising and all was well in the Bronx. 

Then reality set in. The Yankees went from crushing the ball to hardly making contact and none of their pitchers proved consistent, save Masahiro Tanaka. What good is spending all that money to make a killer relief staff if you can’t keep it close in the beginning of the game?

Fast forward to today and the Yankees are in the cellar of the American League East, seven games out of first place. GM Brian Cashman has hinted at a possible “cleaning of the house” and honestly, that is what realistic Yankees fans want. I could care less if the Yankees don’t win another game the rest of the year as long as I knew they were storing up prospects that could contribute in four to five years.

So, here is a breakdown of the Yankees current roster and yearly salary, and an analysis of who I think that we should keep, trade, or just let them run out their contract.

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