The Yankees have Power and Speed
The team’s long-known moniker as the Bronx Bombers is probably about to be re-born in spectacular fashion this year as the Yankees have four players in the middle of their order capable of hitting at least 40 home runs: Judge, Stanton, Bird, and Sanchez.
And another one, Didi, capable of hitting more than 20. That is five of the nine spots in the lineup.
Surrounding them will be plenty of team speed in Brett Gardner, Tyler Wade, and Aaron Hicks. The offense for the Yankees looks scary good for so many reasons.
And whereas their dominant but thin pitching staff is akin to that of the Sox, their roster construction and player development had worked out more like the Astros, at least until this year. Gregorius, Gardner, Judge, Bird, Neil Walker, and Sanchez are all at least league average on both offense and defense.
Although Aaron Hicks brings excellent defense, he has a lot to prove offensively.
But the real question mark is Stanton in left. He has butchered more than a few plays this spring. How much time he spends out there and how well he does might have tremendous impact on the Yankees big plans.
These are not the only questions the Yankees face, though.