New York Yankees 2018 Season Preview

Just because the New York Yankees did not spend in free agency does not mean that they were quiet. The Bronx Bombers are back in a big way.

The Evil Empire has returned. In what was expected to be a soft rebuilding year for the New York Yankees, the franchise exceeded expectations. They ended the year with a 91-71 record, finishing two games out in the AL East and winning the Wild Card. The Yankees then went on an impressive run in the postseason, winning their series against the Indians after dropping the first two games, and pushing the eventual World Series champion Astros to seven games in the ALCS.

It was possible that, with the continued progression of the young Yankees sluggers, that they would take another step forward in 2018. However, that is not the Yankee Way. Instead, they fleeced former franchise icon Derek Jeter and the Marlins, acquiring reigning NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton to team with Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez. The Baby Bombers have become the Bronx Bombers once again.

Understandably, the Yankees are once again considered a favorite to return to the postseason. It is easy to understand why, given the potential of the offense and their stellar bullpen. However, the Yankees still have a few holes on the roster, with questions in the lineup and in the starting rotation. There may be quite a few games where New York has to rely upon that offense to end up in the win column.

The New York Yankees have high expectations for the 2018 campaign. Can they meet those expectations, or will their holes lead to a disappointing season?