After a week to cool down, Chris McMonigle returns with his thoughts on the Yankees season, if big changes are needed, and how hot Aaron Boone's seat should be. Plus, going through the roster and debating who should stay and who should go after another playoff run ended far too early. In a thinner free agent pool, can anyone be signed to help change the makeup of this roster? Chris answers it all as the offseason gets rolling in the Bronx.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
05:30: Frustrations surrounding the playoff series loss to Tampa Bay and the contrast of watching a less-talented Cleveland team perform well in the postseason.
10:00: A deep dive into the Yankees' core problem: mental softness, a culture of coddling players, and an inability to handle the intense pressure of New York in October.
42:00: Evaluating the 2027 starting rotation, which remains a significant organizational strength anchored by Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Carlos Rodón.
49:57: Bullpen outlook and free agency decisions, including the importance of issuing a qualifying offer to David Bednar and considering a return for Paul Blackburn.
54:00: The players who absolutely must be moved this offseason, specifically highlighting Jazz Chisholm, Trent Grisham, and the urgent need to dump Ryan McMahon's contract.
1:00:20: The Giancarlo Stanton dilemma, managing the DH logjam to get Aaron Judge off his feet, and the need to acquire a legitimate backup catcher and a contact-oriented third baseman.
Questions for Chris? Email the pod at gogetemyanks28@gmail.com
