Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to Gerrit Cole’s dominant return from Tommy John surgery and what it means for a Yankees rotation that suddenly looks like one of the best in franchise history. Even with injuries and moving pieces, the Yankees’ starting pitching has been so strong that it changes the expectations for the entire season.
The guys discuss Cole’s intensity, Cam Schlittler’s emergence, Max Fried’s eventual return and why this may be the Yankees’ best chance to cash in on a special rotation. They also explain why Brian Cashman has to be aggressive at the trade deadline, because with Cole in his mid thirties and coming off surgery, this championship window may not stay open forever.
