Does it ring any bells when you hear a 10-year contract, constant injuries, or postseason brilliance? It gave you A-Rod déjà vu, right? Giancarlo Stanton’s tenure with the Yankees hasn’t been any less than a roller coaster. And for now, it’s under scrutiny.

In the latest episode of Pinstripe Post on New York Post Sports, baseball insider Joel Sherman brought up a compelling comparison between Giancarlo Stanton and Alex Rodriguez. Sherman underscored a crucial conflict in the Yankees’ approach—despite vowing to avoid another long-term deal after A-Rod, they still acquired Giancarlo Stanton, who had a decade left on his contract.

Sherman’s answer to that sparked the ongoing debate. He noted that the Yankees have credited Stanton’s absence to “personal reasons not having to do with his tennis elbow.”

Nevertheless, he called attention to the fact that neither Stanton nor his representatives have given fans any further details, leaving them and the analysts in speculation.

But the real shocker in Sherman’s take was his comparison between A-Rod and Stanton. “I remember when the Yankees were done with Alex Rodriguez’s 10-year contract; they swore they would never… get involved in the length of a contract like that again. And literally the next offseason… they pivoted and traded for the 10 years left on Giancarlo Stanton.”

The Yankees swore to never repeat history but ended up being locked into another huge long-term deal. And this time, with none other than Giancarlo Stanton. Just like Alex Rodriguez, Stanton’s period has been a blend of sharpness and frustration.

Sherman pointed out the struggles and stated, “The regular seasons tend to be tortured because he’s on the injured list one to three times every year.” Yet he brought attention to Stanton’s postseason expertise, highlighting that he is “not just a good but a great postseason player.”

For now, the debate rages on.

The Yankees are waiting anxiously in the Luis Gil injury scare

The Yankees didn’t see this one coming. Luis Gil had to cut his bullpen session short after he felt tightness in his right shoulder. The Yankees are now holding their breath as he goes through an MRI.

“He just felt tight and wasn’t able to really let it go,” Aaron Boone said right before the Yankees faced the Blue Jays at Steinbrenner Field.

“Hopefully, it’s not something too serious, but it also feels like something that’s going to cost us some time.”

Gil has played a decently significant role in the Yankees’ rotation the previous season with a 3.50 ERA over 151 ²/₃ innings. He had already fought through his last career-high workload right after returning from Tommy John surgery. Boone didn’t have any speculations. He also admitted that it’s concerning when a pitcher stops his bullpen.

Just in case Gil misses time, Marcus Stroman, the one who was outside looking for a rotation spot, can slide in anytime now. The Yankees reportedly tried to trade the veteran this offseason. They were really strong about his stance that he’s not a reliever, he’s a starter. With just two weeks into the camp, the situation may have worked itself out for him.

The rotation strength of the Yanks is being tested now. From Clarke Schmidt dealing with back stiffness to JT Brubaker’s 3 broken ribs since the comebacker. Will Warren, Carlos Carrasco, and Yoendrys Gómez might be next in line and have to step up in case the injuries keep piling up.

With the opening day right around the corner, the Bronx Bombers are yet again facing uncertainties with their key players. Be it Giancarlo Stanton’s situation or Luis Gil’s injury scare. Different issues, different players, but the same old concerns for the Yankees.