Yankees? GM Confirms Top Offseason Target, Seemingly Pointing Towards Cody Bellinger and Juan Soto as Priority?Options

Brian Cashman?s words at the tranquil Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa were his first in public since the New York Yankees? ?disaster?. As the team wound up a playoff-less season in 2023, it calls for some serious action from the management in the Bronx. While there has not been much discussion about what caused that disaster, what will be done to fix it?

Discussing “what was real versus what was bulls?t” in regards to the Yankees’ 2023 problems, Cashman spoke at length. These comments from the upper echelons of the team shed light on New York’s future in the face of a season beset by injuries. The crucial query is, though: Who will be the fresh faces in the Big Apple in 2024??

New York Yankees’ Future Plans For 2024 Roster

As per SYN TV?s interaction with Cashman, one can make a lot out of the team?s future plans. Regarding Shohei Ohtani‘s unrestricted free agency, Cashman stated that the Yankees will consider all options. A combination of Juan Soto (if the Padres choose to trade him) and Cody Bellinger makes more sense for the current roster. Cashman has also had his eye on the Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But what?s the context of these names??

The Yankees need to add two outfielders this offseason, according to Cashman, as Jasson Dom?nguez recovers from a UCL reconstruction. He would prefer that at least one of them would play left and one would play center. Rebuilding the pitching staff is a goal, according to Cashman, who also noted that the Yankees still have an excess of infielders, which could be used as a trade chip. That said, there are questions about payroll.?

The Yankees are keeping payroll expectations under wraps, so it’s unclear what kind of finances Cashman will have to work with. He remarked, “I am aware that Hal Steinbrenner and his group are constantly very committed to making sure there is a winner on the field in New York“. The interview went on to shed more light on certain other aspects as well.?

What Are the Chances for Juan Soto and Cody Bellinger?

There will be fierce competition for Bellinger. Multiple teams will be strong contenders, including his current team, the Chicago Cubs. He reportedly had a significant year with the Cubs. Bellinger is a 28-year-old free agent who has had three incredible seasons, so if the Yanks go ahead with him, it would cost a lot of money. But because they have the resources and the need, the Yankees ought to have a good chance. But what about the 25-year-old outfielder??

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Juan Soto will be the undoubted target of the Yankees. However, the star outfielder is expected to be dealt by the San Diego Padres before his final season of team control. With that, the Yankees are reportedly eager to work out a deal at the earliest, if nothing else. The free agent market is abuzz and one can only wait and watch the players shuffle.?

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