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For so many years, the New York Yankees have been one of the most successful franchises in all of the sports industry. With an MLB record of 40 American League pennants and 27 World Series titles, they are a team to be reckoned with.

This year is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Yankees as they have made some significant changes to their roster. So here are seven things to expect from them this season:

New Manager

One of the most notable changes for the Yankees this season is their new manager, Aaron Boone. He takes over for longtime manager Buck Showalter and will look to lead the team back to the playoffs.

Aaron is a former Yankee player and has been an award-winning assistant hitting coach. But this time, he will be in charge of the whole team. It will be interesting to see how he does in his first season as a manager as he looks to bring the Yankees back to the top of the baseball world.

Better Pitching Performance

With the acquisition of starting pitchers Jordan Montgomery, Jameson Taillon, Néstor Cortés Jr., and Gerrit Cole, the Yankees have upgraded their pitching rotation. They also have Luis Severino, one of the best young pitchers in baseball. If these pitchers can lead the way, the Yankees could have one of the best pitching rotations in baseball.

With an MLB odds of -134, the Yankees are currently one of the favorites to win this season. So if they can live up to their potential, they could be in store for a very successful season.

Key Players

The Yankees have a few key players that they will be relying on this season. With the retirement of longtime Yankee greats like Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, the team will be looking for other players to step up and fill their shoes.

One player to keep an eye on is starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. He is a young player who had a breakout season last year with a 1.08 WHIP and 2.90 ERA. The Yankees will be counting on him to have another strong season as they look to make a run at the playoffs.

For the second baseman, DJ LeMahieu will be a player to watch. Seeing his performance in the first 15 games, he is clearly a hit machine with an 11-game hitting streak. With a batting average of .333 and an OPS-plus of 175, he is a key player the Yankees will need to have a successful season.

Strong Start

With a solid start to the season, the Yankees will be in an excellent position to make the playoffs. They have a lot of talent on their roster, and if they can play up to their potential, they should be able to compete for a spot this season.

The Yankees have shown in the first 15 games that they can put up a lot of runs. If they can keep up this level of play, they should be in good shape to make a run at the playoffs.

Better Defensive Lineup

The Yankees have made some changes to their lineup, and it looks like they will be a much better defensive team this season. With Kyle Higashioka and Jose Trevino, the Yankees have added much-needed experience to their lineup.

They also have one of the best young shortstops in baseball in Isiah Kiner-Falefa. He has proven to be a good defender and should help the Yankees make some noise this season.

Dominant Bullpen

During the last season, the Yankees had one of the best bullpens in baseball. With Aroldis Chapman, Zack Britton, and Chad Green, they were a force to be reckoned with.

This season, they will be without Dellin Betances, who is out to play for the New York Mets, but they still have a very strong bullpen. From the last game on Tuesday, the Yankees pen has combined to post a 1.61 ERA over 44.2 innings. They have been very dominant to start the season with two home runs, a batting average of .151, and nine walks.

The Maximum Potential of Aaron Judge

One of the Yankees’ most prominent stars and potential is Aaron Judge. Last season, he became the second Yankees outfielder to win a Fielding Bible Award and is tied for second place among right fielders in Outfield Arm Runs Saved.

Also, Judge won his second Silver Slugger award on November 11, 2021. After missing several games last season, Judge is healthy and ready to play a full season. And that is very good news for the Yankees.

Versatility and Consistency

The Yankees have shown that they can be a very versatile and consistent team. In the first 15 games, they have had different players step up and contribute. One player who has been very consistent is Jordan Montgomery.

In the first six starts of the season, Montgomery has pitched at least 31 innings and given up eight runs. He has been very consistent for the Yankees, and they will need him to continue this level of play if they want to make the playoffs.

Final Thoughts

The Yankees have a lot of potential this season. They have made some upgrades to their roster and have a lot of talent. If they can play up to their potential, they should be in a good position to make the playoffs. So far, they have shown that they can be a very dangerous team to reckon with.