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Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees frustrated quite a few fans during the MLB offseason for not being very aggressive.
After coming up short in the ALDS last season against the AL East rival Toronto Blue Jays and finishing second place in the division behind the same team, it was clear that the Yankees had some work to do. However, they didn’t do much during the offseason.
The team’s biggest move was re-signing star outfielder Cody Bellinger. While that was at the top of their priority list, the front office didn’t make any other aggressive outside moves.
Heading into the 2026 MLB season, no one knows what to expect from New York. It’s possible the Yankees could be a contender, or they could simply make the playoffs with a quick exit being the result.
Only time will tell, but New York has now been hit with another harsh criticism after its lackluster offseason.
Colin Cowherd Doesn’t Hold Back About the New York Yankees
During an episode of “The Herd With Colin Cowherd,” Cowherd didn’t hold back his words about the Yankees’ offseason.
“It used to be the Yankees were the most aggressive team in baseball,” Cowherd said. “Now they’re not the most aggressive team in their own division, that’s Toronto. Or even in their city, that’s the Mets.”
That quote sums up how many fans felt about the team’s offseason effort. At the end of the day, they simply haven’t been that aggressive.
New York used to be a big spender each and every offseason. Cashman and company threw cash around at will. That has changed in recent years.
What Should Be Expected from the Yankees in 2026?
Jim Bowden of The Athletic has shared his belief that fans should expect more of the same this season as they got last year.
He has the Yankees finishing in second place in the American League East division race behind the Blue Jays. Bowden also didn’t like what New York did this offseason, giving the team a “C” grade for their efforts.
A second-place finish would at least put the Yankees in position to potentially get into the postseason for a playoff run. Getting into the playoffs is the first goal. Whether or not New York has a chance to win a World Series remains to be seen.
Following such a quiet offseason, the Yankees are going to have a lot to prove when the regular season gets underway. They have a lot of talent on the roster, but there are going to be a lot of questions swirling around the team this year.
Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. More about Evan Massey
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