"Aaron Judge hit another home run on Sunday. Two innings later, Gary Sanchez did the same. In the past two weeks, the Yankees have reloaded their lineup with young sluggers from the farm system, and the early returns could be hardly any better.
But there is a danger in assuming too much, too soon.
For a cautionary tale, look to the mound.
Luis Severino no longer looks like the future ace from a year ago. His command is erratic, his breaking ball is inconsistent and his changeup is nowhere to be found. The latest Yankees home runs meant nothing because Severino was knocked around in a 12-3 blowout loss to the Rays. Severino was optioned to Triple-A immediately after the game."
I hope it works. I hope the Yankees win the World Series as soon as possible.
If early returns meant anything, there would be a Kevin Maas wing in the Hall of Fame.
But I surely don't have to go back that far. David Adams and Andy Phillips would be manning the corners on the 2016 World Champs ... and the battery every night would be full of All Stars: Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, Ivan Nova, Luis Severino, or Vida Nuno pitching to Jesus Montero.
As for the idea that this team is fun again, well, we'll find out if Buster Olney is anywhere to be found if the Yankees only manage to win 74 games next season.
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