NYY News: Retooling the lineup and clubhouse

FanGraphs | Ben Clemens: The Yankees offseason is all but complete, and the overall lineup that theyve constructed looks a lot different compared to the 2024 version.

Theyve taken some decent gambles with the big names that they brought in Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt headline them but Clemens sees the logic in their moves and how its a solid bet to make.

On top of that, they got a potential weapon to uncover in Fernando Cruz for a catcher in Trevino that they just werent going to utilize as well as others could going forward, resulting in a well planned ending to a chaotic winter.

NY Daily News | Gary Phillips: Goldschmidt is one of those stars expected to carry a decent chunk of the offense behind Aaron Judge, but hes also in a completely different environment than he was in St.

Louis.

No longer the guy and now one of the vets expected to both contribute and mentor, Goldy talked about how eager he is to pay forward some of the advice that he got when he was an up-and-coming prospect entering the league to the Yankees younger bats still making a name for themselves.

Ben Rice fits as the ideal protege, as he shifted over to first base to cover for Anthony Rizzos injury last year but looked at bit uncomfortable at the position.

MLB Trade Rumors | Mark Polishuk: The Yankees are still seeking a lefty for their bullpen, and if theyre not looking to bring back one of their arms from last season theyve cast a wide net looking for alternatives.

One such name could be Kyle Hart, who spent last season in the Korean Baseball Organization pitching for the NC Dinos.

Hart won the KBO-equivalent of the Cy Young Award last year after posting a 2.69 ERA and works with a devastating slider, but his lack of velocity on his fastball may limit his viability as a starter in the majors and thus his options as a free agent.

NY Post | Andrew Crane and Dan Martin: Finally, we end with the Yankees bringing back a brief fan favorite.

Andrew Velazquez has signed a minor-league deal with New York with an invite to spring training camp, bringing some infield depth to a field thats still a bit open with the team undecided on whether Jazz Chisholm Jr.

will play third or second base.

Our own Sam Chapman also had more to say about the Velazquez addition yesterday ..

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