The New York Yankees have revamped their team significantly since their World Series near-miss, including substantial changes in the bullpen. Major departures like Clay Holmes and Tommy Kahnle have led to acquisitions of Devin Williams, Fernando Cruz, and a reunion with Tim Hill, solidifying the relief roster. The team's payroll exceeds $305 million, which may limit further additions. Principal owner Hal Steinbrenner described the bullpen as 'phenomenal', highlighting the dominant potential of the back-end. This new strategy contrasts last year’s focus on suppressing damage, aiming instead for higher strikeouts, addressing previous concerns about hard contact and blown saves.
This bullpen was assembled with a different philosophy than in 2024, focusing more on strikeouts and swing-and-miss rather than merely suppressing damage.
Hal Steinbrenner expressed comfort with the current bullpen, calling it 'phenomenal', spotlighting the potential of its back-end as an area of strength.
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