Spring training is underway and the most notable action so far isn’t on the field, it’s in the quotes. Aaron Judge called the waiting through the Yankees’ slow offseason “brutal,” hit the fanbase with a “we’re the New York Yankees” rally cry… and then finished by saying he loves where the roster landed. We break down why that both validates fans and confuses them, plus early spring training velocity buzz, what to watch from Elmer Rodriguez and Carlos LaGrange, why rushing LaGrange into the bullpen could create a Joba/Phil Hughes situation, Bryce Harper stirring the pot again (and name-dropping Judge), and the Mets continuing their “former Yankees” shopping spree. Plus the weird bag discourse that won’t die.👍 Like & subscribe for Yankees videos every Monday/Thursday at 2pm ET.0:00 Intro + spring training vibes0:22 Aaron Judge’s rant: validated… then confused3:37 “We’re the New York Yankees” — what Judge is really saying6:57 Why the 96–00 comp doesn’t work (and what SHOULD be the standard)10:52 What an “A” offseason would’ve included (bullpen/rotation)13:52 Reliever spending PTSD + why Suarez felt like a layup16:17 The process problem: passivity, waiting, letting the market develop20:27 Why “players hyping the roster” isn’t lying24:42 IKF/PR bait lesson: stop reacting to clipped quotes26:52 Early velo watch + why it’s a little scary in February27:57 Elmer Rodriguez preview + what Boone said28:32 LaGrange vs Judge moment + why everyone’s anointing him29:52 The slippery slope: bullpen now, starter later (Joba/Phil Hughes warning)37:17 Bullpen depth chart corner + why spots are already clogged40:02 Bryce Harper vs Dombrowski again + “hitting behind Judge” tease46:17 Could Harper ever be a Yankee? The realistic windows50:12 Mets sign/claim more ex-Yankees + the bag discourse returns54:17 Wrap-up + schedule--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4kNVfs5de5BNUY55hEiIAFollow Thomas: https://twitter.com/TOMMYS_TAKESFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib ---#Yankees #YankeesRumors #YanksGoYard #MLBOffseason #BronxBombersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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