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Part 1. Yankees New Baby Bombers Are Here
The Yankees have finally assembled a new dynamic core of young players. With them comes all the attendant questions: Who will thrive and survive, and who will fail? Will they be the 90s version of the Baby Bombers or the 2010s?
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Part 2. Yankees New Baby Bombers Are Here
Luis Gil truly burst upon the scene last year. His minor-league career was filled with injuries and inconsistencies, but he did have an overpowering fastball. He looked destined for the bullpen, maybe even the closer role, if he could stay healthy.
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Part 3. Yankees New Baby Bombers Are Here
Going into his third season, it’s still hard to evaluate Anthony Volpe. He’s had flashes of offensive brilliance but has overall disappointed at the plate. His rookie year of 2023 saw him slash a paltry .209/.283/.383, which all added up to an OPS of .666.
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Part 4. Yankees New Baby Bombers Are Here
Austin Wells was always known for his bat, and his march to the majors seemed inevitable. He rose from Low-A to Double-A over the course of the 2022 season, finishing with a line of .277/.385/.512 with 20 home runs to give him a sparkling OPS of .897.
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