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One of the segments of the podcast focuses on the potential need to enhance the pitching staff, even in the absence of Soto. The hosts suggest that targeting elite arms could grant the Yankees a competitive edge in a playoff scenario. With players like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried out there, locking down top-tier pitching appears to be a priority in their offseason simulations.
Conversely, the offense raises concerns. If Soto does not return, the Yankees lack a marquee bat capable of consistently producing at a high level. Both hosts express unease about loading up on several middle-tier free agents in hopes of mimicking Soto's production, recognizing that combining multiple players is not an assurance of a strong offensive presence.