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Analyzing the trade, Trevor Plouffe assessed whether the Yankees' revamped roster is superior to last year's. While Bellinger indeed strengthens the outfield, both Plouffe and Chris Rose expressed reservations about whether the overall team is improved. They emphasized the pivotal role that Juan Soto, now with the Mets, played in the Yankees' success last season, asserting that his absence still lingers. The verdict suggests that while the Yankees have made upgrades in pitching with the additions of Max Fried and Devin Williams, the offense still needs bolstering to truly eclipse last year's performance.