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Despite the Yankees' offensive concerns, their pitching staff—led by ace Gerrit Cole—offers a glimmer of hope. The team has seemingly improved its pitching through the additions of high-profile new arms, which could very well be the backbone of their success. The overall pitching depth promises to be one of the best in the American League.
However, fans must remember that the improvement in pitching is not enough to overshadow offensive inadequacies. The expectations for wins cannot rely solely on mound performance if the lineup is lacking significant offensive production. The best pitching can only carry a team so far if they struggle to score runs consistently.