The New York Yankees were looking absolutely stacked until a rash of injuries brought them back down to planet earth. Here is what needs to happen for another title run.
Michael Pineda came into spring training with an extra 10 pounds or so, and it seems to have affected his fastball. It’s important to note that his recent outing showed flashes of the young stud New York traded for, so there is hope.
Hiroki Kuroda is another pitcher that needs to prove he can translate his solid innings eating to the American League.
After that, it’s a couple of sluggers that need to step their game up if the Yankees are truly going to battle for a World Series in 2012.
This is one franchise that starts every year with the promise of glory. Any amount of faltering at the end is received as an utter failure by their fanbase.
Here is a brief rundown of the players of note that simply have to step their game up if 2012 is going to be a championship campaign.
Follow me on Twitter @gabezal
Be sure to sound off and let us know what you think in the comments below.
If you like what you see, click here for more from Bleacher Report Productions.
Read more MLB news on BleacherReport.com