That Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver and Devin Williams were in the opposing dugout to the Yankees over the weekend at Citi Field should be a reminder that the organization did not just come by ruthlessness this season.
There has been a belief that the Yankees are colder this year, more willing to ignore feelings in search of putting the most deserving player on the field. It is an approach best exhibited in the willingness to accept José Caballero winning the shortstop job while Anthony Volpe rehabbed from shoulder surgery.
But keep in mind:
• In 2022, Aaron Boone replaced a struggling Aroldis Chapman at closer with Holmes.
