Yanks Bullpen Going Forward

That the Yanks decided not to pursue David Robertson, but instead take the pick could actually be showing us progress.  I would have gladly welcomed back DRob, but not because he has proved he can close -- but instead because he also proved he could come in and get the job done in the seventh and eighth in his earlier years.  Impact relievers, not closers, are the way to go and the place to spend your bullpen money these days.   The Yanks currently have two dominant guys in Betances and Miller, and a sort of intriguing guy like Wilson to go with Warren and Kelley.

That's not a bad pen, and if they need a closer, they could use Warren or Kelley.   Meantime they have a bunch of interesting prospects led by Lindgren and Rumbelow, both of whom could challenge for spots in the Spring and, who together form a right left combo that could some day be as dominant as Betances and Miller should be.

So, while they are looking for more stuff, let's hope it's not more relievers.  The cupboard is well stocked.  And if they must hire one it should just be a designated closer on a one year deal.   Amazingly, this could be a great pen, even without DRob.