5 New York Yankees Looking for 2016 Turnaround

Opening Day for the New York Yankees is 39 days away, and they look to build on last year when they snapped out of a two-year playoff drought. 

Before the trade deadline, the Yankees were 57-42 and led the division by seven games, but finished the season 30-33 and six games behind the Toronto Blue Jays. It was the first time in team history that the Yankees had a lead that large and failed to finish first.

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Everyone in the American League East improved this off season, and to everyone’s surprise, New York did not signed a free agent to a major league contract for the first time since free agency began in 1976. The Bombers instead traded for their three biggest acquisitions.

The New York Yankees added a much needed second baseman in Starlin Castro, created a three headed monster in the back of the bullpen with Aroldis Chapman, and added depth to the outfield with Aaron Hicks.

These additions to the Bronx Bombers however, won’t be enough to help them finish on top of a stacked American League East. They need hardcore comeback seasons for those who under performed in 2015.

Here are my top 5 players that need to have a comeback year if the Yankees want to be relevant in 2016.

Next: Number 5