2 remaining moves Yankees could make that would evoke the dynasty days

Cody Bellinger returning to the Bronx feels like the period on the end of the sentence that is the New York Yankees' offseason. Sure, a few more moves at the margins, a minor league signing or two, and the like could come down the pike. But in terms of consequential acquisitions, it feels like they're done.

That's life under the (not so) new budget-conscious regime. But let's imagine for a second that we're back in the dynastic glory days. The times when the Yankees were known as the Evil Empire, and would put their foot on the throats of their rivals. You can even go back to the 2008 offseason, when New York was on a mission, rounding up CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, and Mark Teixeira and promptly winning the 2009 World Series.

If today's reality mirrored that of the past, or Hal Steinbrenner opens up the checkbook and tells Brian Cashman to go wild, what could the Yankees do now that would be reminiscent of their glory days? Two moves come to mind.

These two moves would elevate the Yankees to their past glory

Trade for Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan

If you had to describe the Yankees' current rotation in one word it would be "adequate" given the state of injuries/availability. Adequate rarely wins championships, however, and an injury here and an underperformance there suddenly puts the unit in dire straits.

One thing the Yankees used to do was take advantage of small-market teams' cash flow issues. That opportunity presents itself here with the Minnesota Twins. The Twins are in such bad shape, or so inept, that they're taking ace Joe Ryan to arbitration over the pittance of $500K.

Ryan is an elite strikeout artist with some of the best command in the game. Slot him at the top with Max Fried, and it takes so much pressure off Gerrit Cole to perform. In this scenario, Cam Schlittler becomes the fifth starter, and if he takes the next leap he could be the best arm on the staff.

Forget adequate; try filthy. That's what Ryan could do for New York's rotation.

Sign Eugenio Suarez

The Yankees already have a third baseman in Ryan McMahon. He might be best as a platoon player, and he might already have a platoon partner in Amed Rosario, but that doesn't matter. During the 2000 season, the Yankees had a fine left fielder in Ricky Ledee. They didn't settle for fine, and instead brought in a 41-homer bat in David Justice at the trade deadline and won their third consecutive World Series (and fourth in five years).

Start early here and sign Eugenio Suarez. For all his warts, like the elevated strikeout rate and declining defense, his power is rare. The 34-year-old hit 49 long balls for the second time in his career last season.

Bringing Geno, a noted leader and valued clubhouse presence, would give McMahon a supercharged platoon partner, and the former Seattle Mariner could also help Ben Rice out at first, allowing the emerging Yankee slugger the opportunity to be protected against tough lefties while also logging more time behind the plate.

The trickle-down effect continues, as now Rosario is free to serve in a superutility role, helping Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base against southpaws, getting reps in the left-hand heavy outfield, and allowing Jose Caballero to stick at shortstop, at least while Anthony Volpe recovers from shoulder surgery.

Suarez would open many doors for the Yankees. Plus with Judge and a healthy Stanton, the trio could set records. Get him for the dingers, and enjoy the versatility the move opens up as an added bonus.