Aaron Boone just admitted he's doing almost nothing during pivotal Yankees offseason

The New York Yankees consistently believe their approach is beyond reproach. Certainly, their collection of half-measures has led them into the upper tier of MLB teams. They're one of the game's best, year in and year out. Never the best, though. Never all-powerful. Just ... good. Great sometimes! It's no surprise at all that this air of superiority has trickled down into free agency.

Aaron Boone met the media on Monday at the Winter Meetings, reiterating a familiar free agency approach when it came time to talk about Cody Bellinger.

As you may remember, Boone and Co. were on edge and terrified when Arson Judge was wreaking havoc on the Winter Meetings three years ago. Boone felt like he'd said his peace, but was in the dark on his soon-to-be-captain's intentions. The same happened when Juan Soto was making his choice; the Yankees let their pennant do the talking. It didn't talk quite loud enough.

This time around, Boone announced that, regarding his offseason conversations with Cody Bellinger, the more silent they are, the better. The two haven't spoken. Boone apparently feels comfortable that the Yankees' case stands all by itself. Belli knows about the tight-knit locker room. He knows about the amenities. He knows what it feels like to get absolutely run over by the Toronto Blue Jays. He knows that security guard that Juan Soto hates (and maybe hates him, too!).

Alright. Understood. Guys who've been in the building already know what the Yankees have to offer. So, Boone's attention has mostly been focused on recruiting players who haven't played in the organization yet, right?

Wellllllll ... negative.

Aaron Boone isn't recruiting Cody Bellinger - or anyone else - to Yankees

So, Boone's not talking to Bellinger. He's not talking to anyone else. He's just letting the waves wash over him, creating beautiful beans out of the hard silt below.

Contrast this with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who spent every waking second of last offseason texting the entire front office, "Alex Bregman, though?" all while sweet-talking his former star and winning his allegiance back. What, exactly, is going on here?

Maybe the Yankees' program really does speak for itself? Every year, a different running mate for Aaron Judge who eventually leaves for more money elsewhere. Every year, a depressing playoff exit and a chorus of boos. Every year, a June swoon that leads fans to consider frying and eating a car battery. Yeah. Got to be a tough sell.