Yankees people suddenly seem concerned about the team’s play. Even<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/sports/aaron-boones-yankees-coddling-is-a-disservice-to-everyone/"> Aaron Boone</a> suggested they needed to play better, a switch from his leaked “best team in the league” comment.

Some within the hierarchy are wondering how aggressive they should be with trades. But word remains: Owner Hal Steinbrenner isn’t giving up on this group.

<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/sports/spencer-jones-crushes-three-homers-in-five-innings-ahead-of-mlb-trade-deadline/">Spencer Jones is killing it </a>(1.303 OPS at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre), but it’s hard to see the Yankees sacrificing their future considering their inconsistent play.

The Yankees do look bad lately — homer-dependent and mistake-prone. 

Yankees people suddenly seem concerned about the team’s play. Even Aaron Boone suggested they needed to play better, a switch from his leaked “best team in the league” comment.{ai:summary}<p>The Yankees' recent performance has raised concerns among management and fans, with Aaron Boone acknowledging the need for improvement. Despite this, owner Hal Steinbrenner remains committed to the current roster and is hesitant to make significant trades.</p><p>Prospect Spencer Jones is excelling in Triple-A, but the team's inconsistent play may deter the Yankees from sacrificing their future for immediate gains. The team has been criticized for being overly reliant on home runs and making frequent mistakes. #sports</p>

Yankees’ struggles aren’t dimming the optimism around them

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