New York Post | Joel Sherman: “Nothing in 2020 surprises me more,” said Aaron Boone. The Yankees and Mets passed the first test playing against each other, but it is only the first of many. This is the season when for the first time you have to ask: will there be a champion at the end?
NJ.com | Nick Devlin: In February, PECOTA projections originally gave the Yankees an 89.1% chance of winning the division and a 97.5% chance of reaching the postseason. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Yankees’ chances have taken a notable hit. PECOTA now gives the Bomber a 73% chance of winning the American League East and an 88.4% chance of reaching the postseason.
New York Post | George A. King III: What Will the Yankees Do With Their Plenty of Quality Outfielders? Does Clarke Schmidt really have a chance to make the rotation? What are the chances that the Yankees sign Judge for a long-term deal, given his injury history? Find the answers to those questions here.
NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Mike King impressed Aaron Boone in his start of the exhibition against the Mets at Citi Field on Saturday night. He left just one run with three hits and struck out three. If Masahiro Tanaka is not ready for opening day, could King do the initial rotation?
