The Winter Meetings are here — and, as usual, the Yankees are sitting in neutral while their rivals get aggressive. Adam Weinrib and Thomas Carranante break down where the rumors stand, what Brian Cashman actually said, and the heartbreak of another Don Mattingly Hall of Fame snub.

Topics covered:

⚾ Red Sox circling Ketel Marte, Yariel Rodriguez moves — while Yankees stand pat

⚾ Joel Sherman’s “moderate optimism” piece: Hal Steinbrenner will spend now, but dreams of payroll relief after 2028 (yay?)

⚾ Cashman’s Winter Meetings quotes: “We’re too left-handed right now” + “Thank God we brought in a lot of inventory last deadline” — not exactly inspiring words

⚾ Donnie Baseball denied again: just six votes, still short of Cooperstown

⚾ What’s more likely this week — a Yankees splash addition or a shocking trade departure (Jazz?)

💬 Comment below: What’s your confidence level heading into the Winter Meetings — optimistic, frustrated, or numb?

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