Luis Gil might’ve answered one of the Yankees’ biggest spring questions. The right-hander hit 97.9 MPH and struck out six in three dominant innings against Boston, showing the velocity jump the Yankees needed to see.

Meanwhile, George Lombard Jr. keeps making noise, squaring up high-90s fastballs from Garrett Crochet and continuing to flash the talent that has fans wondering how fast he could rise.

Plus: Aaron Judge launches a 453-foot bomb at Team USA camp, the World Baseball Classic is loaded (DR and Japan look terrifying), and Elmer Rodriguez impresses against the Red Sox in a Puerto Rico exhibition.

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00:00 Intro + WBC is here

00:50 Why this spring feels “more memorable”

05:15 Elmer Rodriguez note + Yankees/Red Sox setup

06:00 Luis Gil finally checks the box (velo + Ks)

09:15 Rotation depth panic? (and why it’s overblown)

17:50 Cam Schlittler ramp + why slow-playing works

25:22 Bullpen spot race + McMahon at SS reality check

26:39 George Lombard Jr. nukes Crochet + 108 MPH single

41:08 Rule 5/bullpen skepticism (Winquest, etc.)

48:08 Judge speech vs Judge homer + WBC roundup

55:58 Harper/Judge recruiting detail (Cashman frustration)

01:00:39 Wrap + next show

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