Amed Rosario back at $2.5M is tidy business for the Yankees—bench with intent, lefty masher, multi-positional cover. But… it’s mid-December and the “new” faces are mostly old friends (Grisham, Yarbrough, Hill). We break down the realistic paths from here: Cody Bellinger (and why L.A. keeps popping up), Kyle Tucker timing, the very real Michael King pursuit, fresh Tatsuya Imai chatter, and why Merrill Kelly’s price/tag always screamed D-backs return. Plus: what an actually credible rotation/lineup build looks like without blowing up the farm.

💬 Comment below: Are the Yankees making smart, patient moves… or playing it way too safe?

00:00 Cold open (Derek Jeter tag)

00:09 Why Rosario back at $2.5M is “bench with intent”

01:09 Frustration check: familiar faces vs real upgrades

03:34 Bellinger timing, Tucker wait, Dodgers hints

06:15 Is Belli a true #2 bat or a pricey “nice piece”?

08:18 If not Belli: Kwan/Durán trade lanes & timeline

09:43 Pitching market reality: Kelly re-ups; prices rising

10:48 Michael King watch: fit, contract lanes, comp picks

12:45 Imai rumblings resurface: leverage or legit path?

14:10 Gore vs reality: strikeouts, ERA, upside vs fit

16:00 Building a rotation without a $200M ace add

18:10 2022 scars: losing “eraser” innings & playoff fallout

20:50 What likely happens next + viewer 3-move challenge

22:06 Wrap & schedule (back Thursday)

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