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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 22: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) Getty Images The New York Yankees remained on the sidelines even as the most coveted free agents agreed to new contracts with big market teams. Shortly after news surfaced that Kyle Tucker had agreed to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bo Bichette agreed to an offer from the New York Mets and JT Realmuto agreed to return to the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, the Yankees have yet to bring in a high-dollar addition as they continue to negotiate with Cody Bellinger. “The New York Yankees are entering the final phase of Aaron Judge’s prime, but their front office isn’t acting like it this offseason,” Colin Keane wrote for NESN. “New York’s ongoing talks with Cody Bellinger (who might land elsewhere) are happening within the context of a painfully underwhelming offseason for Yankees fans.” ForbesDodgers’ World Series Hero Breaks Silence On Leaving For NL RivalBy Peter Chawaga New York Yankees’ No. 1 Prospect George Lombard Jr. Could Replace Anthony Volpe Though fans have grown accustomed to the Yankees rebuilding their roster each winter with star acquisitions, the team might be changing tactics for the near future, at least at one key position. Because even as shortstop Anthony Volpe struggled last year, the Yankees have stuck with him and could be hoping he is merely keeping a spot warm for their star prospect. “Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr., a five-tool shortstop who was promoted to the Double-A Somerset Patriots last season before his 20th birthday, is quickly entering the big-league picture,” Randy Miller wrote for NJ.com. “He’s already their No. 1 prospect…

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