The silence surrounding the New York Yankees this week isn’t the sound of inactivity; it’s the sound of a predator lying in wait. While the rest of the league scrambles to overpay for mediocrity, General Manager Brian Cashman has adopted a posture that seasoned Yankee watchers recognize immediately: the “crouching tiger.”

Rumors are swirling that the Bombers are preparing to execute a multi-pronged attack on the trade and free agent markets, targeting versatility and balance over sheer star power.

Jim Bowden on Foul Territory nailed the vibe perfectly, noting, “I feel like the Yankees are waiting to pounce…he [Brian Cashman] is not downplaying at all publicly, and when he doesn’t downplay it, he makes moves.” That lack of denial is essentially a megaphone in Cashman-speak. The front offi

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