{"id":1781,"date":"2023-01-26T20:42:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T04:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=1781"},"modified":"2023-02-10T17:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T17:10:52","slug":"mlb-grades-al-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2023\/01\/26\/mlb-grades-al-east\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Offseason Grades – AL East Division"},"content":{"rendered":"

MLB went through arguably the busiest offseason in decades. Multiple star players signed lucrative contracts. Star shortstop Carlos Correa<\/a> stole the show, agreeing to terms with three teams before signing<\/a> with the Minnesota Twins<\/a>. With impactful moves from the offseason completed, some of the teams have emerged as winners of the winter.<\/p>\n

The American League East Division saw a few teams make splash additions, while others had noticeable subtractions. While it’s a long way until the 2023 MLB season, some teams have already set themselves up for success in the division with some big acquisitions.<\/p>\n

New York Yankees: A-<\/h2>\n

The New York Yankees<\/a> entered the offseason with a list of priorities, and checked that list twice. The most important task was to re-sign reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge<\/a>, who is coming off one of the best offensive seasons in baseball history. Not only did they re-sign Judge, but they also gave him a nine-year, $360 million contract<\/a>. Along with the big move, the Yankees also managed to re-sign Anthony Rizzo<\/a> who is not only a valuable hitter in the lineup, but with a .366 career on-base percentage, he adds much-needed plate discipline to the team.<\/p>\n

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The New York Yankees today announced that they have re-signed four-time All-Star and 2022 American League Most Valuable Player OF Aaron Judge to a nine-year Major League contract extending through the 2031 season. pic.twitter.com\/9tyopgdKbO<\/a><\/p>\n

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 20, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n