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New York Yankees’ 5 Biggest Weaknesses Going Into 2016 Spring Training

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The New York Yankees made some trades this offseason in order to build upon their 2015 season, which saw them make the playoffs for the first time since 2012. On paper they are a better team than last season, but still have some weaknesses on the roster.

5. Third base

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Headley isn't a bad third baseman, but with the money he's making ($13 million a year) he needs to cut down on errors. The Yankees aren't putting A-Rod back there.

Headley isn't a bad third baseman, but with the money he's making ($13 million a year) he needs to cut down on errors. The Yankees aren't putting A-Rod back there.

4. Outfield

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The Yankees have $49 million tied into these three players, which is almost a quarter of the payroll. All three have had injury problems and newcomer Aaron Hicks hasn't played a full season yet.

The Yankees have $49 million tied into these three players, which is almost a quarter of the payroll. All three have had injury problems and newcomer Aaron Hicks hasn't played a full season yet.

3. Age

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The Yankees are an old team that is getting younger. They have nine key players on the roster that are over the age of 30. It's better than it has been in years past, but they are too dependent on these veterans. They will begin to decline soon.

The Yankees are an old team that is getting younger. They have nine key players on the roster that are over the age of 30. It's better than it has been in years past, but they are too dependent on these veterans. They will begin to decline soon.

2. Starting Rotation

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The Yankees may have the best bullpen in baseball, but the rotation is not great. Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda can be aces, but haven't taken the next step. Nathan Eovaldi and Luis Severino are promising and C.C. Sabathia is coming off rehab.

The Yankees may have the best bullpen in baseball, but the rotation is not great. Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda can be aces, but haven't taken the next step. Nathan Eovaldi and Luis Severino are promising and C.C. Sabathia is coming off rehab.

1. Health

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Mark Teixeira is coming off season-ending surgery, Nathan Eovaldi missed the final month of 2015, and Gardner and Ellsbury weren't themselves due to injury. If they remain healthy, the Yankees can make the playoffs again.

Mark Teixeira is coming off season-ending surgery, Nathan Eovaldi missed the final month of 2015, and Gardner and Ellsbury weren't themselves due to injury. If they remain healthy, the Yankees can make the playoffs again.

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