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Good morning! Watch out for the brat today.
For better or worse, the New York Yankees know this dance. A superstar on the roster enters a contract year with no extension in sight. He is motivated, betting on himself in a prove-it season that will earn just as much attention as the team’s on-field performance. Two years ago, Aaron Judge produced one of the best seasons of all time under said circumstances. Juan Soto could have millions — maybe hundreds...