"Gerrit Cole's Mission: Leading the Yankees to World Series Redemption"

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole described the team's 2023 season as a "disaster" due to injuries and missing the postseason, expressing hope that it will serve as motivation for improvement. Despite his own Cy Young-winning performance, the team struggled with injuries and underperformance from key pitchers. The Yankees have made moves to strengthen their rotation and lineup, including signing Marcus Stroman and trading for outfielder Juan Soto, aiming to balance their lineup and improve overall performance for the upcoming season.