Yankees GM Brian Cashman urges fans to stay hopeful amidst slow start.

Despite a slow start to the season and a long list of injuries, Yankees GM Brian Cashman urged fans not to give up on the team, calling them a "championship-caliber operation." Cashman also addressed the team's lack of offseason moves and the challenge of making external moves early in the season. He acknowledged the team's struggles in left field and the reliance on players with injury histories. The Yankees' lack of major league ready depth was also discussed, with Cashman citing recent trade activity as a factor.