Yankees offseason questions on free agency, more

Yankees' season ended at 12:08 a.m. ET on Monday. The Yankees won 99 games in this season, but they haven't won a World Series yet. They won the American League East by seven games. The team has spent more than $1 billion on player salaries over the last 4,700 days.

Aaron Judge turned down a seven-year, $213.5 million contract offer from the Yankees. He is a free agent after the season. The Yankees will have to present the best offer. He would prefer to stay with the franchise that drafted and developed him. However, he is looking forward to experiencing the free agency process and entertaining all 30 clubs. It's difficult to imagine him in another uniform.

Brian Cashman's contract is up after the World Series. Hal Steinbrenner is expected to offer him a contract extension. Aaron Boone received a three-year extension after losing the 2021 AL Wild Card Game at Fenway Park. Matt Blake's coaching staff is also up for grabs. The Yankees have not won a World Championship since the 1990s.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa was acquired from the Twins as part of the Josh Donaldson deal. He started two games in the ALCS. Kinersfada's offensive numbers were in line with his career norms. If the Yankees don't sign a shortstop free agent, Peraza and Volpe could be ready for the Opening Day roster.

Anthony Rizzo has not decided on his player option for next season. Andrew Benintendi is open to a return to the Yankees. The only Yankees outfielders under contract are Harrison Bader, Cabrera and Aaron Hicks. The club will explore moving Hicks, who still has three years under his contract.

The Yankees lost in the postseason. Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, Luis Severino and Frankie Montas are the top four starters. Clarke Schmidt could get a look as the No. 5 starter. The Yankees have a strong bullpen. They will try to improve the pitching staff via trade or free agency.