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share-square-394495 This week, Luke Voit was asked how long it took him to get over the American League Division Series loss to the Rays. His answer probably won't surprise you: The Yankees first baseman still hasn't swallowed that, and he probably never will. "It left a sore spot on me," Voit said. "It's going to carry into [this] year too. Man, I'm ready to get back at those guys." As Voit and his teammates prepare for the new season and another run at championship No. 28, let's dive into the Yankees Inbox: What are your thoughts on an Aaron Judge extension? I feel like it's in his best int...

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Late in January, he New York Yankees addressed their bullpen with the addition of sidearmer Darren O’Day, who has a career 2.51 ERA and had a 1.10 mark in 2020 with Atlanta. However, having lost Tommy Kahnle, Adam Ottavino, and Jonathan Holder during the offseason, the unit still needs one or two more reliable arms. We have said numerous times that relying on Aroldis Chapman, Chad Green, and Zack Britton isn’t ideal (now, we can add O’Day to that mix). It’s not because they aren’t good; they are. In fact, they’ll probably be great. However,...

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images After a slow start to the offseason, the pace has picked up in the last two weeks. The 2021 major league roster has come into focus with recent additions and trades, but the team might not be done yet. The Yankees still have some financial flexibility under the luxury tax and a log jam of prospects that could help them swing another trade. After adding DJ LeMahieu, Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon, and Darren O’Day over the last two weeks, the Yankees’ roster has experienced some significant turnover. Prior to those deals, the Yankees’ 40-man roster w...

N.J. celebrities who died in 2020, from Adam Schlesinger to Tommy DeVito Updated Dec 30, 2020; Posted Dec 30, 2020 Tommy DeVito was a founding member of the Four Seasons. He died of COVID-19. Jerry McCrea | The Star-Ledger Facebook Share As we wind down a tough year, here’s a look back at some famous figures we lost in 2020. They come from various arenas — entertainment, media, sports and politics — but they all have some connection to New Jersey. Some were Jersey-born, while others made their home here or spent their final hours in the state. Several died from complications of COVID-...