They've done a reasonably decent job of developing useful pitching over these last few years, but not the kind of pitching that you want starting playoff games (which is really what they need). I think it's a big reason why the Yankees have not experienced a September like the Red Sox experienced in 2011, in spite of having been as badly injured as that in the past. They seem to always have a guy in AAA/AA who can come up and give them 5 innings of 3 run ball.

Brackman did reach the majors; he pitched 3 times for the Yankees last year without allowing a run.

They've done a reasonably decent job of developing useful pitching over these last few years, but not the kind of pitching that you want starting playoff games (which is really what they need). I think it's a big reason why the Yankees have not experienced a September like the Red Sox experienced in 2011, in spite of having been as badly injured as that in the past. They seem to always have a guy in AAA/AA who can come up and give them 5 innings of 3 run ball.

And they've got a ton of young SP arms floating around now. You've got Hughes and Nova, who still are unknown quantities, plus Noesi, Banuelos, Betances, Warren, and Phelps.

If they can get one top end starter (120 ERA+), a mid-rotation guy, and a 5th starter type out of that, they'll be in great shape. Even two mid-rotation guys and a 5th would work.

The key is to start developing something on the position side. They've got to turn Montero/Bichette/Williams/Romine/Heathcott etc. into at least 2 above average regulars.