One of the most frustrating and unpredictable tasks for an MLB GM is to build a quality bullpen. Most of the time, bullpens are a crapshoot and the team is forced to just cross their fingers in hopes that their bullpen holds up. Each of the recent World Series Champions have had one common asset-- a good bullpen.
With the deepest pockets in the sport, the New York Yankees seem to be the most well-equipped to assemble the best bullpen. If only it were that simple.
Dating back to 2004, the Yankees have tried to reassemble the strong bullpens of their glory days by signing free agents and trading for the latest star reliever but have been tremendously disappointed with their investments thus far.
The table below charts some of the acquisitions the Yankees have made in recent years and their ERA before their stint with the Yankee and the following year's ERA.
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