The New York Yankees have come close enough to a World Series in the past five years to be considered a contender. But they have come up short each time, not even able to win an American League Pennant.

Despite landing stars — signing pitcher Gerrit Cole in 2019 and trading for outfielder-turned-designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton in 2017 — the team hasn't been able to break through to the World Series. This season, they lost in the Wild Card game despite bringing in Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, both multi-time All-Stars, at the trade deadline.

It's clear that the high-end talent in the Bronx is being wasted. In a Q&A with the New York Post, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz explained what his old archrival needs in order to become champions.

Q: What do the Yankees need to be champions? What kind of players do they need?

A: They don’t need more players. They need new chemistry. They got the talent. But the chemistry comes from the talent. If you have no chemistry you can have the best talent and you’re not going to win.

The Yankees' first move this offseason was resigning manager Aaron Boone to a three-year contract. Their roster moves, especially how they handle their needs for a shortstop and back-end starting pitchers, will be key to making the most of this team. Rizzo is a free agent, though he expressed a desire to remain with the Yankees.