New Yankees "Core Four?"

Austin Romine-Catcher

Manny Banuelos-LHP

Gary Sanchez-(Catcher/DH)

Dante Bischette Jr. (SS)

These four players in the Yankees farm system could be the heirs to the legendary "Core Four" of Pettite, Rivera, Jeter and Posada, though David Robertson will probably be the closer once Mo retires. The four players mentioned here are the best group of four players since the 1996 World Series, and Yankees fans everywhere know which four players I'm talking about. Romine has the potential to be one of the best backstops in a generation, and Banuelos is being called the "Cliff Lee back-up plan," as he's a potential superstar in the Bronx. Gary Sanchez is a ridiculously powerful hitter, as is Dante Bischette Jr; with the capability for the latter player to take over Jeter's position once the Hall of Fame-bound shortstop retires. Dante is also the same type of hitter that Jeter was in 1999...and he hasn't even hit the major leagues yet. Combine these four players, with David Robertson filling out the bullpen as the closer, as well as another star prospect, Dellin Betances, as a reliever on the same caliber as Mike Stanton was in the 90's, and you have the potential foundation for a dynastic team not seen in the Bronx since the 2001 World Series. Domination begins in 2014, I can feel it. Not only does King Felix Hernandez become a free agent, but Justin Verlander as well, in that year. The Yankees are lowering their payroll; Hal Steinbrienner is a much more frugal businessman than his father was, and only needs enough money to "win ball games." And that is all that matters. After all, the 1998 season was won on a lower payroll than some other teams. If the Yankees can sign Verlander, Felix or even Cole Hamels or Matt Cain in 2013 or 2014, the Yankees will have a team for the ages. Be patient, as the best is yet to come.