The Yankees have not been to a World Series since 2009, or roughly 72 years in pinstripe time. Their drought is now approaching the 17-year one from 1979-1995, which preceded sweeping changes and one of the greatest stretches of dominance in the history of American sports. The last championship run, a swan song for that gilded age in the Bronx, was largely the product of smart and aggressive practices by the front office. One trip to the free agent grocery store got them CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mark Teixeira, integral parts of the 2009 championship team. Since then, trades have netted th…

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