Gerrit Cole has reason to be a little despondent. Photo: Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Because the Yankees made it to the World Series last October, it’s easy to forget that the team’s fans were close to a full revolt before the 2024 season began. Sure, they had just acquired Juan Soto’s services for a year. But in 2023, the Yankees had just gone 82-80, their worst record since 1992, and had missed the playoffs entirely. Manager Aaron Boone was heading into the final year of his contract; general