Embed from Getty Images Trade, free agency, and other roster construction speculation is entertaining. That’s why writers hypothesize what a general manager’s next move will be, fans have an insatiable lust for rumors, and gamers play fantasy GM in OOTP and MLB: The … Continue reading
View image | gettyimages.com Austin Romine is not only battling for the backup catcher spot on the Yankees, but also auditioning for the rest of the league. It’s been a few years since Romine was one of the Yankees’ better prospects, … Continue reading
#454339046 / gettyimages.com Wednesday, from FOX’s Ken Rosenthal: For the first time, the Colorado Rockies sound willing to trade shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and/or outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. The Rockies are telling clubs they are keeping their “eyes and ears open” for … Continue reading
#456538492 / gettyimages.com There’s been plenty of banter about the future of the Reds’ rotation in the early stages of this offseason. After next year, three of Cincinnati’s rotation mainstays, Johnny Cueto, Mat Latos, and Mike Leake, are eligible to … Continue reading
#452047066 / gettyimages.com With their rotation decimated by injuries, the Yankees need starting pitching help. This was true last week, but is even more true now that Masahiro Tanaka will be out of commission for at least the next six … Continue reading
Three weeks and one day remain for the Yankees to make any non-waiver trades to improve the Major League roster. During that period, Chris and I will be discussing possible acquisitions from clubs likely to be selling. Brian Cashman has already … Continue reading
Five and half weeks remain until the non-waiver trade deadline, and the Yankees needs were eminently on display in this past weekend’s series against Baltimore. What’s on the shopping list? In no particular order: Second baseman — check. Third baseman … Continue reading
As the Yankees’ clear-cut top prospect, Gary Sanchez‘s name was at the top of virtually every organizational prospect list out there last winter, and assuming nothing goes awry, Sanchez should be ready to take on big league catching duties within … Continue reading
Since the addition of Jacoby Ellsbury, the buzz related to Brett Gardner‘s availability has heated up. It’s all just speculation and rumors, but there seems to be some logic to it. The Yankees now have four starting-caliber outfielders, and players … Continue reading
It’s probably safe to say that Robinson Cano is a significantly better player than Jacoby Ellsbury. Yet, Ellsbury’s 7 year, $153M contract didn’t fall too far short of the 7/$175M pact the Yankees were reportedly offering Robinson Cano. It’s no … Continue reading