The deadline is 4:00 pm Wednesday.
Minor League baseball has just released its updated Top 30 prospects for each team, with changes based on 1st half minor league performance and the recent draft and international signings.
For the Yankees, the list remains filled with right handed starting pitching. This updated list shows 16 of the Yankees Top 30 are right handed pitchers.
On the trade front, is there any starter out there that would be an unquestionable playoff starter in October?
Should the preference be adding a very high level reliever to an already strong bullpen?
What trade chips are off limits?
Clint Frazier?
Miguel Andujar?
Deivi Garcia?
Anthony Seigler?
Estevan Florial?
What,if any, contributions can the Yankees expect this season from currently injured pitchers:
Luis Severino
Dellin Betances
Jordan Montgomery
Ben Heller
Jonathan Loaisiga
CC Sabathia
With about 55 hours to go before the deadline, what should happen?
Seriously. There are pictures of me at ages 2-3-4 wearing Mets and Jets stuff because many of my relatives are Mets and Jets fans, and they'd give them to me as gifts.
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Doesn't sound like a guy nor happy to be going to the Mets. Lastly, he grew up a Met fan too.
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His own father said that he wanted to go to the Yankees.
Stroman's trying to put a happy face on it, but are you seriously suggesting he's glad to be headed to the suckass Mets than the Yankees?
Also, Stroman was a Yankees fan growing up, not a Mets fan. From an interview when he was in the minors:
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MiLB.com: You grew up on Long Island, so I'm guessing you were a Mets fan?
Stroman: I was a Yankees fan growing up. I wasn't a diehard, but I just enjoyed going to games. I was a Derek Jeter fan -- I'm a huge Robinson Cano fan. But I have to get out of that mindset, I have to get these guys out in the near future, maybe this year. But I'm a Blue Jays fan now and that's all I care about, getting up there and producing.
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Ooooooh, got'em. So you were saying Canton
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Any Red Sox offer for Edwin Diaz would presumably include minor-league slugger Bobby Dalbec, who is blocked at 3b by the younger Rafael Devers, or 2018 No. 1 pick Triston Casas, in case Mets view him as 3b option. Red Sox confident they will make impact bullpen move.
Why on earth did the Mets pick up Stroman then? Why would they trade their closer (the only good arm in an atrocious pen) in addition to either Syndergaard or Wheeler. In other terms, what on earth is Brodie van Wagenen doing
Their shortstop has been bad in the field, their 2nd baseman has limited range, but they are leaning on their pitching as a strength of the team. A lot of pitching = defense.
They want their rotation to be their foundation but starting pitching is increasingly devalued and their bullpen is a train wreck.
In short, they have a lot of resources stacked up in the wrong place (Starting Pitcher, Corner Outfielder, 3rd base) and are short of resources in essential places (Catcher, Shortstop, Centerfield). It makes sense to trade surplus resources to rebalances those resources.
But are they a "seller" or a "buyer"? Are they trying to compete now, or acquire prospects for the future? Hard to do both at once.
He's signed for 2 more years and then has two team option years, so he might be expensive since that's four prime years in addition to this year. And, he's still young (27) and he may not have hit his peak. Although, he's not super cheap, he's still making less than market price over these years. But the Cards might not want to part with him...
Thoughts on if he'd be a rotation or bullpen solution? Would the cost be too high? Any interest? Is he even available?
Sounds like the Brewers just got Lyles. Not that I think he was ever really on our radar - but that's another SP off the board.
Eh, probably like Boyd where it'd be a huge cost to move him. At least he's a legit pitcher (unlike Boyd), but probably not worth what it'd cost us.
Thanks.
I would love this but I don't think he'll waive his ntc for the Yankees. They may already know that he wouldn't which is why you don't hear his name come up with the Yankees. Plus the money he's owed over the next few years doesn't seem to really fit the recent Yankees MO.
would you rather have the contract, too? 2 more years @ $32M each. Also has a no trade to NYY, not to say he wouldn't waive but you might even need to throw a few bucks more.
Not my money, but safe bet that Hal isn't just going $32M higher than what he would have otherwise.
Plus Greinke is now 35 and has never won a ring. The opportunity to do so with the Yankees could make them much more attractive to him now than they would have been 7 or 8 years ago.
That and the fact he's said several times he doesn't want to pitch in NYC and with his anxiety issues he would have problems under the bright lights IMO.
Pretty sure he never actually said that, and he did just fine in three seasons in LA.
This is where I'm at too. Especially with SP. Enough half measures.
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But at a certain point, they have to seize the moment. This team is ready to win now if they have the starting pitching to do so. The '90s Yankees needed a David Cone. These Yankees need that kind of pitcher too.
This is where I'm at too. Especially with SP. Enough half measures.
I really hope there's some urgency in the FO to address SP. It seems odd that we didn't outbid the Mets for Stroman if we really were in on him. Of course, it's possible the Yankee tax was just too high. But, I really hope the FO is moving heaven and earth to land a good starter. And not another Happ/Lynn.
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That and the fact he's said several times he doesn't want to pitch in NYC and with his anxiety issues he would have problems under the bright lights IMO.
Pretty sure he never actually said that, and he did just fine in three seasons in LA.
Playing in LA is nowhere near as intense as playing in NYC for the Yanks. Hell, everyday living there is a lot more laid back than here. Granted they're both big cities with a lot of people but the similarities end there IMO.
The Yankees are paying EE less than what they offered Keuchel. I'm also fairly sure they're not reluctant to trade Frazier.
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In comment 14511644 YANKEE28 said:
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Yankees team would include Urshela and Andujar.
And Stanton would be the everyday left fielder.
Here's the million dollar question as to whether they move Andujar or not. Are they resigning Didi? (They should try to do so right after the trade deadline-he's more than proven healthy) If so,you have the same situation you have now-4 infielders for 3 (3 1/2 if you count DJL at 1B) & unless Andujar becomes your DH/OF,there's a glut! Personally,I want to keep Andujar but if they need to use him for a SP that is truly a #1/2 (Damn if I know who that is but that's Cash's job!),then you'd have to move him!
If think they'll resign Didi but I don't think it'll Impact Andujar. They'll make it work very similar to how they told DJ they'd get him his AB's. I see them rotating all those guys around the IF to get them AB's. They'll be room at DH too especially with Stanton playing a lot of LF, and I don't expect EE to be back.
They love resting guys and I think this year has proven it works, plus they'd be covering themselves for injury or if Gio is just having a one off type year. I don't think he is but they'll find room for talent and make it work.
Thought Didi signed a 2 year deal???
He'll be back, though. He's tailor made for the Bronx. They love him, he loves being here. They'll extend him.
He'll be back, though. He's tailor made for the Bronx. They love him, he loves being here. They'll extend him.
Couldn't agree more. A perfect fit in every way.
He's everything the Yanks could ask for or want in a player both on the field and off. Smart, great character, teammates love him, lefty hitter with some power, excellent glove and arm, and a clutch player too who can handle and actually thrives in NYC.
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That and the fact he's said several times he doesn't want to pitch in NYC and with his anxiety issues he would have problems under the bright lights IMO.
Pretty sure he never actually said that, and he did just fine in three seasons in LA.
Yeah, I'm pretty certain he did turn down the Yanks and said he did not want to pitch for them.
There is no way in God's green Earth he is not signed by the Yanks. He'll be the 1st guy they sign.
That's not how it happened. Greinke never said publicly he wouldn't play for the Yankees, nor did he tell the Yankees that directly. In fact, he actually told Cashman during the 2010-11 offseason that he wanted to win and would be fine with coming to the Yankees. However, the rumor was that Greinke told other people he didn't want to pitch in NY, and Cashman ultimately decided there was too much risk and they never pursued him.
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Yeah, I'm pretty certain he did turn down the Yanks and said he did not want to pitch for them.
That's not how it happened. Greinke never said publicly he wouldn't play for the Yankees, nor did he tell the Yankees that directly. In fact, he actually told Cashman during the 2010-11 offseason that he wanted to win and would be fine with coming to the Yankees. However, the rumor was that Greinke told other people he didn't want to pitch in NY, and Cashman ultimately decided there was too much risk and they never pursued him.
He's also been quoted saying he'd play for the worst team in the game if they offered him the most money.
I guess he's being honest and what most of us would do if it was significantly more, but most fans and I'd think management doesnt want to hear that kind of talk.
They want to hear guys put winning first.
There is no reason not to at least look into it, not when the alternative is guys like Boyd and Minor.
Yea I mean it took pitching in that small hick town LOS ANGELES for him to succeed. I'm with Greg here. We are the Yankees. Going to SD in a few weeks and want to take the family to Petco. I looked up the tickets, $30 or so to sit 6 rows off the field down the 1b line. Those same seats at YS go for $300. I love the kids but how about we start spending like we're the fucking Yankees. You don't go to the super market and pay for Filet Minot so you can take home beef chuck. Is 2 years at 32 mill/per a risk? sure it is, but I agree with Greg that he's the best most atainable on the market. Can he handle NY? Well if he pitches well then they'll be no pressure. If he pitches like shit? then I don't give a fuck how he handles it. Its no help to have a guy handle pitching like shit well because they're still pitching like shit no matter what.
Clearly one of the top closers in baseball. Only 28, and under a long term reasonable contract.
As a said in a thread last week, if ANY contender can trade for Felipe Vazquez, it makes a significant difference in the 2019 playoffs. Probably more than any other player trade.
With the Yankees solid chances of bringing a WS back to NY this year, the chances of Chapman opting out at the end of the year, and Betances not signed long term, this is a move that should be strongly considered. The price will be high, but the Yankees have the assets to do it.
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Gleyber Torres or Amir Garrett and Luis Castillo?
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can't pitch in the big city. Wasn't he on meds for anxiety specifically for this reason?
Yea I mean it took pitching in that small hick town LOS ANGELES for him to succeed. I'm with Greg here. We are the Yankees. Going to SD in a few weeks and want to take the family to Petco. I looked up the tickets, $30 or so to sit 6 rows off the field down the 1b line. Those same seats at YS go for $300. I love the kids but how about we start spending like we're the fucking Yankees. You don't go to the super market and pay for Filet Minot so you can take home beef chuck. Is 2 years at 32 mill/per a risk? sure it is, but I agree with Greg that he's the best most atainable on the market. Can he handle NY? Well if he pitches well then they'll be no pressure. If he pitches like shit? then I don't give a fuck how he handles it. Its no help to have a guy handle pitching like shit well because they're still pitching like shit no matter what.
Sherman just wrote this in an article about Yankees’ pessimism about getting a deal done for an impact starter:
“He is owed $64 million for 2020-21 and has a no-trade clause and someone who knows him said, “no shot he would accept the Yankees.” It is uncertain if there is a sweet spot where he would go and the team would be able to afford him. My only guess is the Cardinals if they are able to, say, include the two years at $29 million owed Dexter Fowler to mitigate some of Greinke’s pact.”
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That’s just stupid. Though I’m not surprised. Gleyber Torres has been one of the main reasons they’ve been able to withstand losing those guys. On the other hand, the Reds still suck WITH those guys you mentioned.
Riiiight, haha. And no mention of his age and future upside either, huh?
We don’t miss Andujar much because DJLM is a better player. We don’t miss Stanton much because guy like Tauchman are playing well above their talent level right now.
I think you are way, way off.
Vasquez might be the prize of the available RPs but Giles wouldn't be a bad add either.