Clay Holmes is a free agent after a solid three-year run in the New York Yankees bullpen, mostly as the closer. Thus, imagine the shock when the Post reported a handful of teams, including the crosstown rival New York Mets, are interested in signing Holmes…as a starter. Yes, you read that correctly. Some teams believe that Clay Holmes, the former random bullpen righty turned … [Read more...] about Clay Holmes, from All-Star closer to starting pitcher?
New York Mets start offseason, sign RHP Frankie Montas
The New York Mets opted to begin their offseason with a ripple instead of a splash. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday evening that New York had signed right-hander Frankie Montas to a two-year, $34 million deal. Montas spent last year with the Reds and Brewers and managed a 4.84 ERA over 30 starts (150.1 innings). Those numbers aren’t inspiring, but remember Montas missed all … [Read more...] about New York Mets start offseason, sign RHP Frankie Montas
Tune out the noise, Juan Soto free agency is a two-man race
The way the media reports Juan Soto’s free agency, one would think he was a big-time international free agent and not an MLB veteran. Multiple sources have reported Soto meeting with as many as eight teams, with five finalists making offers: the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Each has the means to sign Soto to a near-record contract after making their initial … [Read more...] about Tune out the noise, Juan Soto free agency is a two-man race
Aaron Judge wins second AL MVP, does his slow October matter?
As expected, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge won his second American League Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night. The star outfield slugger turned in yet another dream season, batting .322 with 58 home runs and 122 RBI. It’s enough to make the fans forget Judge hit just .207 over the first month of the season. Well, almost. In reality, Judge’s early season … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge wins second AL MVP, does his slow October matter?
What’s next for AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil?
The New York Yankees lost the World Series, but can add another accomplishment to the team’s lengthy list thanks to Luis Gil. The rookie right-hander was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, finishing ahead of co-finalists Colton Cowser and Yankees teammate Austin Wells. Gil debuted with the Yankees in 2021 and made an immediate impact by throwing 15.2 … [Read more...] about What’s next for AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil?