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The New York Yankees have decided to decline veteran reliever Lou Trivino’s $5 million club option, retroactive to November 3. The 33-year-old had previously signed a $1.5 million deal with New York last winter that included the option. Unfortunately, Trivino hasn’t even seen the field since 2022, having undergone Tommy John surgery on May 3 of 2023. Free Agent Profile: Lou … [Read more...] about Free Agent Profile: Lou Trivino

New York Yankees veteran bullpen pitcher Tim Hill established himself as a noteworthy bull piece for the Yankees during the postseason. His success in the postseason will make him an appealing free agent for teams in search of left-handed relievers. Hill put up a 1.08 ERA and three strikeouts across 10 appearances in the postseason. During the regular season, Hill sported a 4-0 … [Read more...] about Yankees Late Inning Reliever Could Provide Value In Free Agency

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will likely clash in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. However, a new point of contention may emerge between the two longtime rivals. Both New York and Boston are in the market for a left-handed starter, and according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, they were both interested in Blake Snell before he signed a five-year, $182 million deal with the Los … [Read more...] about Yankees, Red Sox Engage in Bidding War for Coveted Pitcher

The New York Yankees are no strangers to making big splashes in the offseason. This year, their top target is, of course, Juan Soto. The 26-year-old superstar was their biggest acquisition last offseason, and the Bombers are hoping he’s going to don the pinstripes for years to come. With the Soto sweepstakes underway, let’s take a look back at some other key free-agent signings … [Read more...] about Ranking the Yankees’ Top 5 Free Agent Signings of This Century

The New York Yankees will once again revisit the need for a closer as next season approaches. The club maneuvered their way through save situations near the end of the season. The Yankees eventually found a reliable temporary closer option, Luke Weaver, in the postseason. Where do they go from here? The closer may be the hardest spot to fill on a baseball roster, especially in … [Read more...] about The Yankees Have Several Options to Consider for a Closer Next Season