Being dubbed as one of MLB’s top prospects can be a burden for some young players. Especially, if they’re to shine under the New York lights. Some rise up to the challenge, while others falter and become infamous busts. Regardless of what happens when they reach the big leagues, though, many still make their mark on the baseball world because of what they could have been. Here … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Yankees’ Top Prospects Since 2000
Yankees Might Acquire Infielder Targets by Shedding Excess Players
Two things on the to-do list for the New York Yankees remain an addition and a subtraction. The addition would be an infielder, preferably a second baseman. The subtraction is in relation to Yankees starter Marcus Stroman. The team is desperately trying to move him. Yankees Might Acquire Infielder Targets by Shedding Excess Players Where do the Yankees go from here? The team … [Read more...] about Yankees Might Acquire Infielder Targets by Shedding Excess Players
Baseball Insiders Discuss Free Agents’ Willingness to Take Shorter Deals
With many free agents still available on the market, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib recently discussed the openness of some to accepting short-term offers with MLB clubs. Murray and Weinrib co-host the podcast “The Baseball Insiders” and while they had a lot to discuss, one topic they focused on was the short-term offers and high average annual value (AAV) that Pete Alonso, … [Read more...] about Baseball Insiders Discuss Free Agents’ Willingness to Take Shorter Deals
Carlos Rodón Needs to Earn His Pay Beyond the Regular Season Next Year
The offseason so far is a work in progress for the New York Yankees. With various positions to fill and areas to improve, the current starting rotation is one to pay attention to. Eyes should be on Carlos Rodón, who was on and off last season, with his postseason struggles coming to the fore. The Yankees are in a good situation with regard to starting pitching. The club has … [Read more...] about Carlos Rodón Needs to Earn His Pay Beyond the Regular Season Next Year
Yankees Pursuing Second Base Options Via Trade
The New York Yankees have had quite the busy offseason thus far, and they don’t appear to be done just yet. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Yankees are currently seeking a trade to add a second baseman to their roster. Specifically, they inquired about Luis Arráez of the San Diego Padres and Gavin Lux of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lux is now off the board after being dealt … [Read more...] about Yankees Pursuing Second Base Options Via Trade