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Lots of rumors swirling today in Yankeeland. For your viewing pleasure and consideration:
- Talks are heating up between the Yankees and Pirates about acquiring pitcher Gerrit Cole for a bunch of prospects. The Yankees actually drafted Cole when he was in high school but he opted to attend UCLA and turned them down. They have always coveted him. The Pirates really want Gleyber Torres but the Yankees are, so far, standing firm. Clint Frazier has been offered and rumors are it will be Frazier and Chance Adams as the primary pieces moving. As SU has said many times, I much prefer the prospects to be given a chance – especially the high quality variety that the Yankees have these days. Cole is not coming off a good year. Give Adams a chance. Unhappy about this one. Many say this one is a done deal – just a matter of who is traded and the date it’s announced.
- Now, how about this one? Jacoby Ellsbury to the SF Giants for the pitcher Jeff Samardzija. Bad contract for bad contract. SU would do this deal just to move Ellsbury. There is no place to play him now and he still has about 27 years left on his deal.
Thoughts? The guy to get is on the Tampa Bay Rays – Chris Archer. Yankee killer, throws in the high 90s. But they would no doubt demand a boatload of prospects. The Rays are in full teardown mode. Have you been following Derek Jeter’s almost daily trashing? Did he really need to sign up for this? SU wonders if he already regrets getting into this in Miami.
Sad news about the passing of Dick Enberg. “Oh my!” Truly one of the great sportscasters who did so many sports over the years – football, baseball, basketball, US Open tennis.
The Knicks start on the tough part of their schedule now – 16 out of the next 20 on the road. They do need to get Hardaway back healthy to have a shot here but continue to play a fun, up-temp style. So refreshing.
Merry Christmas!
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With the Yankees really pushing for another dependable Starter they may just not feel confident their farm system has a dependable promising pitcher ready. They are looking to win it all this coming year. I am too.
Understood but what if Cole gets hurt? Plus you are trying to manage your payroll for the long term. You want to win it all in 2018 but also the 5 years after that. You need to develop pieces that are inexpensive – like a Severino. Chance Adams had a great minor league record. I can see sending Clint Frazier in a deal but not Adams. I would keep him plus I am not sold on Cole. Sonny Gray is not a sure thing either. Not everyone can pitch in NY.