It’s quite clear that the Yankees are planning to have Gleyber Torres become an infield mainstay this year. Whether that’s immediately on Opening Day or by some time in the middle of the season, Torres is expected to become the starting second or third baseman by year’s end. Torres is the team’s top prospect and one […]
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The Clint Frazier Conundrum
The Yankees seem to have as many capable outfielders in the organization as they have pinstripes on the team’s home uniform. Clint Frazier is one of them. In a group that includes stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, a veteran leader like Brett Gardner, the skilled Aaron Hicks, and Jacoby Ellsbury, there isn’t much room […]
The Yankees’ Target: An Evolved Gerrit Cole
Whether or not the majority of Yankees fans would sign off on a trade for Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace, Gerrit Cole, the possibility exists. Chronicling the assets presumed to leave New York for the cost-effective starter gives you a picture of how foggy details around the “progressing” negotiations seem to be. On December 16, the Pirates were […]
Moustakas makes sense for the Yankees
Last week on the Bronx Beat podcast, I expressed that I’d rather the Yankees sign Mike Moustakas to a one-year deal than Todd Frazier. Ever since that comment, I’ve been thinking over the one thing I said why I’d sign Moose: because he’s a left-handed bat in an overloaded right-handed lineup. Baseball pundits always preach […]
Girardi: Bullpen maestro
Ever since Joe Girardi took helm of the Yankees way back in 2008, fans have been dismayed at his poor bullpen management. Girardi seemed unable to call the right reliever to face the task at hand. And sites like Bleacher Report, The Sports Quotient, Bronx Bomber Ball, and SB Nation’s Pinstripe Alley were quick to […]
Bronx Beat: Lost Episode 123
The lost episode! Last Saturday, EJ and Scott discussed the CC Sabathia deal, and a rumor that the Yankees are still discussing starting pitcher trades.
Bronx Beat Episode 124: I Don’t Know? Third Base
EJ, Martin and Derek talk about the CC Sabathia deal, and the ongoing rumors about third base.
Learning from past trades with Gerrit Cole (and others) in mind
CC Sabathia has re-signed with the Yankees, but that doesn’t mean the front office’s work. Even though the roster already has five major league quality starters, the Yankees are still pursuing at least one more. Gerrit Cole is the most recently rumored name, though he’s not alone among potential trade targets. Given the organization’s prospect depth, […]
How CC Sabathia’s desire to stay has affected the Yankees’ plans
The Yankees have four bonafide major league starting pitchers and at least one more to be determined. So naturally, during the winter meetings, the team has been connected to a handful of other pitchers that could round out the rotation. Many of us assumed, including yours truly, that CC Sabathia would eventually return to solidify […]
Bronx Beat Episode 122: Headley Trade, Starting Pitchers
EJ, Paul and Andy discuss the ramifications of the Chase Headley Trade, Yankee options at third base, and the flurry of starting pitching rumors circulating at the Winter Meetings.