DON'T RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITHOUT A CONTRACT FOR ROBERTSON

Source: elitesports.com

The Yankees should be concerned about potential injuries to their players, particularly their starting pitchers whose track records to the DL are rich with history.  Masahiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia and new Yankee James Paxton all have had their share of injuries each year and so yet another reason to enlist another starter and an even deeper bullpen.  But, instead, they seemingly are waiting to see what will be left in the bank account once they eventually sign Manny Machado, which does seem inevitable. And waiting to see what's left could leave us without the difference makers in the bullpen.

Source: MLB.com

According to SNY, "the club is reportedly working on revamping its bullpen according to a tweet from Jon Heyman. Heyman states that the club is still in contact with Zach Britton, Adam Ottavino and David Robertson. FOX Sports' Jon Morosi adds that the Red Sox are also involved in Ottavino discussions."  The Sox appear to also have an interest in Robertson who has said he would like to be a closer.  Give the job to him.  He's earned it.  Why can't he be the closer?  Does it have to be Aroldis Chapman, who has also seen the DL more than the average pitcher?

Source: NY Post

As alarming as it would be to lose Robertson, it would be absolutely awful to see him go to the Red Sox or across town to the NY Mets.

"Robertson has let people know he'd prefer to pitch in the Northeast, but the problem is that he's probably going to command a three-year deal for slightly more than the $30 million the Mets committed to Familia. Still, if the Mets aren't going to spend big on A.J. Pollock to upgrade their center field situation, as Van Wagenen indicated last week, they really should load up and build a monster bullpen," reported SNY.

Source: NY Post

Give the job to Robertson.  Not so he doesn't leave, but because he's shown he's capable.  Then, sign Adam Ottavino and say good bye to Britton.  Don't ring in the New Year without a contract for Robertson.  Just don't!

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Managing Editor
Twitter: @Suzieprof