As we know, A FOUR HOUR MEETING WITH GERRIT COLE MEANS SOMETHING! Does this mean a signing is in the works?
With no bias to the west-coast and a long meeting with Gerrit Cole, could the Yankees become the landing spot for the ace? It is up to the Yankees if they want to give him upward of $250 million. His performance the past two seasons definitely earns this payout, going 32-10 with a 2.68 ERA in 65 starts.
Source: Sports Illustrated
“Let me just say all options are open as far as I am concerned,’’ the managing general partner said. “Anything that rolls across my desk I am going to be looking at real seriously. We are going to be active in the free-agent market.’’
One player the Yankees should keep their eye on right now is Hyun-Jin Ryu. He had an incredible season, finishing second behind Jacob deGrom in the CY-Young race. Could this be an arm the Yankees need in their rotation?
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Didi Gregorius is still on the market. Right now the Yankees do not necessarily need Gregorius, as they have Gleyber Torres to replace him at shortstop, but fans do not want to see him go. Even though he is injury prone, he could rebound to his performance back in 2017-2018 if he stays healthy. Let's hope we don't see Didi in another uniform next season.
The Yankees are still optimistic about a reunion with Brett Gardner, which Brian Cashman has been open about.
"I wouldn't compromise our efforts to re-signing a player," Cashman said when asked about the potential length of contract Gardner could receive. "He just clearly put himself in a great position this free-agent winter because of the year he's had. We've known how good Gardy has been and is for a long time. ... We'd love to have that continue."
Let's hope big moves are coming soon for the Pinstripes.
--Missy O'Rourke
BYB Contributor
Twitter: @missy_orourke
--Missy O'Rourke
BYB Contributor
Twitter: @missy_orourke
The fear is we sign Cole then nobody else.
ReplyDeleteI still want Betances and Didi , Betances is younger than Ottavino and has proven he can go 2 innings no problem.
By bringing back Betances the Yankees could split their backend in most cases on one night you can go Kahnle , Betances and Britton the next night you could go Green , Ottavino and Chapman. The new 3 batter rule per pitcher will almost make this needed.
You would still have Cessa or German who can pitch the 6th.
On Didi I think he is needed at 3 years 40 million and Gardner 1 year 5 million plus incentives max of 10 million based on games , stolen bases and combination of HR and RBI.
We also need Romine , he is a great backup who won't hurt you on offense if he has to play more ( you know Sanchez history)
I would love Cole but not at the chance we will be weaker.We still don't have a 1B who can keep from getting hurt .
We could go with Andujar at DH and Stanton in LF , Tauchman in CF and Judge in RF with Frazier spelling Stanton and Judge. Especially if we don't sign Gardner.
Andujar coukd had played with the juiced ball he would had probally hit 30-35 HR.