THAT "ROBBIE RAY TO THE YANKEES" RUMOR POPS UP AGAIN

I think Robbie Ray is a smart idea when it comes to a lefty pitcher that the Yankees can use.  With them already upgrading with Gerrit Cole, and guys like James Paxton and Luis Severino on the shelf, you have to wonder if the Yankees will need some help, be it at the start of the season which now appears to be around Memorial day, or even at the trade deadline in July.

12 Up writes this:

"Arizona Diamondbacks strikeout machine Robbie Ray was sought after by the Yanks at last year's deadline, though nothing materialized. Well, should the Yankees find themselves looking for a stable option at the back-end of the rotation around the deadline, perhaps they'll be able to land the 28-year-old this time...Ray has consistently proven himself to be a reliable starter. Even after a pedestrian campaign last year, he still owns a 3.72 ERA over the last three seasons...

Even a year of his services would require a decent package. If the Yankees wanted to land Ray, it would likely take a quality pitching prospect like Alexander Vizcaino, the organization's No. 7 overall prospect. The 22-year-old right-hander owns a mid-to-upper 90s fastball that, if honed properly, could make him a valuable piece in the future." 

I love where their head's at... but again, it would require a "decent" package and of course, with the season starting later, you really need to wonder if it would even happen.

Great idea... we just need to see. I had to share this...