YANKEES COULD BE ALL IN ON STEVEN MATZ

Source: NBC Sports

The Yankees have been focused on a shortstop, cleaning house to make way for the newest teammate. But don't count out their desire for a starting pitcher and word on the street is Steven Matz, former Met and current Toronto Blue Jay could sign as soon as today. Could the Yankees be in on the Long Island native? Why not?

"Matz put together a career year during his lone season with the Blue Jays, amassing a personal-best 14 wins and 2.8 fWAR. His 3.82 ERA, 3.79 FIP, and 3.94 xFIP were the lowest marks since his sixth-place NL Rookie of the Year finish with the Mets in 2016. In other words, he finally realized the potential that tempted the Mets for so long," reported SB Nation.

Matz could easily fit in with the starting rotation, be mentored by Gerrit Cole, and realize his full potential in the Bronx. Jon Heyman stated, "Red Sox, Blue Jays, Tigers, Cubs, Cardinals, Giants, Angels, Mets are among teams in on Steven Matz. Deal could come soon." The Yankees could easily be in on Matz and he could easily add value to the team, making it nine offers to Matz who managed to turn things around with one year of Toronto under his belt.

Source: NY Post

"After an ugly 2020 season, Matz was traded by the Mets to the Blue Jays last winter. The 30-year-old Matz rebounded in 2021, finishing 14-7 with a 3.82 ERA in 29 starts for Toronto," reported the New York Post. Playing in the AL East may have whipped Matz into shape, it would be a shame to see him go anywhere but the Yankees, and certainly not to the Red Sox.

Will the Yankees get an early Thanksgiving present? I hope so. Matz could be a nice, and inexpensive addition to the staff giving the Yankees more bankroll for the shortstop they need to add. Let's go Yankees, close the deal then eat some turkey!

--Suzie Pinstripe

BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @suzieprof