MCKINNEY EARNED HIMSELF MORE TIME WITH THE YANKS!

Billy McKinney gets new life with the Yankees again. I love that.  MLB Trade Rumors writes:

"Yankees have re-signed outfielder Billy McKinney and lefty reliever Anthony Misiewicz to minor league contracts, reports Jack Curry of the YES Network... McKinney was clearly a prospect of note — hence the first-round selection and three organizations targeting him in returns for notable veterans — he hasn’t yet solidified himself in the big leagues. He’s tallied 915 plate appearances but posted a .209/.284/.390 output in that time. That includes a 2023 season spent back with the Yankees after signing a minor league deal; he slashed .227/.320/.406 in 147 plate appearances this past season."

So often you read about McKinney "not a major leaguer". I mean he's done nothing worse than a Joey Gallo. In fact, I'd say he's better. Think about what he did for the Yanks while everyone was hurt or sucked in 2023.  My point is he stepped up the challenge. I appreciate that he's sticking with the Yanks, even if it is a minor league deal, but the reality is, I believe we'll see him at some point again in 2024.

Yes, and if you read about McKinney on MLB Trade Rumors, you also saw they signed Anthony Misiewicz, a decent lefty reliever and no doubt he'll try and fight for a spot on the roster.  Let's hope. Always good to have a lefty or 2 or 3 in the pen.

Congrats to both guys.  The names keep on coming. Is Yamamoto next?