SOUND THE ALARM. GET TREVOR BAUER

When the media asks Aaron Boone to react to the fact that Corbin Burnes was traded to the Orioles and he says: “That could be a bit of a problem," it's quite clear that even the worst manager in Yankee history is also questioning the Yankee front office. Like, how did we blow that?  Inside the Pinstripes writes:

"By adding Burnes — even if it for just one season as he hits free agency after 2024 — the Orioles have acquired a pitcher that has been a reliable right-hander. He’s won at least 10 games each of his last three seasons and in his Cy Young season in 2021 he had an MLB-low 2.43 ERA.

In 2023 he went 10-8 with a 3.39 ERA in 32 starts..."

And Suzie Pinstripes of BYB fame writes in NOT SIGNING BURNES WILL BURN THE YANKEES IN THE LONG HAUL

"The Yankees need to make one more move before the start of the 2024 season if they are going to compete. That move needs to be in starting pitching."

And so, all Yankee fans are left with is a confused manager and a lot of reports about what the Yankees are willing (or not willing) to pay for Blake Snell... and NOBODY is talking about the best pitcher out there right now still looking for a job. His name is Trevor Bauer. I mean is everyone stupid?

Now everyone will say Bauer is a lightning rod. Everyone is gonna call him a rapist without reading the facts. The truth is that sexual assault case turned out to be a real "he said, she said" (as predicted) and nothing came out of it. Charges were dropped, suspensions were reduced and in the end it would be an independent arbitrator shortened the suspension to 194 games in December and ruled that Bauer be reinstated.  

But in today's society, you can no longer clear your name when it comes to men being accused of assault. It comes down to the woman only, even if it's made up. 

In this case, Bauer appears to have not done anything wrong. Even ESPN didn't want to reveal her identity in this case because their policy I guess is to not identify individuals who say they have been sexually assaulted.  But the bottom line is it did not appear what she claimed at all, and so meanwhile this guy gets his name dragged through the mud and has his character questioned and the MLB shuns him! Again, WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE FACTS, the MLB blows another one. 

And so, this post is about doing what's right for Trevor Bauer, a guy that didn't blow his first chance in the first place, but in today's society is characterized as perhaps getting "a second chance". The MLB reacted horribly, way too heavy handed, and society followed. But the MLB did was wrong.

Now, no doubt many teams don't want to touch this guy, but I feel like it was based on a false narrative orchestrated by Rob Manfred in my opinion.  Yes, Bauer can be characterized as a live wire or controversial....  even before those sex assault allegations... but here's something he also is... A GREAT FREAKING PITCHER.

I believe Trevor Bauer deserves a second chance in MLB.

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— Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) February 1, 2024

Some dude named Patrick Bet-David even tweeted that Bauer deserves a "second chance" and claimed to be a Yankees minority owner.  My question is, if PBD is what he says he is, then he needs to get this move done and stop tweeting and talking about it on his podcast. Yankee minority owners have a say! This is ridiculous already! Looks like you have a seat at the table PBD, get it done!

Look, I believe that Bauer is one of the best pitchers out there. He's technical, smart, understands the physics, the mechanics and yes, he's controversial because he's Trevor Bauer, watch this.  

But he's also good and as far as I'm concerned cleared of wrongdoing.  And so, it's time to give this guy his shot!  As of right now Sportskeeda writes:

"...he has been linked to several teams this offseason, including the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates, there has seemingly been no progression toward a contract offer...."

But there should be a progression! The Yankees need him. Bauer needs to show the world he's back! I'll leave you with this... and it's a quote from Bauer:

"I think I’m one of the best pitchers in the world... Going to Japan last year, had a really good year, set some new personal highs in velocity. My average velocity was second-highest ever in my career, peak velocity was the highest ever.... developed a new pitch. I think I’m one of the best pitchers in the world. I think, talent-wise, I deserve to play in the MLB. Obviously, there’s outside circumstances, so hopefully I’ll get a second chance, but I definitely expect to be playing."

But the Yankees are letting guys like Corbin Burnes walk and continually being jerked around by Blake Snell.  In the world of bargain deals, this is the biggest and the best "lightning in a bottle" opportunity for the Yankees who are always looking to get great talent on the cheap.  Give Bauer a shot.  I believe we will not regret it at all!

If not, it's just a whole lot of jerking us fans around... and I'm sick of it.