COULD THE YANKEES BE IN THE MIX FOR THE CUBS' NICO HOERNER?

 To be honest, if Jon Morosi is claiming there's a connection, I doubt it... but humor me.

This story comes from him, and while there is always a connection between any player in the MLB and the Yankees at any time, one thing Bleeding Yankee Blue will always do is at least share what's out there, but we're very skeptical about everything.  It's like meeting a new person in my life... I go in not believing much of anything they say.... they gotta earn my trust.  It's backwards, but let's be honest... everyone walks around these days trying to top everyone else, and if they need to throw around a rumor or story that makes them feel like a big man just to get some notoriety of "likes"... they'll do it, cause everyone's a sellout.  Wow... I guess that's another bag of issues about me I need to express to my shrink next week. Anyway... this is what Morosi says this, reported by The Sporting News:

"Jon Morosi of MLB Network named the Yankees as a landing spot for Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner — along with former Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman.

Hoerner, a 2023 Gold Glove winner, has a .257 batting average with four home runs, 30 RBI and a .686 OPS. He's fared better as of late with a 120 OPS+ over his last 11 games.

He's an elite contact hitter but doesn't provide much juice in terms of barrels and extra-base hits.

Hoerner might not make the offense completely better, but he does have a .730 OPS from the leadoff spot this season. That's a spot in the order the Yankees desperately need an upgrade.

Bringing on Hoerner would likely mean kicking Torres to the bench..."

The Cubs are another potential Yankees trade partner. Nico Hoerner and Mike Tauchman lead the Cubs in starts at the leadoff spot. Either would upgrade the Yankees' lineup. Tauchman played for NYY in '19, '20 and '21.

CHC & NYY have been regular trade partners: Effross '22,… https://t.co/2YupckWg0l

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 25, 2024

Again, I don't believe much of this. Remember Morosi doesn't get it right much. I wrote ADD MOROSI TO THE "BASEBALL NON-INSIDER" LIST back in December. That opinion has not changed. I do however love the trade deadline season and love to see the names thrown around.

Carry on.