THE YANKEES ARE FINDING SPARE PARTS EVERYWHERE!

 So, this happened.  

The Yankees just signed Brett Phillips to a minor league deal.  MLB Trade Rumors writes:

"...outfielder Brett Phillips is attempting to get back to the big leagues as a pitcher. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times recently wrote about Phillips and his journey, then reported Tuesday that Phillips had a agreed to a minor league deal with the Yankees.

Phillips, 30, appeared in the majors as an outfielder from 2017 to 2023, not hitting much but providing value via his speed and defense. He hit .187/.272/.347 over 395 games for the Brewers, Royals, Rays, Orioles and Angels, stealing 39 bases in 45 tries."

MLB.com writes:

"Phillips, 30, is looking to make his way back to the Majors as a pitcher, and his raw stuff has enticed the Yankees to sign him to a Minor League deal... During an appearance on Monday for the GPS Legends in the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kan., Phillips became a surprise social media star by throwing 97 mph fastballs and featuring a pretty good slider while striking out the side in the first inning."

Hey, I am pulling for the guy. It just surprises me how often Cashman is looking for parts in a dumpster and guys like Trevor Bauer are mowing people down in the Mexican league and he would practically pitch for nothing, and we turn to a guy like Brett Phillips.  Whatever the case... It had to be reported.  If Phillips makes it back to the Bigs and is successful... that's a wonderful story.