IT WOULD BE GREAT IF THE YANKEES GRABBED TANNER SCOTT

Let’s face it, Tanner Scott isn’t just your average left-handed reliever—he’s one of those guys who makes batters wonder why they even bothered picking up a bat. If the Yankees snag him, their bullpen could go from good to downright terrifying.

This past season, Scott was like a baseball nomad, splitting his time between the Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres. And boy, did he make the most of it! Before he packed his bags at the trade deadline, Scott was boasting a ridiculous 1.18 ERA and had already struck out 53 hitters in just 45.2 innings. Not surprisingly, this earned him his first All-Star Game nod after eight years in the league.

"With the Yankees, Scott has the makings of Andrew Miller 2.0," writes Just Baseball. "Miller posted a 1.77 ERA through 104 outings as a Yankee, striking out nearly 15 batters per nine innings and being one of the most dominant relief pitchers in the game. Scott’s close to there already, so his addition would bring back a ton of memories for followers of the Yankees."

Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Pair Scott with Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, and suddenly, the Yankees’ bullpen could become an impenetrable fortress. It’s like assembling a dream team of shutdown artists, with Scott ready to bring the heat and make batters rethink their choices.

A few days ago, someone floated the idea of bringing in David Robertson, which is great and all, but why stop there? Adding Tanner Scott to the mix would be like getting not just a cherry on top but the whole sundae bar. Who wouldn’t want an extra layer of security, especially when the stakes are high in the postseason?

Last year, the Yankees learned a tough lesson: you can never have too many dominant bullpen arms. When October baseball rolls around, having a guy like Scott who can mow down hitters is a must, not a luxury. 

So, let’s make it happen, Yankees. Scott’s arm could be just the magic touch the bullpen needs.