Let me state for the record, this is an old connection between the Yankees and Hernandez, but just recently the idea popped up again. I personally do not see this happening, but we're trying our best to bring you all these great nuggets, theories, guesses. It's been an incredibly fun off season for the Yankees. Why no spice it up.
During the free-agent frenzy between the 2023 and 2024 seasons, the Yankees made a pitch for utility player Kiké Hernandez, known for his time with the Dodgers and Red Sox. But it was then that Hernandez really wasn't interested in the Bronx Bombers, choosing instead to head back to sunny Los Angeles. Hernandez likes the Dodgers, likes the West Coast. At the time, it just made sense.
Hernandez, a sixth-round Houston pick from 2009, added another ring to his collection with the 2024 Dodgers' World Series win, complementing his 2020 championship in the pandemic-shortened season.
Now Estevão Maximo of Pinstripe Alley threw out this idea about Hernandez. That his flexibility and defensive prowess could create a dream outfield of Hernandez, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge, while still rooting for Jasson Domínguez to shine could happen (in his mind). Hernandez, who played on a $4 million, one-year contract last season, could be a bargain addition, especially with his projected lower market value at 33. Why the idea is great, I just don't see this.
Now, let’s be real—nobody knows if Hernandez actually likes the Yankees. But we do know he likes money, and with old buddy Bellinger now in pinstripes, the idea of joining the Yankees might not seem so far-fetched.
A tip of the cap to the sports writers for keeping this offseason spicy, even if some rumors are just wishful thinking. This one, though? It’s got a hint of reality, especially with the Dodgers' chances of reuniting with Hernandez potentially taking a hit after Hyeseong Kim’s signing. I say hint, though.
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