Last week we wrote YANKEES LATEST RUMORS JUST PUT A DAMPER ON MY HOLIDAY! because Jack Curry put that spark of any meaningful Yankee moves out by dumping cold water on it. It wasn't a surprise to hear but it was still a disappointment considering Yankee fans are on pins and needles waiting for a big splash.
Now yesterday, Newsweek had THIS update. Imai is rumored to be in LA meeting with interested teams. Previous teams that were once hot and heavy in the rumor mill seem to have faded (maybe) and now suddenly it is a show down again between the Chicago Cubs and the Yankees. The rumor mill thinks it comes down to us or the Cubbies. We are both a "fit" for him.
Newsweek says the Cubs have the edge in a deal that could be worth $150 million. Who knows if that is true, but the Cubs desperately need pitching. We need an arsenal, but we could be closer to taking on the Dodgers than the Cubs. Imai wants to play the Dodgers and beat them so this is where my fantasy kicks in and says we should have the edge. Besides, the Yankees were willing to spend stupid money for Juan Soto, this is pocket change compared to what he got.
This winter has been strange, it is hard to know what to believe anymore. It is hard for me to truly believe that the Yankees are willing to make the investments needed to improve this team. Brian Cashman is missing in action and Hal Steinbrenner has to limit spending and obsess over protecting profits after giving the seal of approval on a lot of bad Cashman deals.
This is one of the deals the Yankees need to make. Sign Imai. Sign Cody Bellinger, add some relievers. Get it done already. It's what is needed to get back to being champions. Seriously....where the hell is Brian Cashman?! This franchise is losing before the season even starts!
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