THE YANKEES - RED SOX RIVALRY FEELS REAL AGAIN!

Source: The Boston Globe

Between the orange haze, the Belmont Stakes and my own travel schedule, this Yankee-Red Sox series just snuck up on me. And guess what, just in time. Sure, we are playing without Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo, which just feels wrong, but I have to say, this rivalry really fires me up. And maybe it is keeping my mind off of the potential that we may not see Judge in the Lineup until after the All-Star Break. 

"Since Judge bruised and sprained his toe against the Dodgers, Boone has cautioned that the Yankees won’t have a set timetable for his recovery until Judge’s swelling goes away. He received a PRP injection in his toe earlier this past week, a shot designated to promote healing in the area. They need to let that injection do its thing before reassessing the situation," reported NJ.com. 

Source: Fox Sports

In fact, it must be killing Judge not to be in the lineup, “It doesn’t feel great,” Judge said on Thursday regarding his injured toe. “If it felt great, I’d be out there.” I know Derek Jeter absolutely loved playing the Red Sox, facing them more than 300 times in his 20 year career. 

Alas, to focus and perhaps keep me fired up, earlier this week I got a message from my son in preparation for this weekend's match up against the Sox. He sent me this Tweet from a Yankee fan which bears repeating, 

"I will now be suffering from an acute case of "F the Red Sox brain for the next 72+ hours. It's a serious condition so be re2spectful. Please direct all solicitations for rational thought to my secretary. We'll get back to you Monday at the earliest." That is exactly the feeling I have. Even though we are not at full strength, it feels good to be playing the Red Sox and engage in this heated rivalry that has been building every year, even before I was born.

The Red Sox-Yankee rivalry has had a healthy reprise in the last several years after a short hiatus. This hiatus likely stems from the successes from the Rays and Blue Jays and the Sox drop in the standings in recent seasons, but there's nothing like a weekend with the Red Sox in the Bronx. But as the Boston Globe points out, "There’s been a genuine sense of surprise here at Yankee Stadium that it took this long for the Red Sox and Yankees to meet for the first time in the 2023 season, that 10 weeks had passed before the longstanding AL East rivalry resumed with a three-game series that opened Friday night." Yes, there's that. With the change of the schedule to include all 30 clubs playing at least one series with one another, there are less opportunities to play our rivals, which may not be great for either team. 

In an interview during the Fox Broadcast on Saturday night, Justin Turner former Dodger and Met, shared his excitement for the rivalry and how playing for Boston feels good to him. Just after the interview, Turner smashed a base hit, stole second and launched his way to third after Kyle Higashioka sailed his throw to second into center field. Although myself and the entire stadium let out a collective sigh of disgust, it was Jake Bauers who brought our breath back with a dynamic catch at the wall in left. It is this back and forth that keeps this rivalry intact despite their place in the standings and our star players out of the lineup.

Call it a distraction, nostalgic or just a long time coming, the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is alive again. It feels good to write about it and somehow this series has given me jolt of energy. Now if that energy is contagious and it can help our players on the IL heal faster, well now that would be something. 

One can wish...

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof

IT'S NOT EVERY WINTER THAT A PLAYER LIKE AARON JUDGE BECOMES A FREE AGENT!

Source: LM Otero

You can't skim the social sites without seeing an Aaron Judge headline every fifth post. Local newspapers and national ones alike, plus the hundreds of sports beat reporters and blogs have a mention of Judge somewhere in their articles and posts 10 hours ago, three hours ago, 15 minutes ago, The Daily News said, ESPN posted, Bryan Hoch stated that...and with good reason. It's not every winter a player the caliber of Aaron Judge is available on the open market. The question is, who will be lucky enough to land him?

Source: CBS Sports

"The Dodgers are one of the few teams who have shown a willingness to hand out the kind of contracts required to shop at the top of the market on a consistent basis. They absolutely have the financial flexibility to do so this offseason, too, after allowing Trea Turner to enter free agency without an extension and declining Justin Turner's option," reported CBS Sports. Certainly not necessarily new to the conversation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are always looking to add more to their arsenal. Last season they picked up superstar Freddie Freeman. The year before they picked up ace pitcher Max Scherzer and before that they exploded with a contract for then free agent Mookie Betts. The Dodgers are not afraid of digging into their deep pockets to pick up the right players for their evolving team. And this year will be no different.

Source: LM Otero

"It's not easy to clock what the Dodgers starting nine might look like because of their versatility, and because they have some other pressing questions to address this offseason -- like, who plays shortstop, and what about third base? Predictably, the Dodgers have been linked to the top free-agent shortstops, including Carlos Correa, and have even been rumored to have interest in Willy Adames of the Milwaukee Brewers," reported CBS Sports. So maybe the Judge addition is not as essential as these key infield positions. That leaves their in state rival the San Francisco Giants who have been linked to Judge since before he officially announced his free agency.

                                                                           Source: LM Otero

Recall the Aaron Judge was wooed by the San Francisco Giants and visited with the team and the higher management over several days last week. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, “I believe that once Aaron Judge knows where at least the initial Giants offer comes in, and I do believe one is forthcoming, that there will be a fairly robust conversation to where we could see Aaron Judge signing with a team within the next two weeks, by the end of the Winter Meetings." The Winter Meetings kick off on Sunday and end Wednesday, December 7th. With an offer coming perhaps as early this week, the Yankees and maybe even the Dodgers will have opportunities to outbid and woe the slugger accordingly. 

Source: Tony Gutierrez

Judge was a Giants fan growing up. He met a number of iconic Californian sports figures while in San Francisco. But he has already tasted what it is like to be a part of one of the most winningest sports franchises in history. He has felt the nostalgia. He has been a part of history himself in breaking Roger Maris's record of 61 home runs. He has the opportunity to be the next Yankee captain. You can't top that, even if you are Steph Curry, one of the frontliners in the Giants wooing sessions for Judge.  

I am glad Judge is being lauded, celebrated, wooed after. He deserves it. But after all the fanfare subsides, I hope he can quietly reflect on the player he is and the one he wants to become. It's not every winter we get to witness this kind of lovefest over a player. But this year, is Judge's year and let's hope he chooses well. 

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof

NOW THE YANKEES ARE PLAYING WAIT & SEE WITH LEMAHIEU

Source: NJ.com

Sigh. My son gave me the ambitious news of, "Now we are in the wait and see holding pattern with DJ" on Tuesday afternoon. My week isn't getting any better. Between the Eagles throwing the game on Sunday night which closed the door on the NY Football Giants post-season hopes and all of the hawks going after a very available LeMahieu, this week is shaping up to be challenging. 

According to YES Network's Jack Curry, "The Yankees have made him their priority. They have told him what the parameters would be for them bringing him back, but the Yankees are not going to bid against themselves.” 

Source: abc7ny

DJ LeMahieu is believed to be seeking a five-year contract worth about $110 million. Okay, that's reasonable given the value he has brought to the Yankees since coming here on a whim a couple of years ago. He is outperformed his expectations and has gone from what was intended, a utility player that likely would not play everyday to an essential member of the team, who happens to be able to play anywhere in the infield. 

"The Dodgers are interested in signing LeMahieu to play third base if they don’t re-sign free agent Justin Turner, but while they’re a big-market team that probably has more money to spend this winter than the Yankees, it’s unknown if they’re willing to go five years. There has been speculation that the Yankees and LeMahieu eventually will agree to a four-year deal that includes a vesting option for a fifth year, but the Dodgers being involved could drive up the price," reported the New York Post on Tuesday.

Source: Fox 8 News

What happens if the Yankees do not sign LeMahieu? They go after someone else who can hopefully fill the void left by a guy who has been nothing short of great since coming to the Bronx. Who can fill the shoes? I am not sure anyone really could but guys like Didi Gregorius, or Francisco Lindor are out there and that would move Gleyber Torres back to second. 

The big guns have not been signed yet due in part to the times we are now living. 2020 hurt everyone in some way and baseball is one of those entities that was largely impacted. From no fans in the stands to a shortened season, baseball was not at the top of people's minds as the pandemic raged on through the summer into the fall. So wait and see is not just the game for LeMahieu, it is the game for all free agents right now. Let's hope the Yankees and LeMahieu can agree and get this deal done soon. Otherwise my sighs are going to go to tears. 

--Suzie Pinstripe

BYB Managing Editor

Twitter: @suzieprof

SUNDAY TRADE RUMORS UNPLUGGED

Source: AP

As the MLB trade rumors continue to scorch, the hot stove is lit which means trades can happen at a moment's notice. Here is the run down of whose the talk of the trades and who is vying for the new guy in town.

Let's start with the Yankees and yes, of course DJ LeMahieu. According to a Tweet by Jim Bowdon, MLB Analyst & Insider for CBS Sports, "The #Yankees have made it clear that bringing back  2B D.J. LeMahieu is their top priority. As the negotiations grind on it’s also evident that LeMahieu preference is to return to the Bronx Bombers." That is the kind of Tweet that I want to hear and save with my favorites however Bowdon also notes that, "The wild card may be the crosstown Mets, who recently lost second baseman Robinson Cano to suspension. LeMahieu would be an ideal replacement, and new owner Steve Cohen has indicated he's willing to spend to win," reports CBS Sports.  Ugh. Delete that idea completely. Listen, LeMahieu has said he wanted to be a Yankee when he was not even guaranteed an everyday spot. There is mutual interest. This deal will get done. It is just a matter of when. 

Also heating up is the Washington Nationals interest in Kris Bryant. "Bryant, 29, is coming off a poor 2020 season and there has been speculation Chicago could non-tender him next month rather than pay him a projected $19 million or so salary in 2021. Despite his name value, the prospect cost to acquire Bryant in a trade could be relatively small given his projected salary and rough season," reports CBS Sports. After losing Anthony Rendon last season there has been an offensive hole in the lineup, so perhaps the Nats will go for Kris. The Nats have also expressed interest in LeMahieu. Delete that too. 

Another third baseman on the market is World Series Champion Justin Turner. He is a free agent and could find a new team in 2021. The Dodgers have a keen interest in Colorado Rockie Nolan Arenado and have for some time. "It of course remains quite possible that Turner returns to the Dodgers, but if that doesn't come to pass then L.A. may have designs on another offseason blockbuster," reports CBS Sports. Hey, it would be interesting, but my mind is on Turner returning. We have a terrific wild card at third, Gio Urshela. No interest there. 

If I had my druthers, I would like the Yankees to wrap up the LeMahieu contract by Thanksgiving Day so they can go into the Winter Meetings a week or so later with more focus on pitching and catching. Being distracted by the LeMahieu situation compromises the Yankees decision making process. So, as the last full week of November approaches, let's just get this done and move on. The rest of the trade rumors are interesting but for Yankee fans we are only zoned in on one. 

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof

BEST OF MLB THIS WEEK! YOU GOT TO LOVE THIS GAME!

Source: NY Post Paul J. Bereswill

It’s been sometime since I started writing for Bleeding Yankee Blue and I must say, I really enjoy it. If you read my pieces, you know that I tend to write about New York baseball as a whole and include news from the Yankees and the Mets.

Although I am loyal to my Yanks and Mets, I am definitely a baseball fan in general. I really enjoy hearing about accomplishments from other teams… well besides the Red Sox obviously. Suzie Pinstripe and I can put on any game any really enjoy it. This week, I want to switch it up and talk about some noteworthy news from around the league. Hope you enjoy!

Source: NY Post

The one bright spot in all of the Yankees’ plague of injuries, is allowing the opportunity for our minor leaguers to get the chance to show us what they’ve got. Nestor Cortes, Jr. is a 24-year-old left-hander from Cuba and our 36th-round pick in 2013. He has had an impressive performance at Triple-A with a 4.56 ERA, and during his latest start he tossed 7 ⅓ no hit innings, and struck out nine. Now that Cortes got called up, he is living his dream. 

“(It’s) 100-percent sweeter [with the Yankees],” Cortes told The Post. “It’s the team I got drafted by. It’s the team everybody wishes to be in New York with, so yeah, it’s definitely a lot sweeter and a lot better.”

Source: The New York Times

Things were definitely not looking up for Noah Syndergaard until his start on May 2nd. His historic performance not only included a 10 strike, complete-game shutout, but a 407 foot solo home run to win 1-0 over the Reds. It was only the seventh time in the history of the league that a pitcher hit a homer and threw a shutout, and the first time done by a Met. A little New York baseball crossover, Robinson Cano also joined the 2,500 hits club this week.

Source: USA Today

Oakland Athletics starter Mike Fiers threw the 300th no-hitter in MLB history and the second of his career. Fiers received an incredible out pour of support, including from his dad. 

“He was pretty excited,’’ Fiers said to USA today, “but so was I. I had a lot of energy, I couldn’t really sleep. I was trying to get back to everybody. I wanted to congratulate them for congratulating me. It’s been ongoing. I’m still trying to get back to people. I mean, I’ve even gotten stuff over in Japan. It’s pretty cool to see that worldwide.’’

Source: NBC Sports

On Wednesday, Joey Gallo of the Texas Rangers became the first player in baseball history to hit 100 home runs before hitting 100 singles. Recently it seems like the MLB is coming up with all kinds of ridiculous statistics, but this seems so impossible that it’s actually impressive. 

Source: LA Times

April showers bring...Justin Turner homers? Turner hit three dingers for the first time in his career against the Braves on Tuesday night. Apparently, April just is not a good month for Turner.

“I don’t know what the deal is,” Turner said. “Andrew [Friedman], I think, told me a couple weeks ago that I only have two or three career homers in April so not sure what that’s about but definitely glad that month’s over.”

That’s all for now. Let me know what you think! Like hearing about other teams? Or just want New York news? Until next time.

--Missy O'Rourke
BYB Contributor
Twitter: @missy_orourke

MANNY MACHADO? NO THANKS!

Now that our season is over every time there is baseball talk with one of my friends, a reader or co-workers it always turns into a discussion about Manny Machado. I am itching to talk about anything else at this point. Give me any other baseball topic at all without throwing him in it and I will be thrilled. I guess I won't be able to avoid it until he signs during the offseason, so I might as well just dive into it.

So I guess I will just come right out and say it.....I DON'T WANT MANNY MACHADO!
I don't want Manny Machado at third base.....
I don't want Manny Machado at Shortstop.....
I don't want Manny Machado in a lineup with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton
I don't want Manny Machado to replace Didi Gregorius
I don't want Manny Machado AT ALL.

Photo: AP

There, I'd say that is clear enough. So now I think I have established I don't want him....but some may ask "WHY?" with a crazy face while reading this. That's fair enough.

Some people really love the idea of Machado in pinstripes. I understand the desire for fans to see the Yankees reload with more big names. It's been in our blood forever. I just think the additions the Yankees need are guys that are going to pitch for us. Unless Machado has become an ace pitcher and hasn't told the baseball world, I'm out.

Pitching is a priority (Patrick Corbin anyone?!), and even if it wasn't Machado would not be my top pick. Machado has been criticized this postseason as he has stepped into the playoff spotlight, and rightfully so. In Game 2 of the NLCS, the Dodgers star carelessly jogged to first after he hit a ball into the infield, and what could have been at the least a close play ended up an easy out. He knows people are calling him out for this and the fact of the matter is....he doesn't really care because he KEEPS DOING IT!

Photo: Houston Chronicle

In his own words: "Should I have run on that pitch? Yeah, but I didn’t and I gotta pay the consequences for it. It does look bad. It looks terrible. I look back at the video and I’m like,
 ‘Woah, what was I doing?’ You know, just the emotions of the game … I’m the type of player that has stayed in the zone, I’m playing and I’m just in the zone."

WRONG! You aren't in the zone. Let's get that straight now. When you are in a game and you CARE you are running your butt off on ANY play, especially the close ones. If he cared he would be doing anything and everything he could especially if he wants to make it to the World Series! Doesn't he want to be a champion? He's in the playoffs for crying out loud! He went from one of the worst teams in baseball to a team that is trying to redeem themselves after losing the World Series last year. Surely his teammates care. I know for a fact Cody Bellinger cares! So does Clayton Kershaw and I guarantee you Justin Turner does too. I'm angry FOR his teammates and Dodger fans everywhere.

Photo: USA Today

It gets better though: "Obviously I’m not going to change, I’m not the type of player that’s going to be ‘Johnny Hustle,’ and run down the line and slide to first base and … you know, whatever can happen. That’s just not my personality, that’s not my cup of tea, that’s not who I am."

We all remember Robinson Cano. How many times did we criticize Cano for not running hard? TONS of times. This is just deja vu. Let's be real, "hustling" is not a just personality trait but also a character trait. In Machado's case it is a MAJOR character flaw. That right there is just pure toxic. This is a guy that a team should want in their clubhouse? I'd say HELL NO. This is a guy that just doesn't care. He doesn't want to be a good teammate, a leader, or even just a mentor to the little kid watching him in the stands that dreams of being a baseball player. That's not a role model.....it's a loser with a bad attitude who only cares about himself.

So let me get this straight....after all of this the Yankees should be one of many teams waiting to throw hundreds of millions of dollars at Manny simply because 'he is who he is?' Gimme a break. So far, early estimates guess that Machado will get a free-agent contract in the area of $300 million. Any team that is willing to pay that amount of money should get a complete player who plays with passion. Machado doesn't have heart, hustle, and he doesn't care. He shouldn't be rewarded by the Yankees for his poor choices.

I will tell you what should be rewarded though....THIS right here. If you haven't read Luke Voit's story at The Players Tribute it is a MUST READ. Voit is a guy that has the right attitude. Everything in that story put a smile on my face. This is the guy I want to have in a Yankee uniform. He said it best YOU GOTTA STEP IT UP NOW KID...THIS IS NEW YORK! Voit may not have the same bat that Machado does but with work he could be even better then what we saw this season. The thing that can't change is Machado's lack of desire to hustle. He told the world that in his own words because he doesn't want to. His attitude won't change because he simply doesn't want it to.

I'm going to be blunt, Yes Machado you should suffer the consequences as you said earlier. Part of that should be not getting a fat paycheck from us and not wearing a Yankee uniform which is supposedly on your wish list. Hustling isn't your cup of tea and quite frankly you aren't mine. We have higher standards here and your "personality" just won't cut it.

The Yankees could do a lot better....and I hope they do.

--Jeana Bellezza
BYB Managing Editor
Twitter: @Nyprincessj

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS WELCOME MATT

Photo Credit: USA Today

Good morning, Yankee Universe. It’s Day 3 of the winter meetings where you surely have heard by now that Brian Cashman has already taken a Holliday from his search for a DH this coming season. Get it? Read THE YANKEES SIGN MATT HOLLIDAY! for more. Anyway...  

MLB.com

Apparently, the $13-million welcome Matt was rolled out as soon as it became clear switch-hitting ex-Yank Carlos Beltran was a $3-million bridge too far for Hal’s wallet. And so, he flew south for $16 million to swing his big hairy for the 'Stros who knocked the Bombers out of the postseason in their brief one-and-done October two years ago.

Here’s hoping the Yankees have the good sense to keep the former Cardinal who turns 37 next month and has played in just 183 games over the last two seasons miles from a first baseman or outfielder’s glove as some suggest.  That's right, let's keep the dude healthy, not hurt.

Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS via Getty Images

Now, for those bumming about losing out on Beltran, or perhaps still scratching their heads over our recently departed DH-in-waiting Brian McCann, here’s some sneaky geeky stats to keep in mind about this new bird that should help ease your mind. Casey hate stat nerds... but I got permission on this one... that's because these are fun. Check it out:

The first is that, unlike the aforementioned Bombers that got away,Holliday's power translates to all fields, as the attached Home Run Tracker charts from last year illustrate. And, to put it delicately, his big balls are better because they go further quicker, which translates to superior hard contact that over a full healthy season should translate into big numbers on both sides of the wall more befitting a career .303 BA and .897 OPS that has averaged 25+ dingers and 100+  RBIs over more than a decade spent in a power-draining ball yard. 

Indeed, last month in his Top 50 Free Agents piece, when Fangraphs’ Dave Cameron listed him among his top 10 rated position players (and 16th highest available free agent overall) he wrote: “His downturn in offense is almost entirely BABIP-driven, and while he’s going to have to transition to 1B/DH, he’s not that much worse of a hitter than the expensive guys at the top of the list. For a team looking for a good right-handed bat on a short-term commitment, Holliday could be a steal.”

In other words, he was extraordinarily unlucky when it came to the number of batted balls he hit in fair territory that happened to be right at the guys wearing gloves. A strong indicator all his offensive stats are likely to rebound. Interesting, right? And as for those "expensive guys at the top of the list” Cameron compared him with, you know who they are, right? 

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(Looking at you Cespedes, Turner, Encarnacion and Bautista.)

So, let’s all finally move on from this whole DH convo, shall we? Let's get the next two to-do’s on Brian’s winter meeting list over with pronto as outlined in Suzie Pinstripe’s recent piece, 3 GOALS FOR CASHMAN AT THE WINTER MEETINGS..., which were, and please pardon my personal spin, Suzie: 

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1. Hire a DH that hopefully does NOT do anything Zobrist-like other than hit the snot out of the ball – ESPECIALLY if he’s a fragile injury-recovery case named Holliday 
2. Get Chapman locked up because, frankly, there’s no excuse not to as both team and player have raised the expectation. And anyone else would never survive the backlash unless they became the next Mo. 
3. Dump Brett and Chase for what he can get, because it’s inevitable... the waiting only reduces their return value and hinders the rebuild... and hurts this year’s competitiveness.

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If Cashman can take care of those three little chores before he checks out of Gaylord National Resort on Thursday, then he can spend the next 115 days before Opening Day devoting all his time to fulfilling MY "3 Goals For Cashman AFTER The Winter Meetings"….

1. A big arm.  
2. An even bigger arm.
3. The biggest, hairiest arm out there.

 --Barry Millman
BYB Writer
Follow me on Twitter:  @nyyankeefanfore

 

TEAMS WILL CHASE FOR HEADLEY

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I'm starting to see a lot of Chase Headley chatter out there but I'm not really surprised. Teams know that we are in rebuilding mode and we will entertain offers for good prospects. I just don't think that this particular rumor has any real potential behind it but you never know. Baseball is unpredictable, right?

(July 14, 2016 - Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

According to Ken Rosenthal HERE the Yankees are "open" to trading Chase Headley....and to that I say of course they are. Headley is by no means a superstar third basemen. His breakout year was back in 2012 with the Padres and we haven't seen that kind pf performance she he has been a Yankee. He's a serviceable player but not untouchable. The Yankees wouldn't mind cutting him loose if there was someone out there that really wanted him AND if they were going to get some really nice prospects in return and he's not going to bring in that good of a return.

So far in the off-season we have seen names floated with potential suitors. There were clear trade targets for Brian McCann but Headley hasn't had any particular team put their name out there. I guess if we were going to analyze who the Yankees MIGHT match up with for a trade I could make a stretch and say the Milwaukee Brewers.....but again this is a stretch.

So let's speculate a little. The Brewers would probably like to tighten up their infield defense. Headley can be prone to errors at times, but he would still be an upgrade for them. He would also give them some flexibility in their lineup. Who couldn't use a switch hitter? The move would make sense for the Brewers but I'm afraid it really doesn't make any sense for the Yankees. I can't find any name in their organization that really helps our cause with the Youth movement and giving building blocks for the future.

(Sept. 17, 2016 - Source: Dylan Buell/Getty Images North America)

I've seen Martin Maldonado floated as a potential trade piece for the Brewers but he's not a piece the Yankees need. He's a catcher and I think the Yankees would be better suited with Austin Romine as a backup then Maldonado. So....it's really not beneficial.

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The third base market is thin this season....just like every other position. The Yankees would be better off just keeping Headley. The most attractive piece on the market would be Justin Turner but Headley only has two years left on his contract and Turner is going to want a longer commitment. Not to knock on Turner, he had a nice season with a .275 BA, 27 home runs and 90 RBIs but signing him would mean losing a draft pick. At this point, I would rather continue with the Yankees current strategy, keep my draft pick and continue building the farm.

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Headley could be an attractive piece to some team out there, but at this stage of the game I think it makes more sense to keep him. I believe Ronald Torreyes could be the future for the Yankees at third base but he is not ready yet. Let him continue to develop and in the mean time, keep Headley. I'm thinking long term here and it makes more sense for the Yankees to keep him.

 --Jeana Bellezza
BYB Managing Editor
Follow me on Twitter: @NYPrincessJ