On Monday night, the Twins agreed to a three-year contract with hated former Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vázquez, which all but officially ended Gary Sánchez’s short tenure in Minnesota. As everybody remembers extremely well, the New York Yankees traded Sánchez to the Twins, along with Gio Urshela, shortly after last year’s lockout in exchange for Josh […] Twins already … [Read more...] about Twins already bailing on Gary Sánchez emphasizes Yankees’ trade failure
Andrew Benintendi-White Sox deal proves Yankees were right to prioritize Carlos Rodón
Andrew Benintendi’s 33-game stint with the New York Yankees is all fans will get to remember him for. On Friday, the outfielder signed on with the Chicago White Sox as the next domino to fall in free agency. The Yankees still need to address their left field situation, but they were smart to stand their […] Andrew Benintendi-White Sox deal proves Yankees were right to … [Read more...] about Andrew Benintendi-White Sox deal proves Yankees were right to prioritize Carlos Rodón
5 former All-Stars Yankees can still target this offseason
The New York Yankees-Carlos Rodón rumors sure are fun/encouraging, but such a pairing is far from a guarantee. Fans won’t believe it until there’s a presser to introduce the left-hander where he puts on the pinstripes. Though general manager Brian Cashman and owner Hal Steinbrenner do “spend,” they’re far from Steve Cohen territory. They’re far […] 5 former All-Stars Yankees … [Read more...] about 5 former All-Stars Yankees can still target this offseason
Yankees’ reported backup plan if Carlos Rodón falls through will crush Red Sox
New York Yankees fans didn’t like hearing that there was a “sizable gap” between them and Carlos Rodón when they presented their offer this week. But the alternative? It’s not Rodón-esque, but it’d kick the Boston Red Sox while they’re down. At this point, Rodón to the Yankees feels like fate. It’s just a matter […] Yankees’ reported backup plan if Carlos Rodón falls through … [Read more...] about Yankees’ reported backup plan if Carlos Rodón falls through will crush Red Sox
Red Sox DFAing Derek Jeter-inspired piece of Mookie Betts trade gives Yankees fans joy
Now that the Boston Red Sox are about to enter their third season without that pesky superstar Mookie Betts on the roster, surely they’ve been able to spread the money they had ticketed for his extension around in expert fashion? And surely their current roster ranks way, way ahead of the Yankees’ 26-man squad, thanks […] Red Sox DFAing Derek Jeter-inspired piece of Mookie … [Read more...] about Red Sox DFAing Derek Jeter-inspired piece of Mookie Betts trade gives Yankees fans joy