Yankees Pursue Top Free Agents and Trade Candidates for Rotation Upgrade

The Yankees continue to talk to top free agents Blake Snell, reigning NL Cy Young winner, and Jordan Montgomery, an October hero for the Rangers, while also considering major trade candidates including Dylan Cease, close sources folder. said.

Although they remain separated in negotiations for Snell and Montgomery, as well as trade options, it is believed the Yankees will sign someone important to help their rotation ahead of the season. Managing partner Hal Steinbrenner would agree with the concept of a serious addition to a rotation that has suffered some losses via trade and free agency.

The Yankees like Snell and Montgomery, but seem to believe more at the moment that their chances might be better for Snell, who would combine with ace Gerrit Cole to give them both the reigning Cy Young winners, the first team in this guy since the 1990 Royals. had Bret Saberhagen and Mark Davis, the 1989 winners.

Some believe Montgomery might prefer to return to Texas after helping the Rangers win their first World Series, and there is also a growing indication that the local television problem that stalled their winter may be about to come to an end. to be determined. Although Snell is from the West Coast (Seattle) and is interested in it, he is said to not have a geographic preference, as some feared.

Dylan Cease delivers a pitch during a White Sox game against the Red Sox last season at Fenway Park. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

The Yankees also remain in contact with the White Sox about their ace Cease – who is wanted by the Orioles, Reds, Mets and likely many other teams. However, as with free agents, there is currently a serious gap in negotiations, so much so that some Yankees seem unsure whether Cease – who won’t be a free agent until after 2025 – will be dealt this winter. Ultimately, either way, it may be difficult to outbid Baltimore, which has the best roster of top prospects in baseball.

The Yankees have also spoken to the Marlins, who are inquiring about several starters, including Jesus Luzardo, Edward Cabrera, Braxton Garrett and Trevor Rogers. However, there is also no evidence of real traction in this area.

With little movement on the trade front, the best hope might be the free agent market. Snell is the youngest two-time Cy Young winner to hit the free agent market at age 30 (Pedro Martinez and Saberhagen were 32). The Yankees like him but are concerned about year-to-year consistency given the asking price.

Blake Snell won his second Cy Young Award last year. PA Jordan Montgomery has been a reliable pitcher. P.A.

Montgomery is expected to sign for a slightly lower amount — Carlos Rodon’s $162 million is considered compensation — but his market appears robust. Beyond Texas, Montgomery has been linked to the Red Sox, Phillies, Giants, Angels and Mets. Snell is believed to have drawn interest from at least the Angels and Giants, and perhaps the Phillies, who are looking to add a starter even after bringing back their own star Aaron Nola.

2024-01-07 01:08:38
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