Analysis
Mark Polishuk at MLB Trade Rumors looks at whether the Yankees could move on from Stanton this winter. I want him back, but he’s expensive and takes up a roster spot we need someone healthy enough to use. It sucks because he’s a clubhouse leader, but I’d consider moving on even if the Yankees still have to pay him.
Roster possibility Boone left the door open to Luis García Jr. returning to the middle infield, and Brendan Kuty of The Athletic wondered whether that could mean second base next year. I like the idea of getting his bat in there without tying up first base and DH, but he has to be able to…
News Judge wants the Yankees to go all in, as Bryan Hoch of MLB.com shared on X. I’m glad he said it, but I want to see who they actually bring in before getting excited. Spend the money where it helps and give us a roster that makes sense.
Anthony Volpe may have played his way back into the Yankees’ plans, with second base a possible home next season, writes Greg Joyce of the New York Post. I’m pulling for him, but a strong finish has to turn into something we can count on over a full season.
Randy Miller of NJ.com (via Yahoo Sports) suggests Luis Arraez, Mauricio Dubón, Carson Kelly and Tyrone Taylor as offseason fits for the Yankees. I like the idea of adding contact and players who can cover more than one position, especially if it gives Boone better choices off the bench. But I’d want to know the…
Chris Kirschner at The Athletic (paid subscription required) predicts Trent Grisham won’t return and argues the Yankees should move on after his struggles at the plate and in the field. He also questions whether Spencer Jones is ready to take over center field every day. I’m fine moving on from Grisham, but I don’t want…
News Goldschmidt wants to play next year, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, with the details from Charlie Wright at MLB Trade Rumors. I’d be okay with him coming back to hit against lefties, but where are the at-bats with Rice and García here? Rice needs to play every day, so I wouldn’t…
