NYY Trade Deadline Thread

[jon abbey]

This guy is my favorite Yankee follow on Twitter, this is what I've been saying repeatedly for a month or two:

Yankeesource ‏@YankeeSource 48m48 minutes ago
If the Yankees can move Brian McCann it would probably be the best trade for the future of the Yankees. Sanchez needs a lot of AB in 2017.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Would McCann be a fit across town with the Mets?

 

[jon abbey]

Honestly I don't think NY should be asking much for him, they need to get him out of the way ASAP. Sadly I don't make the decisions for them.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Honestly I don't think NY should be asking much for him, they need to get him out of the way ASAP. Sadly I don't make the decisions for them.

• 14-18:$17M annually. 19:$15M club option (no buyout)
• 2019 becomes player option if McCann: 1) has at least 1,000 plate appearances combined in 2017-18, 2) starts at least 90 games at catcher in 2018, and 3) does not end 2018 season on disabled list
• full no-trade protection

Would he accept a trade without making that 2019 option guaranteed? How much will the Yankees pay down?

 

[jon abbey]

Doesn't sound promising, NY needs to be more realistic, but that's probably easier said than done.

Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 4m4 minutes agoManhattan, NY
As @JonHeyman reported #Yankees have had McCann out on market, and #Braves have some interest in reunion, but there are complications

1. McCann has full no-trade but does still live in Atl in offseason. 2. #Braves want #Yankees to eat some of 2-$34M left after '16

#Yankees current mode is done eating $$. 3. #Braves looking to get him for minimum package, NYY wants real prospects back

 

[E5 Yaz]

They want "real prospects" for a catcher whose skills are declining and is owed a truckload for two more seasons? And they won't eat money?

Have they considered the idea idea that they're interest in dumping him drives down his value?

 

[jon abbey]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 11s12 seconds ago
Sources: #Nationals getting Melancon.

 

[jon abbey]

So I think if I were Cashman at this point, I'd try to see if Texas was interested in a Miller/McCann/Beltran package, or just McCann/Beltran. NY is probably thinking they can move guys in the offseason, but Sanchez is out of options after this year, and it would be nice to get him 40 or so games in the bigs this year before that.

 

[BigMike]

I can understand the Yankees not willing to eat a boatload of McCann's contract to make a deal happen, and I get that they'd like a prospect back, but if I were running things, I would take a guy like the guy Pitt got back from Was in the deal. Taylor Hearn, a young big LH lottery ticket with an upper 90s arm, and not much else a this point.

I can also understand if the Yanks were unwilling to take that bleeping POS Olivera from Atlanta, who they are apparently now close to trading for Kemp.

I do think McCann for nothing in a waiver wire deal would be a big win for the Yanks.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Wade Davis is on a plane for KC for an MRI on his elbow. He ain't goin' nowhere.

 

[BigMike]

Wade Davis is on a plane for KC for an MRI on his elbow. He ain't goin' nowhere.

Yeah, this is the second time this month. Given the scare the first part of the month I wasn't surprised KC was willing to talk, but I really couldn't believe anyone was going to overpay for him

 

[jon abbey]

I do think McCann for nothing in a waiver wire deal would be a big win for the Yanks.

Especially because Sanchez is out of options after this year, I didn't realize that until today.

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Wade Davis is on a plane for KC for an MRI on his elbow. He ain't goin' nowhere.

Or maybe he is going somewhere and the acquiring team wanted updated medicals on him before they pull the trigger?

 

[jon abbey]

No, he's pretty clearly hurt, scouts on him recently have been shocked at his loss of control (somehow still effective).

 

[jon abbey]

Lucroy to CLE, there has to be a good match between TEX and NY, Hal willing. Miller, Beltran, McCann, all could help them and they are of course loaded with young talent.

 

[FanSinceBoggs]

they're not making the playoffs this year.

Probably not. But if they improve their offense, they might have a run in them. I didn't know Judge was returning. They could go with Judge in RF, move Beltran to DH, release A-Rod. I would still look for a middle of the order bat for LF, for example: Carlos Gonzalez.

Beltran and Gonzalez would give the Yankees a formidable middle of the lineup. They are fine at the back end of the bullpen (obviously). The Yankees starting staff can stand up to the other shaky starting staffs in the AL East race.

It does seem like the Yankees are trending in the direction of selling, and that is probably the wiser decision. With that said, it does seem like a somewhat "wimpy" decision as well (for lack of better term).

 

[jon abbey]

Probably not. But if they improve their offense, they might have a run in them. I didn't know Judge was returning. They could go with Judge in RF, move Beltran to DH, release A-Rod. I would still look for a middle of the order bat for LF, for example: Carlos Gonzalez.

Beltran and Gonzalez would give the Yankees a formidable middle of the lineup. They are fine at the back end of the bullpen (obviously). The Yankees starting staff can stand up to the other shaky starting staffs in the AL East race.

It does seem like the Yankees are trending in the direction of selling, and that is probably the wiser decision. With that said, it does seem like a somewhat "wimpy" decision as well (for lack of better term).

They are 14-22 against the AL East with 2/3 of their remaining games in division, Fangraphs have their chances down to 1.0% for the division and 4.2% for the wild card, combined a 2.9% chance to make the division round.

I do think they need to clear some 40 man roster space and Cashman often does a bit of that at the deadline, plus they do have some talented excess they could maybe bundle for a veteran, but any player acquisition needs to be looking at 2017 and beyond, this year should be a minor consideration at most.

 

[jon abbey]

It's pretty clear they need to get Sanchez onto the roster ASAP, so that means trading McCann or Romine or releasing A-Rod. That and trading Nova to MIA or elsewhere for a bag of balls should be the two moves they make at a minimum.

 

[jon abbey]

Wow, Andrew Miller to the Indians, that is surprising.

 

[jon abbey]

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 2m2 minutes ago
Yankees expected to get Indians prospects Frazier and Sheffield and others in the trade for Andrew Miller.

 

[jon abbey]

Clint Frazier is Cleveland's top prospect, a AA OF who is #21 on BA's current list. Justus Sheffield is a 20 year old LHP in high A, #69 on BA's current list.

 

[DaveGallagher]

Cashman playing this deadline masterfully. Let's see if he can pick up anything useful for McCann.

 

[jon abbey]

This is what I like to see!

Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 4m4 minutes agoManhattan, NY
With pen strength broken up have to assume #Yankees now open for business on everything Beltran, McCann, Gardner, Eovaldi, Pineda, Nova

 

[Plantiers Wart]

AndBeltran.

 

[Plantiers Wart]

This could really reload the Yanks for years to come. Payroll flexibility and lots of minor league talent.

 

[jon abbey]

Amazing that it took this, thanks to the current team for reverting to mediocrity the last three games:

Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 1m1 minute agoManhattan, NY
For what it's worth, 3 straight losses took #Yankees from about 10 pct chance to make playoffs on Fangraphs to 4.7. Brass decided to sell

 

[jon abbey]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 6s7 seconds ago
Source confirms: #Yankees get four players from #Indians, including Sheffield and Frazier. First with those names: @Buster_ESPN.

 

[jon abbey]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 2m2 minutes agoManhattan, NY
sheffield, frazier, and 2 minor-league pitchers go to yanks. no $ involved.

 

[j44thor]

Seems like a nice get for CLE if they are giving up a package similar to what CHI gave up for Chapman since they will have him for two more years after this year.

 

[jon abbey]

Seems like a nice get for CLE if they are giving up a package similar to what CHI gave up for Chapman since they will have him for two more years after this year.

Agreed, this package might be a bit better but once Washington got Melancon, Cashman was running out of options and evidently NY really really likes Frazier.

 

[jon abbey]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 1m1 minute agoManhattan, NY
Heller and Fryerson go to yanks in miller deal, too

 

[jon abbey]

Heller is a hard-throwing reliever who has great numbers in AA and AAA this season, he can touch triple figures evidently:

Ben Heller | Rank: 30 (Preseason: NR)
Team: Columbus Clippers (AAA)ETA: 2017Position: RHPAge: 24 DOB: 08/05/1991Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 6' 3" Weight: 205 lb.
Drafted: 2013, 22nd (651) - CLE
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
Selected by the Indians in the 22nd round of the 2013 Draft out of Olivet Nazarene University, Heller struggled to throw strikes early in his career before making strides and reaching Double-A for the first time in 2015. The hard-throwing right-hander continued to climb the ladder in early 2016, earning a promotion to Triple-A in late May after a dominant showing back in the Eastern League.

With his strong frame and a lightning-quick arm, Heller generates easy velocity. He operates in the high 90s and can bump triple digits with his heater, throwing the pitch with late arm-side run that makes him difficult to barrel. His slider pairs nicely with his fastball, registering in the low 80s with good tilt and two-plane action, and together they've helped him to pile up strikeouts at every Minor League stop so far.

Though his slider requires some additional refinement, Heller's two-pitch combo, as well as the strides he's made commanding them, could have him working out of the Indians' bullpen sooner rather than later.

 

[jon abbey]

The other guy is actually named J.P. Feyereisen, also putting up very good numbers in relief in AA. These two look like they might be ready to join the Yankees now, or at least be strong candidates out of spring training next year.

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=656420#/career/R/pitching/2016/ALL

 

[Snodgrass'Muff]

That deal is preposterously good for the Yankees. This market is so nuts I almost want to see the Red Sox say screw it and sell.

Do the Yankees have the top farm system in the game now? They're at least in the conversation. With the young major league talent they already have that team is going to be very good soon.

 

[jon abbey]

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 54s54 seconds ago
Ben Heller could make this a blockbuster for Yanks. I've talked with multiple evaluators this year who think he's a closer within two years.

 

[jon abbey]

Already very prematurely dreaming of a Frazier/Rutherford/Judge OF, Bird/Torres/Didi/Andujar in the infield, Sanchez at C, TBA at DH.

 

[jon abbey]

Gallo would look very nice in that DH spot, bundle Beltran and McCann and Pineda or Eovaldi and make it happen, Cash.

 

[jon abbey]

NY has a big logjam in the AAA OF now, they need to promote and/or move and/or release a couple of guys:

Shane Hennigan ‏@RailRidersTT 4m4 minutes agoDunmore, PA
Ben Gamel, Jake Cave, Mason Williams, Cesar Puello. Now add Clint Frazier. And oh yeah, Aaron Judge is due back any day now.

 

[RedOctober3829]

The Yankees now have enough prospect capital to go after Chris Sale either now or in the offseason. Good job by Cashman.

 

[jon abbey]

They do, but they shouldn't. They need to just keep building like this, and then spend in the 2018 offseason to fill in holes/add stars.

 

[RedOctober3829]

They do, but they shouldn't. They need to just keep building like this, and then spend in the 2018 offseason to fill in holes/add stars.

Oh they'll spend like drunken sailors in the '18 offseason with all the previous bad contracts off the books anyways. Now do they cut ties with A-Rod and Teixeira right now? Let Refsynder play 1st the rest of the year and Bird steps in next year. A-Rod has no use to the team.

 

[jon abbey]

Oh they'll spend like drunken sailors in the '18 offseason with all the previous bad contracts off the books anyways. Now do they cut ties with A-Rod and Teixeira right now? Let Refsynder play 1st the rest of the year and Bird steps in next year. A-Rod has no use to the team.

A-Rod yes (fingers crossed, but that is what all the writers think on Twitter), Tex only if they are going to give Tyler Austin a shot, which they should. Refsnyder isn't starter material, Austin could be.

 

[FanSinceBoggs]

The Yankees are definitely waving the white flag on the 2017 season. A very good trade for the Yankees. I hate to see the Indians give up so much cost controlled talent, I'm thinking about the Lucroy trade as well. The Indians are an organization that relies on producing homegrown talent, but I guess they are going for it, this year and next.

 

[RedOctober3829]

A-Rod yes (fingers crossed, but that is what all the writers think on Twitter), Tex only if they are going to give Tyler Austin a shot, which they should. Refsnyder isn't starter material, Austin could be.

It doesn't matter if Refsynder is starter material or not. He's just warming the seat for Greg Bird for next year.

 

[Wingack]

Love this. I am just loving what Cashman is doing.

Keep working the phones!!! Let's see if we can get a backend top 100 prospect for Beltran.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Um, what???

Jack Curry ‏@JackCurryYES 4s5 seconds ago
With Miller gone, hearing the Yankees are close to adding another veteran reliever to cushion that loss.

 

[jon abbey]

This seems kind of strange, especially since Sherman wrote earlier that Severino and Green would stay in the bullpen, but maybe NY will need at least one of them to replace a starter they're about to move.

Jack Curry ‏@JackCurryYES 56s56 seconds ago
With Miller gone, hearing the Yankees are close to adding another veteran reliever to cushion that loss.

 

[jon abbey]

Curry usually has the best sources as he is a YES employee, but he has been out of the loop on both these big deals, so we'll see. I think if NY does get a veteran reliever, it's connected to the 40 man crunch this offseason because they don't want to start the clock on some of their current guys before they have to.

 

[jon abbey]

Jack Curry ‏@JackCurryYES 3m3 minutes ago
Now that Miller is gone, the Yankees are expected to make multiple moves before Monday deadline. Beltran is in play.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 5s5 seconds agoManhattan, NY
yanks getting tyler clippard