Arenado is the best fielder we have seen in the modern era, not to mention he is a RBI machine and is generally near or a tad over .300, so he'll get damn good money.

If he leaves Denver it will be for the Dodgers. I still think he signs an extension during the season.

Pitching's gonna have to come down to a trade as their isn't much on the market (even with Keuchel still out there). Still surprised by him too and I haven't heard him connected to anyone save Houston. I'd still keep an eye out on Michael Fullmer from Detroit if he can bounce back. Forget the Mets as I'm sure the new GM isn't gonna trade deGrom (who they're trying to sign long-term) or Syndergaard across town. Honestly, I'd love to see some of the kids in the minor leagues step up this year after a taste of the bigs last: Loaisiga, Adams, German, etc. I just hope trading Justus Sheffield doesn't come back to bite us! I think we're both on the same page in terms of the Yankees offseason pitching additions: looks good on paper, but let's see them in action and see if they can stay healthy. Plus, we'll get Montgomery back in the summer but then again, you can't rush him.

I liked Sheffield and was surprised they gave him up for Paxton. If it was for Kluber then I could’ve understood more. Likenive been saying, I just want to see better starting pitching and a better approach up there at the plate. All the talent is there. It’s about wanting it and showing it as well now.

Very true, the Yankees have the talent, they just need to put it together. And yes, had the Yankees traded Sheffield for Kluber I wouldn't be complaining as much either. Just not sold on Paxton. He had a good year last year but do it again (and he's also an injury risk). Kluber isn't and he's a Cy Young contender year in and year out.

I want them to pounce on their problems during the season rather than waiting like they have in the past. Had a chance at the trade deadline to really get verlander but passed. Same with Cole. Someone should be out there.

Yeah but I'm of the mindset Verlander or Cole wouldn't have been as good in New York. Pitching's tough because it's a premium position and teams are gonna ask for a ton for young, highly touted pitchers and I don't want the Yankees trading the farm away for that. The Yankees have some good young pitchers, they just need to start producing!

Who do you think will step up out of the young pitchers? We have not had a dominant home grown starting pitcher in a very long time. Severino is the first I’ve seen in a while but he needs to be more consistent. You looking to go to any games this year?

Exactly, the Yankees for whatever reason can never develop good starting pitching. Prior to Severino I think the last good one was probably Pettitte. As for who I think could step up, I'm hoping either Loaisiga or German. German's got strike out stuff, but gives up too many runs. Loaisiga did pretty well for a kid called up from Double A to assist. Chance Adams I've never been high on. I remember back in 2016 or 2017 he won a lot of games at Triple A but hasn't done anything since. Also, don't sleep on King who we got from Miami (he must have come over in the Stanton trade). His numbers are impressive.

I don't live in New York anymore so I only get to see the Yankees live when they come through once a year but I try to go to all of the games in town. This season I thought it was originally only 3 games but now it might be 4. How about yourself?

I haven’t decided yet. I think I’ll try to catch a game or 2 with the family. Just have to see what games are good. German has potential. Loaisiga looked good but we’ll see if he was a flash or not.

The problem with the Yankees are they're trying to win every year, so they can't really afford these kids time to perform in the majors. When they're called up, they're expected to produce. Those are kinda lofty expectations. I hope they can pan out because at some point, we're gonna need younger arms on the team.

The Yankees resign Aaron Hicks to a 7-year $70 million contract. I'm not a fan of it. Too many years.

It shouldn’t be a hard contract to move should they decide that they want someone else. Frazier’s at bats have not impressed me so far in his career. Very little patience. Maybe he’s just anxious to prove something

Could be. Still young enough to give him a shot. All I've ever heard about him is his "legendary bat speed" so I wanna see what the kid can do.

Looks like the Yankees won't be getting Nolan Arenado next offseason. He resigned with Colorado for 8-years at $260 million with a full no-trade clause and he can opt-out after 3 seasons. With the Yankees passing on Manny Machado, it looks like they're betting the farm on Andujar.

It better pay off at this point. They’ve passed on a lot of talent.

I agree. His offense (Andujar's) isn't the problem but rather his defense. But I've heard Jeter's defense wasn't great either when he was first coming up and look how he turned out. I think I've heard Andujar has a good work ethic/wants to improve/puts the time in and that's so critical. That's something that can't be teached and I pray this move works out for the Yankees.

I knew Arenado would sign an extension in Denver. Nice deal, he can opt out when they go on strike or keep his $32.5 million a year. Not bad options!

Harper's going to the Phillies for 13 years/$330 million!

No opt out! Wow!

No opt out and no trade clause. This will pay him until he's 39? Oof. Pitiful the Nats got nothing for him. A franchise player like that and they let him walk away. Poor decision making from the front office. Should have traded him before the trade deadline and got something for him.

It appeared that they weren’t too stressed over him staying it leaving. They’re loaded without him but it will be hard to replace him. Unless he keeps having seasons like last year. Which I don’t anticipate.

Voit seems to be locking the 1st base spot up

How's his defense been?

Not sure honestly. I think it’s been good enough.