Pitiful way to end the series and their season. I think not having German on the roster really hurt us I doubt the Yankees pick up Encarnacion's $20 million option next year (they'll buy him out for $5 million). Now that they're out, LET'S GO NATS!
Very pitiful. I do think some changes need to be made and Cashman needs to get the right players in place for next year. Better starting pitching and less strikeouts. Those should be our goals.
I don't fault Cashman. The players didn't produce. I think they had the tools to win, they just didn't execute. Rumor is Cole's gonna go to Anaheim (or maybe San Diego) but the rumors are it'll definitely be out West. Strasburg I see staying in DC, even if he does opt out of the remainder of his contract. So the Yanks are going to have to pull off a trade if they're gonna get extra arms. Although, with German and Jordan Montgomery coming back, I'm not sure how urgent it is to get reinforcements. Also, I think not having Betances in the bullpen hurt us as well. He's a free agent and with him missing the entire year, save for one appearance, I wonder if the Yankees let him walk? Not to mention Chapman can opt out of his deal as well.
I think it’s evident that we need a big arm in the rotation. Whether it’s Cole, Strasburg or whoever they can get in a trade. One to two more high contact hitters could benefit us as well. Betances coming back is huge as you said. Montgomery would give us huge depth in the rotation if he can return to form. Our top pitching prospect Garcia might get some looks too.
Garcia I would not rush. Start him at Double-A with a promotion to Triple-A later in the year. The problem is there aren't many impact arms the Yankees can add to their rotation without completing gutting their farm system. Seems the Yankees always get squeezed for top prospects but Houston can trade for Cole, Verlander and Greinke for nobody's.
I did come across this yesterday however:
Stanton to Cardinals?I'd be open to it. Nothing against Stanton. I like him, but he strikes out too much and hasn't produced in New York when we've needed him. He wanted to get to the playoffs so badly and now he's been twice, and with the exception of 1 home run in the ALCS, he's been a nonfactor both postseasons. Plus, it'd free up some of our future payroll. I'm unsure what the Yankees could get back prospect wise, but from purely a financial standpoint, this wouldn't be the worst move the Yankees make I think. Bats are more readily available than pitching.
