Yanks Thinking About Trading Young Talent?
The MLB hot stove is off and running! With a number of MLB teams now jockeying to improve their teams while others opt to rebuild this winter, anticipation of blockbuster moves are abound.
Here’s a run down of the latest moves and news here.
New York Yankees Willing To Trade Rising Star Miguel Andujar
Rumors have surfaced that if the right deal came along, such as a blockbuster deal that would include acquiring New York Mets’ Ace right-hander Noah Syndergaard, that the Yankees would be interested in dealing Miguel Andujar.
Miguel Andujar had a strong rookie campaign with the Bronx Bombers in 2018, batting .297 with 27 home runs, 47 doubles and 97 RBIs in 149 games.
The 23-year-old third baseman being traded wouldn’t be a complete eye opener , as it’s also been reported that rival execs believed the Yankees front office is not high on him, according to the New York Post.
Keep in mind, that story was posted back in July, and as we all saw, Andujar played a significant role for the New York Yankees throughout the entire season with his bat.
Although he’s somewhat of a defensive liability at third base and doesn’t take many walks, it likely will take a great offer to move him.
Ivan Nova Traded To Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox made a low leverage move in acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ivan Nova from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
The White Sox parted with right-handed pitching prospect Yordi Rosario in the deal.
Nova finished last season with a 4.19 ERA in 26 starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018.
Andrew McCutchen Signs With Philadelphia Phillies
The former NL MVP is headed back to the state of Pennsylvania, but this time he’ll be wearing red pinstripes.
Andrew McCutchen agreed to a three-year/$45 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old five-time All-Star outfielder batted .255 with 20 home runs and 65 RBIs in 155 games last season with the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees.
Troy Tulowitzki Released By Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays parted ways with the oft’ injured Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday, making Tulowitzki a free agent.
He’ll be owed the $38 million that was still left on the remaining two years of his contract, including a $4 million buyout in 2021.
Tulowitzki spent three plus seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, initially acquired from the Colorado Rockies back in 2015.
While in Toronto, the five-time All-Star never played to the level that earned him his reputation as one of the best shortstops in the MLB. He experienced down years in terms of batting average, along with bone spur injuries in both of his heels that caused him to miss all of 2018.
It’s unclear if Tulowitzki will be cleared before the regular-season next year.
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