This season was the most successful for the New York Yankees in more than ten years. Regretfully, the Bronx Bombers lacked the talent necessary to defeat the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers.
In order to compete with the Dodgers and the rest of the league once more, New York has the offseason to make enough roster improvements. Getting Juan Soto back in pinstripes and back in Aaron Boone’s lineup is the Yankees’ primary objective. However, there are many alluring players available in unrestricted free agency following that.
You might as well start snatching Dodgers players in free agency if you can’t defeat them. Walker Buehler, a free agent pitcher for the Yankees and Dodgers, has shown “mutual interest” in signing a free agency contract, according to a recent report by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
Both parties may benefit greatly from Buehler joining the Yankees. Buehler is expected to sign a one-year contract worth $3.9 million, according to Spotrac, although he might be able to get a deal worth a little more. The Yankees might try to sign him and trade a pitcher like Nester Cortes or Marcus Stroman for him at this low cost, adding a better pitcher and gaining prospects at the same time.
Additionally, Buehler would somewhat, but not significantly, hurt the Dodgers. It is appropriate to chip away at any minor portion of the Dodgers’ armor. The Yankees would be foolish not to investigate the market, money, and fit.
Just In, Pinstripe Alley today, 11/23/24
Yesterday was the non-tender deadline, marking the conclusion of another important offseason milestone. In fact, the Yankees made some significant moves when they signed Trent Grisham to a $5 million contract for 2025 and let go of Jon Berti. Along with some noteworthy veterans being slammed with a non-tender, the Royals and Reds also made some major moves throughout the league, trading Brady Singer and Jonathan India.
Today will be a light day on the site. Jeff will provide us with the findings of our most recent SB Nation survey in the morning, which focuses on Luis Gil and his eligibility to win AL Rookie of the Year. Ian Hamilton’s season, which had promise but was eventually cut short by injury, will be reviewed by Matt later.
