Yankees fans should consider themselves lucky that they didn’t lose pitchers Harrison Cohen, Henry Lalane, Allen Facundo and others. It’s actually surprising to see that they gained more players (three) than they lost (two), and it’s just as surprising to see them make a move in the MLB Phase of the Rule 5 Draft. The …
The Yankees’ farm system has seen a decline in depth over the last couple of years due to trades and free agency, particularly in pitching. Given this relatively poor depth, the team might “go shopping” in the Rule 5 Draft — a rare move for them. For instance, last year they only selected one player, …
Read more “Yankees’ Strategy and Our Picks in the Rule 5 Draft”
A few weeks ago, I briefly discussed a few of the Rule 5 eligible players that have the potential to be drafted in about a month. Looking at the current 40-man roster, the Yankees have 35 spots filled, leaving the potential for 5 players to be protected, assuming no trades happen during the Winter Meetings. …
Read more “A deeper dive into the Yankees’ Rule 5 Eligible players for 2025”
With the World Series over, free agency has officially begun and the Yankees, along with the other 29 teams, can begin “shopping” to fill gaps for the 2026 season. They will likely lose players, or decline to pay what they and their respective agents are requesting, such as 1B Paul Goldschmidt and possibly UTIL Cody …
Read more “Yankees Postseason Options: Minor League Call-ups, Trade Options, and Rule 5”
The MLB trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are typically scurrying around to various Minor League affiliates of the organizations they want to make deals with. In regard to the upcoming trade deadline, teams may seek to flip prospects they’ll have to protect by adding to the 40-man roster instead of …
Read more “The Trade Deadline and the Rule 5 Draft: A Match Made In (Playoff) Heaven?”
The MLB trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are typically scurrying around to various Minor League affiliates of the organizations they want to make deals with. In regard to the upcoming trade deadline, teams may seek to flip prospects they’ll have to protect by adding to the 40-man roster instead of …
Read more “The Trade Deadline and the Rule 5 Draft: A Match Made In (Playoff) Heaven?”