With a less than stellar free agent market and several gaping holes in the rotation, it appears likely that the Yankees will fill at least one of these holes through trade. While It is always fun to dream about acquiring pitchers at the top of the spectrum- Felix Hernandez would fit well with CC Sabathia, wouldn’t he- trades like that do not happen often if at all, so we must look at more realistic options.
One such option is Houston Astros Ace Wandy Rodriguez. The 32 year old has been in the majors since 2005. He can be classified as somewhat of a late bloomer as he was signed as an international free agent nearly six years earlier. The Yankees have been tied to the lefty several times over the past few seasons, but an agreement has never been made. The Astros, as a team enthralled at the bottom of the standings, have looked to unload Wandy and his contract, but their prospect demands were too high for the Yankees’ liking.
Throughout his first three seasons in th...
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