The deadline came and went and the Yankees didn’t make one significant trade. Why you ask?
Just look at the Minnesota and Boston series’. The Yankee starting pitching was exposed. Every other team saw this and knew the Yankees were in desperate need, so the price escalated to the point the Yankees wouldn’t or couldn’t pay. They were in serious talks with Diamondbacks who wanted Frazier plus three high prospects. Apparently Arizona was asking for the moon for Ray. Apparently EVERY team asked for the moon (see above). The Astros by the way acquired 3 players including Zack Greinke. Right now I think that makes the Astros the favorite to represent the American league in the world series. I only hope I’m wrong. Now some of you will say, by proclaiming the Astros as the favorite, that I’m not a true Yankee fan. My response would be you’re a Blind fan…one who can’t accept reality and is blinded by their loyalty, regardless of their team’s obvious weaknesses. I am a Lifelong Yankee fan, and will root for them game after game regardless how successful or unsuccessful they are., regardless where they rank in the standings. So unless there is a sudden turn around with our starting staff or Sevy and/or Montgomery surprise us all on their reported returns. I have to hope our offense can again pick up the slack, which may be tough considering the caliber of pitching they will see in the playoffs. The Yankees are now fully hitching their World Series expectations to the roster they had Wednesday morning. With the deadline passed, and no more August waivers, there is no outside help coming. Time will prove if this gamble on themselves really will pay off.
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Stan
8/1/2019 03:05:28 pm
I'm glad Yanks didn't overpay for the likes of Wheeler , or another Number 3 starter , bring on the Astros , I'm not shaking.....we are in position to beat everyone's favorite....and oh by the way , the invincible Astros could lose in the first round....
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randy
8/1/2019 03:40:25 pm
The Astros will win. they are only team with a better starting staff then the Mets
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sportyguy
8/1/2019 03:45:17 pm
The Mets starters are good only on paper. Look what they have Really done this season. 3 games UNDER .500
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Mike
8/1/2019 09:45:11 pm
Your not a true blue Yankee fan
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Sportyguy
8/2/2019 06:49:02 pm
You're the idiot. I'm a Yankee fan.
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Stanley Kazmierski
8/2/2019 07:44:15 am
A top notch pitching staff has good starters and good bullpen , Mets bullpen sucks which is why they can't crack 500 ball...
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