I saw this note from Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger:
“The Yankees have inquired about trading with the Diamondbacks for outfielder Justin Upton, according a person with knowledge of the situation, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the talks.
“But it appears the Yankees are simply doing their due diligence, according to the person with knowledge, as the Diamondbacks’ asking price for the 23-year-old may be too high.”
I really hope this is some inside source’s idea of a bad joke. Both of the Upton brothers are intriguing in that they are above average fielders, with speed and power. But neither has shown any ability to make consistent contact at the ML level. Besides, outfield is one area the Yankees don’t need. And I can’t see the Yanks trading serious prospects for a fourth outfielder. Now, if the D’backs are willing to take a package of a couple B type prospects, then I could certainly see it being worthwhile.
I guess we’ll see.
M. B. Rozell
Kevin Rozell
There is nothing more aggravating than a 5 tool player who never reaches his potential. Do the Yanks really even need to be making inquiries?
The last part of the team that needs tuning. Next…
I don’t think we have to worry. Everything I’ve read and heard over the past 24 hours seems to point to the BoSux, Mariners or Blue Jays.