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The Nolan Arenado to the New York Yankees saga continues into the month of Could.
Arenado has been linked to the Bronx Bombers for the reason that early phases of the offseason. As of now, a deal has not been near going by way of.
Whereas the Yankees have not instantly acknowledged they do not have curiosity within the 10-time Gold Glover, MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Tuesday the crew hasn’t proven any curiosity to date.
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“Proper now you’ve got acquired (Oswaldo) Cabrera, you’ve got acquired (Oswald) Peraza enjoying some third,” stated Heyman on “Bleacher Report Reside.” “They’ve performed OK there. To me, Arenado can be a match there. As I’ve stated all alongside, the Yankees have proven no real interest in Arenado thus far.”
By his first 125 at-bats, Arenado is hitting .256 with three residence runs and 14 RBI. Defensively, he has posted three outs above common and three defensive runs saved to date this season.
Arenado might not have a season like he did in 2022, however he is on tempo to carry out higher than he did final season or in 2023. Nonetheless, the Yankees nonetheless aren’t biting.
“I feel that is not likely about Arenado, I feel that is concerning the cash,” stated Heyman.
Heyman later added on social media that he believes the Yankees solely wish to spend cash on pitching to assist deal with the problems with the rotation.
If that’s the route the Yankees go and solely pursue including pitching so far as exterior strikes, it is a choice that will be a robust gamble given the manufacturing thus far from Cabrera and Peraza.
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