In their ongoing search for a new second baseman to replace their longtime fixture at the position, Gleyber Torres, the New York Yankees have been linked to what often feels like every middle infielder who might be available either as a free agent or through a trade.
The Yankees are still trying to figure out who will man third base, especially with Gleyber Torres now headed to the Tigers. The post Despite Dire Need, Why Should New York Yankees Not Hire Alex Bregman?
MLB analyst Bryan Jaeger of Call to The Pen believes the New York Yankees need to go out and sign Alex Bregman.After losing out on impact pitcher Roki Sasaki, Jaeger believes New York needs to make another impact move.
Luis Arraez, while maybe not fully dismissed as an option, is among the worst defensive infielders and ranks low on Cashman’s list. Cashman is also out on Nolan Arenado, who might have done well to boost offensive production for the Yankee batting order and bolster their infield defensive alignment.
While Boras has maniacally pursued as much money as possible, Altuve is willing to go above and beyond to make sure Bregman gets paid in Houston.
Alex Bregman could be headed for an Astros reunion after all. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Thursday that Houston is “keeping the door ajar” to potentially re-sign the star third baseman. The Athletic added that talks have resumed between the two sides.
After missing out on Roki Sasaki, the New York Yankees could shift their focus to Alex Bregman as a potential key addition to strengthen their MLB roster.
The New York Yankees could still be in the market for an infielder, and Alex Bregman is still available. Although the Yankees seemed to be priced out of Bregman's market, the Chicago Cubs may have just opened the door.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.
The former Astros star is predicted to fit best with the organization who has the most World Series titles since 2000.
Speculation grows around the New York Yankees pursuing Alex Bregman amid surprising Chicago Cubs developments. Could a short-term MLB deal be in play?
Early in the offseason, there appeared to be some buzz with the Yankees and All Star third baseman Alex Bregman. However, that’s largely been debunked and YES Network’s Jack Curry said that there’s no traction between those two sides and the Yanks don’t currently view Bregman as a fit.