I guess they are trying to give the Royals bullpen a run for their money.
already got 2 decent arms in Andrew Miller and Betances
The Yankees identified a blueprint worth following last October when they watched the Royals win an American League pennant on the strength of a lockdown bullpen. It is a model they hoped to emulate, and largely that plan has succeeded so far. As Friday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches, the Yankees are said to be weighing the appeal of adding Padres closer Craig Kimbrel to a late-inning mix that already features a pair of premium arms in Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances.
ESPN reported that both the Yankees and the Astros spoke overnight with San Diego about the 27-year-old Kimbrel, who has reached the 30-save plateau in each of the last five seasons.
According to the report, the Yankees would be willing to pick up the approximately $27 million remaining on Kimbrel's contract, but are not budging on dealing their top prospects. It has also been reported that the Yankees have spoken with the Reds about left-hander Aroldis Chapman and with the Marlins about right-hander Carter Capps.
already got 2 decent arms in Andrew Miller and Betances
The Yankees identified a blueprint worth following last October when they watched the Royals win an American League pennant on the strength of a lockdown bullpen. It is a model they hoped to emulate, and largely that plan has succeeded so far. As Friday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches, the Yankees are said to be weighing the appeal of adding Padres closer Craig Kimbrel to a late-inning mix that already features a pair of premium arms in Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances.
ESPN reported that both the Yankees and the Astros spoke overnight with San Diego about the 27-year-old Kimbrel, who has reached the 30-save plateau in each of the last five seasons.
According to the report, the Yankees would be willing to pick up the approximately $27 million remaining on Kimbrel's contract, but are not budging on dealing their top prospects. It has also been reported that the Yankees have spoken with the Reds about left-hander Aroldis Chapman and with the Marlins about right-hander Carter Capps.