The Yankees and White Sox execute a seven-player deal. The Yankees shore up their bullpen and keep the Red Sox from acquiring a third baseman, while the White Sox build for the future:
The Yankees completed a multiplayer trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, acquiring Robertson, their former closer; third baseman Todd Frazier, a New Jersey native and two-time National League All-Star; and the right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle, a former Yankees minor-leaguer.
The price was steep, as the Yankees gave up reliever Tyler Clippard and three prospects: left-handed pitcher Ian Clarkin and outfielders Blake Rutherford and Tito Polo.
At this point, the Yankees can limit their starters to five innings and come out okay. Sending Clippard away is addition by subtraction. Given their splits against left-handers and right-handers, it looks like Frazier and Headley should form a platoon at third base, Frazier getting the call against left-handers. Frazier and Headley have complementary skills, Headley getting on base well, Frazier hitting for power well. The combination gives the Yankees options, including moving one of them to first base.
As for the prospects, Clarkin is a low strike out pitcher, and his walks are good but not great. Rutherford is just seasonal age 20, and hit well in the low minors. Polo has been at A ball and lower a long time. He’s playing this season as a 22 year old, and only has 59 AA plate appearances. He did hit well in those, however.
I don’t think the Yankees gave up anyone who is going to be a star. They took care of a glaring weakness, and played a little chess by taking a piece off Boston’s board. Not a bad move for either team.
from baseballmusings.com http://ift.tt/2tFT2mH
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