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As of Sunday morning, I know they got Andrew Miller from the Yankees for 4 minor leaguers. I'm not sure about Lucroy, but I know they are trying hard to get him.
Cleveland has made the trade for C Jonothon Lucroy. However, they are waiting on Lucroy's approval before the deal is finalized. LOL :lol:
The Yankees, weren?t entirely forfeiting their season, as they dealt for reliever Tyler Clippard soon after the Miller trade?s completion, according to FanRag?s Jon Heyman. Still, it was an unlikely posture for the Yankees, first trading Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs and now Miller ? with two more seasons at a reasonable $9 million per on the books ? to a Cleveland team that desperately needed back-end bullpen help.
Miller provides that and more. Whatever role he fills ? closer or high-leverage fireman to be deployed by manager Terry Francona at any time ? he?s likely to shine. In 45 1/3 innings this season, Miller has 77 strikeouts, seven walks and a 1.39 ERA. Pairing him with closer Cody Allen and setup men Bryan Shaw and Dan Otero gives Cleveland a bullpen every bit worthy of its rotation, which is the best in the AL.
The price was significant. Frazier, 21, best known for his flowing red hair and similarly fiery bat speed, immediately becomes the Yankees? best prospect. Sheffield should find himself near the top of the list, too, while Heller throws 100 mph out of the bullpen and should soon find himself setting up new Yankees closer Dellin Betances.
New York?s prospect depth is now among the best in the game, with Frazier likely to join the outfield sometime next season, Gary Sanchez primed to take over at catcher and a panoply of others on the come: Shortstop Gleyber Torres, the main return in the Chapman deal, along with second baseman Jorge Mateo, third baseman Miguel Andujar, outfielder Aaron Judge and this year?s first-round pick, Blake Rutherford, who is OPSing 1.055 in his first 24 games.
Miller provides that and more. Whatever role he fills ? closer or high-leverage fireman to be deployed by manager Terry Francona at any time ? he?s likely to shine. In 45 1/3 innings this season, Miller has 77 strikeouts, seven walks and a 1.39 ERA. Pairing him with closer Cody Allen and setup men Bryan Shaw and Dan Otero gives Cleveland a bullpen every bit worthy of its rotation, which is the best in the AL.
The price was significant. Frazier, 21, best known for his flowing red hair and similarly fiery bat speed, immediately becomes the Yankees? best prospect. Sheffield should find himself near the top of the list, too, while Heller throws 100 mph out of the bullpen and should soon find himself setting up new Yankees closer Dellin Betances.
New York?s prospect depth is now among the best in the game, with Frazier likely to join the outfield sometime next season, Gary Sanchez primed to take over at catcher and a panoply of others on the come: Shortstop Gleyber Torres, the main return in the Chapman deal, along with second baseman Jorge Mateo, third baseman Miguel Andujar, outfielder Aaron Judge and this year?s first-round pick, Blake Rutherford, who is OPSing 1.055 in his first 24 games.
