Yankees’ Shift on Spencer Jones Comes Too Late
The New York Yankees, despite their ups and downs, are sitting at 70-49 and tied for first in the American League. With stars like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto leading the way, the Yankees are a formidable team and a legitimate contender for the World Series. However, the team’s lack of decisive action at the trade deadline raises concerns. In a season where they are so close to greatness, one might expect the Yankees to make bold moves to strengthen their roster, especially with Soto’s contract expiring at the end of the year.
While adding Jazz Chisholm Jr. has brought much-needed energy to the team, it hasn’t solved all their issues. The infield remains inconsistent offensively, and an additional top-tier starter would have been a valuable asset. Despite being linked to several big names like Garrett Crochet, Blake Snell, and Vlad Guerrero, the Yankees chose a conservative approach.
One key reason for their hesitation? Spencer Jones, the Yankees’ No. 2 prospect. Jones has been a deal-breaker in past trade discussions, and even though the Yankees are now more open to trading him, this change in attitude might have come too late. Reports suggest that Jones was off-limits in earlier talks, even when top-tier players like Corbin Burnes and Dylan Cease were involved. By the trade deadline, the Yankees were more willing to consider trading him, but only for a major star like Tarik Skubal.
Spencer Jones
This more flexible approach is the right one for the Yankees, especially as Jones has had a challenging season in the minors. While the Yankees shouldn’t trade him for anything less than a star player, doing so in a year where they have a real shot at the World Series could have been worth it. The missed opportunity to secure a top player earlier in the season could haunt them, especially as teams like the Orioles, who landed Burnes, become serious October threats.
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