New York Yankees Neil Walker signing signals the end for Torreyes, not Torres

Well, Maybe

Now, some naysayers might have significant differences in perspective. The first instance, some would note that Torres is only 21, while Walker is 32. That gives the Yankees control of Torres for the next seven years; Walker is signed for one.

Similarly, they might note that Torres pedigree, such as being recently rated the number one prospect in baseball and becoming the youngest winner of the Arizona Fall League, etc., makes his potential well beyond that of Neil Walker.

And those of likely future pros Kaprielian and Fowler.

Some might even remember that former Manager Joe Girardi compared Torres to a young Miguel Cabrera. And Joe would know as he coached a then-23-year old Miguel Cabrera with the Marlins back in 2006.

Also, Mr. Davidoff sees Brandon Drury as such an upgrade over Miguel Andujar that the latter is now destined to spend the entire season at Triple-A.

"Gleyber Torres, who has endured a rough Grapefruit League, will play every day at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre — alongside Miguel Andujar, who saw his path to the majors get blocked last month when the Yankees traded for veteran third baseman Brandon Drury."

But Drury is only 25 with two years of MLB experience, and he is still more promise than production. This is not exactly like the Yankees added Graig Nettles.

As much as I respect Mr. Davidoff, I tend to think his reaction here is a bit out of proportion.