New York Yankees rumors are buzzing that they are in the running to land Arizona Diamondbacks outfield A.J. Pollock — a team needing some outfield depth.
The New York Yankees organization is never satisfied, always looking to add more depth to an already star-studded roster. Say what you want about the Evil Empire, but you have to give them credit for not being afraid to open up their pocketbooks to build a winner in the Big Apple. Some teams could even take notes from the New York Yankees — cough-cough, Miami Marlins.
According to recent Yankees rumors, A.J. Pollock may be donning the infamous pinstripes in 2019. Bryce Harper is undoubtedly their first choice, and they will almost certainly make a push for the (current) Washington Nationals megastar. But, A.J. Pollock is a cheaper and more viable option, one that could pay dividends for the future of the Yankees future.
A.J. Pollock is a 20/20 type of player (maybe even 30/30 now), and stellar center fielder — with 2018 being now different, where he’s slashing .299/.357/.667 with ten home runs, eight stolen bases, 25 RBI, and 21 runs plated.
Count 'em. 3️⃣ home runs for A.J. Pollock. 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/7rTAr7zZgM
— MLB (@MLB) May 1, 2018
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It’s unlikely the Yankees will sell part of the farm in acquiring A.J. Pollock in 2018, but he’s certainly on their radar once the 2018-2019 offseason “season” kicks off.
John Heyman of FanRag Sports gives the Yankees 9/1 odds in landing A.J. Pollock (never tell me the odds).
I believe those are being conservative, even, with the Yankees likely landing the rising star player if they decide to pursue him. The Arizona Diamondbacks can’t compete with that sort of East Coast money and flavor.
Here are the top five candidates to land A.J. Pollock, according to our odds here at Call to the Pen, using our fancy Star Trek-like technology
- New York Yankees — 3:1 Odds
- Arizona Diamondbacks — 5:1 Odds
- Atlanta Braves — 10:1 Odds
- Chicago Cubs — 15:1 Odds
- Texas Rangers — 30:1 Odds
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Unfortunately for the Arizona Diamondbacks, they cannot keep up with the likes of the New York Yankees in throwing big money to secure their own free agents.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have the second best shot at landing A.J. Pollock in the upcoming 2018-2019 MLB free agency season, but the money talks, where the Yankees will give him an offer he can’t refuse.