New York Yankees: What to do with Joey Gallo?
By David Hill
Stay the course
In all likelihood, the New York Yankees are not going to want to sell Joey Gallo when his trade value has completely bottomed out. If they resisted offers during the offseason because of his decreased value, why would they trade him now?
As a Three True Outcome player, Gallo will go through slumps. He is certainly in the midst of a prodigious one right now, although his entire Yankees tenure can be considered a prolonged slump at this point.
But Gallo has the potential to heat up in a hurry. That contact he has made, while inconsistent, can get loud quickly. Balls could be flying out of Yankee Stadium, especially with a short porch in right that should be tailor-made for his swing.
That would really be the best case scenario for the Yankees. A white hot Gallo could make a tremendous difference in their push for a playoff berth, especially as the Blue Jays are starting to heat up as well. At long last, he would be the game changer they had been hoping for.
The New York Yankees need Joey Gallo to heat up. They truly may not have another option but to stay the course.