If the New York Yankees are going to make a blockbuster deal during the offseason, it will likely come because their upper-level pitching depth in the farm system is among the best in baseball.
The Yankees have multiple arms they could be moved, including Carlos Lagrange, who Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter recently predicted would be one of the top prospects to watch as a trade candidate during the MLB Winter Meetings.
“The continued development of a third pitch, further improvement of his command and overall refinement of his mechanics will determine his ceiling, but he has frontline upside.
“Why He Could Be Traded: The Yankees have not been shy about selling high on their top pitching prospects in recent years, and with shortstop George Lombard Jr. almost certainly untouchable, it makes sense that teams would target one of Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez or Bryce Cunningham as the centerpiece in a major trade,” he wrote.
The Winter Meetings are set to take place in just a few weeks. The event will take place from Dec. 7 to Dec. 11.
Considering all the rumors surrounding the Yankees, it wouldn’t be surprising if they move one or two prospects to land the players they want. Lagrange might not be the top prospect in the system, but he’s highly regarded thanks to a fastball that can reach triple digits.
More news:
