Losing out on a generational talent like Juan Soto is a blow for any team. However, the New York Yankees didn’t have time to overthink—they needed to make the moves quickly in the market before all the key players were gone. So, the team scooped in Max Fried, the No. 1 free agent on their list, and then, they made the trade for Devin Williams and Cody Bellinger too. But there was one overlook—the team’s budget!
The Yankees still had major gaps in the lineup and a budget to overlook—they didn’t get to sign Christian Walker or Pete Alonso, but lack of funds led them elsewhere. So, for first base, with Anthony Rizzo leaving a gap, the Yankees got in former MVP Paul Goldschmidt. He agreed to a one-year deal for $12.5 million, as Jim Bowden reported on Saturday. But the Yankees cannot be done with the off-season just yet; they have a hole at second base as Gleyber Torres is a free agent.
Have the Yankees run out of money?
With many additions headed to the Bronx, many are headed out too. One name that’s almost guaranteed to move out of the Bronx is Gleyber Torres, who is likely to warrant a contract of $10 million for three years. Plus, there have been reports that the Los Angeles Angels are eyeing him for their bullpen. So, what will the Yankees do if he leaves? Jon Heyman contacted Aaron Boone, manager of the Yankees, and apparently, he has a plan.