The New York Yankees decided to add depth to their roster today by signing Franchy Cordero.
Yes, we are talking about the former Boston Red Sox (2021 and 2022).
What you have to understand is that the Orioles had just released the hitter after an excellent training camp. Whoever was a free agent therefore answered the call of the Yankees.
He will earn a million dollars if he plays at the top and $180,000 if he evolves in Scranton, in the AAA. Will he be the Bombardiers’ Matt Carpenter of 2023?
We do not yet know if he will be able to make it in the Majors, he who has an option allowing the Yankees to sell him in the minors. That said, barring a last-minute change, he’ll start the season in the Bronx.
He will be a bench piece and the Yankees will be hoping the left-handed hitter can take advantage of the small right-field fence at Yankee Stadium.
In the worst case, it’s a small bet that doesn’t hurt the club. In the best? The Yankees steal a good hitter from the Orioles and Red Sox.
It’s a worthwhile bet. I don’t think he’s going to break everything, but a team that aspires to the World Series needs a lot of depth in its lineup and on its bench.
- Jay Jackson remains in the organization of the Blue Jays: he goes to Buffalo.
- Tim Anderson enjoys life.
- The winter that changed everything.
