The emergence of Gary Sanchez, who’s either the next Johnny Bench or Kevin Maas, has made Brian McCann expendable. Reportedly the Braves and Yankees have already talked trade, with the Yanks asking for Folty and Inciarte in exchange. I wouldn’t trade either one for McCann. Hell, I wouldn’t trade Tyrell Jenkins for the former Braves catcher.
Here’s why:
- McCann will be 33 on Opening Day.
- His OPS with the Yankees (.727) is nearly 100 points lower than it was while a Brave.
- He’s due $34 million over the next two years and could reach $49 million through three.