Uncertainty abounds in the New York Yankees rotation, and as a result, Brian Cashman will be on the prowl for yet another top arm to insulate the club against the question marks present among the current group. He'll have plenty of options, too. The free-agent market is well-stocked with aces, but that doesn't mean all are great fits.
We've seen the Yankees choose wrong before, whether it be via trade or in free agency. Those scars should hold weight. As Cashman surveys the field, there are three highly-regarded names he'd be wise to cross off his list immediately.