Jack Curry has insisted all offseason long that the New York Yankees are likelier to add a starting pitcher via trade than in free agency. If that remains the case, then the Yankees have precious few options to sift through without bankrupting their prospect portfolio.
Dealing for arms with ace potential like MacKenzie Gore and Sandy Alcantara already felt bold, given the Yankees' precarious farm system and inherent monetary advantage. If you're going to struggle to put together competitive trade packages, then why not lean on the one area where you outclass the rest of the league: your financials (don't answer that)?