Sonny Gray was a perfect fit for the New York Yankees.
A plus-arm in what is a questionable rotation and team control until 2020 clearly fit what the organization has in mind: compete now with the future in mind. Without a doubt, general manager Brian Cashman would have pulled the trigger for the right price.
The Oakland Athletics, however, reached a level with their asking price that the Yankees aren’t willing to match.
They have shown interest in the best prospects in the Yankees’ system. That includes No. 5 prospect Estevan Florial, No.