New York Yankees fans have felt their hearts flutter anytime Corey Seager’s name has emerged in trade buzz this offseason. An upgrade to Anthony Volpe would be a wonderful gift in 2026, and Seager mock trades have been a-churning.
In the end, though, it always felt way too good to be true that the Yanks were actually on the verge of snagging a two-time World Series MVP shortstop still very much in his prime. Despite Seager’s $31 AAV over the next six years not being ridiculous, there have always been whispers that New York’s front office considers it too rich.