With a lockout looming, MLB’s hot stove has suddenly caught fire. We’ve seen an unprecedented streak of high-profile deals and signings, ranging from Max Scherzer to the Mets, to Robbie Ray to the Mariners, to Kevin Gausman to the Blue Jays. The most momentous move yet came down this afternoon, as the Rangers and Corey Seager agreed upon a 10-year, $325-million contract.
Up until now, the bevy of signings didn’t seem to mean that much from a Yankee perspective. Sure, it was concerning to see the club doing so little as the rest of the league whipped itself into a frenzy, but for the most part, the names that came off the board weren’t the Yankees’ rumored top targets.