The Yankees kicked off 2019 by acquiring a former All-Star to serve as their fill-in shortstop. Late on New Year’s Day word got out that the club agreed to terms with Troy Tulowitzki, who had been released by the Blue Jays a few weeks earlier. The deal was made official on January 4th, and Brian Cashman named him the starting shortstop on the 5th. The whole thing came together pretty quickly.
Earlier today, Tulowitzki addressed members of the New York media for the first time since inking his contract. He discussed his role, his health, and even the rumors about Manny Machado.