Stroman grew up in Long Island, New York and even though he loves the city of Toronto and the Blue Jay’s organization he knows there’s a good chance he’ll be traded in the coming weeks. He also knows that the Yankees need to add a starting pitcher before the deadline and that he could be an ideal fit in the Bronx.
When asked if he wanted to pitch for the Yankees Stroman had no comment but he let it be known that he’s built to pitch under the bright lights of New York City. Per Dan Martin of the New York Post:
“Anybody can say whatever, but I’m built for the bright lights.