Over the last few months, we have made slow but steady progress profiling an assortment of free agent targets. Some players are better fits than others on the Yankees roster, but all are deserving of proper analysis. Today, I have the opportunity to examine one of the more unique cases on the market, who is also one of the more mercurial players in the league.
Any discussion about Ken Giles must begin with this memorable episode:
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s delve into the unique circumstances that make Giles an intriguing name on the reliever free agent market.