MILWAUKEE - 1995: David Cone of the New York Yankees pitches during an MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1995 season. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The Yankees added one of the final pieces of their dynasty puzzle in 1995 when they traded for David Cone.
Buoyed by their abruptly-ended pennant chase in 1994, the Yankees knew they should contend in ’95, when given the chance.
By that point in MLB history, David Cone was becoming a bit of a title-garnering mercenary.
The Mets dealt Cone to the Blue Jays midway through the 1992 season at the deadline, in exchange for Jeff Kent (!