Ok. Reasons to like the New York Yankees' trade for Ryan McMahon. Reasons ... to like ... the New York Yankees' trade ... for Ryan McMahon ...
He was a 2024 All-Star. He brings above-average defense at third base (despite a league-leading number of errors at the position in both 2022 and '24). He has an .804 OPS from May 1 to present. Rockies teams often see the "Coors Effect" more prominently on the road, with deflated numbers, then at home, with their unique creature comforts.
Still ... even knowing that home-road splits aren't the be all, end all, and that a strong swing (McMahon has powerful exit velocities) can transcend state lines and altitudes, the fact remains .