And with barely an hour to spare and to the surprise of few, Sonny Gray has found his future in New York City.
Gray has been de-Athleticized as expected, arguably the most attractive get of Deadline Day and a piece who can help consolidate the Yankees’ rotation not only for the rest of this season but for 2018 and 2019. Between him and Jaime Garcia, whom they lifted days ago, the Yankees now have reloaded a jittery pitching staff that could conceivably remain in place until decade's end.
And the A’s haul? Need you ask?