Garcia deal does NOT take the Yankees out of the mix for Gray. In fact, source says they remain the favorites.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 30, 2017Despite my mathematical ineptitude re: Severino, fact remains that Montgomery faces a potential innings issue. So Gray still makes sense.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 30, 2017
A six-man rotation is also an intriguing possibility given how much better Tanaka has pitched with extra rest. Plus CC's age/health.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 30, 2017
Best time table for a Sonny Gray trade appears to be close to deadline at this point If someone blinks it probably will be with hour to go
— Jim Bowden (@Jim_BowdenSXM) July 30, 2017
#Athletics ask for Sonny Gray steep & they are not afraid to “HOLD” if they don’t get what they want…can always pivot & trade in off-season
— Jim Bowden (@Jim_BowdenSXM) July 30, 2017
Source: "The addition of Garcia makes me think the Gray talks have stalled a bit.