It’s incredible when you consider how much relief talent has been accumulated over the last two seasons in the A.L. East. While Mariano Rivera left MLB for a nice retirement, even the Yankees look to have a more dominant pen than ever before.
Before many of this year’s additions occurred, Jake McGee was reportedly on his way out of town, as reported by many including Jon Morosi:
Sources: #Rays trade conversations on reliever Jake McGee have intensified over last 24 to 48 hours. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 11, 2015
The prevailing thought was that with so many live and high-quality arms coming up through the system, the Rays could afford to deal McGee and replace him with a younger and cheaper option.