“Pencils down.”
Brian Cashman makes use of the expression usually in reference to the commerce deadline. As a result of after 2018, MLB eradicated waiver trades between Aug. 1-31. That left the non-waiver portion because the final time you may externally enhance your staff.
So at 6 p.m. on July 31, it’s “pencils down.” The check is completed. In the event you lose your beginning shortstop on Aug. 1, good luck. Cashman lately promised “to go to town” earlier than the deadline. The Yankees’ head of baseball operations believes he has the bones of a repeat AL champion. But additionally “areas on this team that need fixing” — third base, rotation and bullpen.
The market is fluid. Wins and losses over the following 10-ish days will affect who buys, sells and the way a lot. Let’s look at the three areas for finest Yankees outcomes and Plan Bs:
