Trades the Yankees Could Make (but won't)

Hello boys and girls, I am back to provide you some serious blogging. After a brief hiatus, I have returned with new topics. For the first entry, I shall explore the trades that the Yankees could make to improve their team. Admittedly, they will never do any of these trades but it is still fun to think about. Here we go...

(NYY)Ian Kennedy, Phillip Hughes, and the contract of Kei Igawa to (Col) for Huston Street and Garrett Atkins

Why This is a Good Deal for NY- They are able to rid themselves of two currently underachieving pitchers and salary room with the loss of Igawa's contract. They receive a top flight reliever, who is currently undervalued because of his recent performances, and an everyday All-Star calibar 3B. With rumors swirling around NY about Derek Jeter moving to CF, this might be a premptive strike while moving A-Rod to SS. And it is becoming increasingly apparent that Hughes and Kennedy can't handle NY. Colorado might be a perfect fit.

Why This is Good for Colorado- They have a history of developing young starters into All-Stars. They might be tempted to try to develop these two players and really add depth to their rotation which has been riddled by injuries. Furthermore, Atkins is owned by Colorado for only one year, and they might want to get something for him before he leaves for greener pastures.


(NYY) Melky Cabrera, Austin Jackson, and a 3rd Round Draft Pick to (Pit) for Nate McLouth


What It's Good for NY- They get a Gold Glove calibar outfielder that can take away their long term needs for CF (provided they can sign him long term). He is still developing as a hitter (only career .261 avg), and that might keep his stock low enough to make this trade. And though Austin Jackson is hyped, he might not pan out in NY.

Why It's Good for Pitt- They get a very good defensive fielder in Cabrera and a potential 5-Tool All-Star in Jackson. Trade rumors have been swirling around McLouth being traded and there is very little chance he wants to stay in Pittsburgh long term or that the Pirates could even afford him. They need to get something for him while they can.


(NYY) Nick Swisher, Brett Gardner, and Eric Duncan to (Texas) for Jarred Saltalamacchia

Why It's Good for NY- They have no need for Swisher or Swisher and Gardner is still considered a top flight prospect with All-Star stealing ability. It gives them a young catcher, to which Texas hs too many. Texas is look to move Saltalamacchia and they good get decent value for him in this trade.

Why It's Good for Texas- They have no need for Saltalamacchia. They have a surplus of young catching talent. Swisher gives them depth, Gardner gives them speed, and Duncan is still young and could develop. They have been actively looking for something and the Yankees could swoop in and try to take him.


Outlandish Trades That Would Be Awesome

(NYY) Robinson Cano, Andrew Brackman, and Chien Ming-Wang to (Fl) for Hanley Ramirez

(NYY) Alex Rodriguez to (Mil) for Ryan Braun and Mike Cameron

(NYY) C.C. Sabathia and Jorge Posada to (SF) for Tim Lincecum