Yankees Urged To Cut Ties With Generational Top Prospect In Trade
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The New York Yankees are expected to be one of the more active teams in baseball ahead of the trade deadline. New York specifically needs to add a third baseman and a starting pitcher or two this year.
There are some affordable trade candidates on the market right now, but the Yankees could chase a superstar if the right opportunity presents itself.
FanSided's Zachary Rotman recently suggested the Yankees could cut ties with top infield prospect George Lombard Jr. if they can land an "awesome return" ahead of the trade deadline.
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Aaron Judge #99 and George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees smile during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 26,...
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Aaron Judge #99 and George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees smile during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. More
New"This is the one Yankees fans will hate. George Lombard Jr. is the team's highest-ranked prospect by virtually any outlet you can look at, and he had a strong showing in spring training," Rotman wrote. "There's a legitimate chance that if he remains in the organization past the deadline, he'll be their Opening Day third baseman next season.
"While the Yankees would obviously love to keep him, it would be foolish to keep him off the block completely. First of all, while Lombard excelled in High-A to start the year, he has a .644 OPS in 55 games at the Double-A level since his early-May promotion. Who knows whether he can hit at that level, let alone the MLB level? Second, as is the case with Jones and Schlittler, what if he can net the Yankees an awesome return?"
There aren't many prospects in baseball who are truly untouchable. Out of all New York's prospects, Lombard is the closest thing to untouchable that the Yankees have.
The future of New York's infield is pretty questionable at the moment. Lombard looks to be a potential star shortstop moving forward, as long as everything goes right.
It would be foolish for the Yankees to trade Lombard this season. The future is bright for the young shortstop, and the Yankees don't have much depth in the farm system behind him.
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