29 Nov 2018 15:45:04
Yankees
Robinson Cano
Edwin Diaz


Mariners
Jacoby Ellsbury
Sonny Gray (flip for more prospects)
Estevan Florial (#45)
Jonathon Loaisiga (#66)



I think this package is similar to what will happen if/when the M's move Cano. When you look back at the Braves/Padres deal in 2015 for Kimbrel and Upton, it was a very similar concept. The Braves packaged the best closer in the game who had four years left (just like Diaz) and a terrible contract (Cano) for two players out-of-favor with major league contracts (Quentin/Maybin) and two top-100 prospects (Wisler/Paroubeck). The Yankees need a 2B/SS while Didi is out. Cano can play 2B then slide over to 1B once Didi comes back while Torres shifts over to SS. Diaz gives them the best bullpen in baseball and a heck of a team overall.

1.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 16:51:23
At this point, I'll be shocked if:
1) The deal to the Mets isn't completed
2) Ellsbury gets traded. I see a less than zero percent chance any team actually wants the guy (and slightly above zero chance he accepts a trade) . If somebody wanted him in a bad contract swap, he wouldn't be a Yankee anymore.

2.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 17:25:42
Yea i posted this before i saw the reports of the Mets trade. Apparently it's Bruce Kelenic and Dunn for Cano Diaz and salary. The concept was correct then in my Yankees offer. Just happened to be with the other NY team.

3.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 17:42:49
There hasn't been much actual confirmation that the Mariners are willing to take back guys on large contracts in return. If they were, they likely wouldn't be including Edwin Diaz into the deal.

4.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 18:05:34
If they're not taking back a contract, it will just be more money they include in the deal. However, new reports are saying McNeil could also be involved. IMO the more the Mets give up, the more the M's are covering in salary relief for Cano.

5.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 18:08:02
I think this would have already happened if the Yankees wanted it to happen. I don't think the Yankees want Cano back, he has no place to play on there long term. Sure he could play second while Gregorius is out, but then what?

6.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 18:19:16
I guess you'd have to see what you're getting from everyone, but it's not unrealistic to suggest they move Stanton back to the OF and let Cano DH.

7.) 29 Nov 2018
29 Nov 2018 18:24:10
If the Mariners were interested in taking on cash in the deal, I don't think they'd be moving Edwin Diaz with Cano.

I think Dipoto is conning a rookie GM like it's a timeshare in Florida with this move.

8.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 00:05:07
I agree he is taking advantage of a guy who has been an agent most of his career and never been in a front office. Dipoto is not a good GM, wasn't good with the Angels and infidelity not with Seattle, but he can sure con someone like the Mets GM.

9.) 02 Dec 2018
02 Dec 2018 19:45:00
Every Yankee fan right now: "We can create cap by shipping Ellsbury, oh yeah just trade ells bury"

Reality: "theres no way in hell ellsbury gets traded"