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Yankees Notes for 1/22
Other posts: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 1. The Yankees claim utility player Marco Luciano The Yankees’ haul during the international signing period wasn’t overly impressive, so they decided to claim a former top international prospect. In 2018, as one of the best prospects on the international market, Luciano was given a $2.6 million bonus […]
My Take: Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger
November 3, 2025: Cody Bellinger opts out of his contract, turning down $20 million (he received $5 million for opting out). November 4, 2025 – January 20, 2026: Rumors persist that Bellinger is the Yankees’ #1 target. No rumors suggest that anyone else is seriously interested. To be exact, Jon Heyman had to bring out an old […]
My Take: Cody Bellinger Saga Drags On
I am conflicted. On one hand, the Yankees probably need Cody Bellinger. On the other hand, I can understand drawing a line in the sand. The Yankees, using media leaks (fair is fair – Scott Boras does it too), are telling the world that there won’t be a bidding war for Bellinger. They are willing to […]
NCAA Basketball Top 25 for 1/19
FYI: All ratings, including SOS, Offensive Efficiency, and Defensive Efficiency, are courtesy of the KenPom. Top 25: 1. Arizona (18-0) (1) – Their Big 12 schedule is mostly backloaded, as they have yet to encounter Texas Tech, BYU, Houston, Iowa State, or Kansas. Does this diminish their dominance? Hell no, given their non-conference conquests and recent […]
Yankees Notes and Opinions for 1/15
Other articles: Ryan Weathers trade Cody Bellinger thoughts 1. International Signing Day There was a rumor earlier this month that the Yankees decided to void all their “handshake” deals with international free agents. The biggest name they lost was Wandy Asigen, who signed for $3.9M with the Mets. It seems there might have been some truth […]
Yankees MILB Report 1/14: New Prospects Enter Top 30
Ryan Weathers Trade Analysis Not long ago, people online were panicking over Allen Facundo being left off the Yankees’ 40-man roster. Last night, the Yankees traded three prospects on their Pipeline Top 30. Who wasn’t added after the trade? Allen Facundo. First, let’s talk about the Marlins: Dillon Lewis is ranked 14th. Brendan Jones is ranked 15th. Neither Dylan Jasso nor […]
My Take: Yankees Acquire Ryan Weathers
The specifics (MLB Pipeline rankings in parentheses) The Yankees acquire LHP Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for OF Dillon Lewis (16), OF Brendan Jones (15), UTIL Juan Matheus (Unranked), and UTIL Dylan Jasso (23) From the Yankees’ perspective: They’ve explored acquiring a starting pitcher, with Freddy Peralta, MacKenzie Gore, and Edward Cabrera (who has since been traded) among the […]
NCAA Basketball Top 25 for 1/12
FYI: All ratings, including SOS, Offensive Efficiency, and Defensive Efficiency, are courtesy of the KenPom. Top 25: 1. Arizona (16-0) (2) – The Wildcats are the only team in college basketball that boasts a top-five offense and defense. 2. Iowa State (16-0) (3) – The Cyclones remain the most overshadowed team in college basketball. First, they went […]
Yankees: Thoughts on Cody Bellinger and Next Steps
Is the Cody Bellinger story over? In a report by Buster Olney, he claims that the Yankees and Bellinger have reached an impasse, and the Yankees’ front office expects him to sign elsewhere. There’s been plenty of Bellinger chatter this winter, so I wouldn’t assume the negotiations are over. However, if Bellinger can do better than the […]
Yankees Notes and Opinions for 1/9
Past articles: 1/8/26 1/4/26 12/28/25 12/22/25 12/18/25 12/15/25 Rule 5 Analysis 12/11/25 12/9/25 12/5/25 12/2/25 11/28/25 11/25/25 11/18/25 11/15/25 11/7/25 10/30/25 Japanese Free Agents Rule 5 Primer 1. The Yankees claim RHP Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Astros Instead of signing Tatsuya Imai, the Yankees decided to claim the pitcher who was designated for assignment […]