Other posts: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 1/22/26 1. The Yankees claim OF Michael Siani, designate RHP Kaleb Ort for assignment The 26-year-old Siani was the Reds’ 4th round pick in the 2018 draft. He has played in 160 games over the last five seasons with the Reds and Cardinals. The Cardinals gave him an extended [&helli
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
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 […]
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 tr
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 Jo
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 Cabre
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 [&hell
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 des
Yankees Notes and Opinions for 1/8
Past articles: 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 Cubs acquire Edward Cabrera So much for the Yankees’ 6th (Ben Hess) and 16th (Dillon Lewis) ranked prospects being headliners in a potential t