The Yankees’ attempt to land Pittsburgh right-hander Gerrit Cole might be more complicated now that the Astros have reportedly also talked to the Pirates about trading for the 27-year-old, but if Cole does come to The Bronx, the catcher who has been behind the plate the most during his career believes it would be an ideal match.
“It would absolutely be a good fit,” said Chris Stewart, Cole’s teammate for the last four years in Pittsburgh following Stewart’s two seasons with the Yankees. “He wants the ball and relishes the attention, so the New York spotlight won’t get to him.