Brian Cashman and the Yankees are trying to put Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners to shame. Last week, they added to the bullpen with Zach Britton, and to the rotation with J.A. Happ. They accrued international bonus money after trading Chasen Shreve and Caleb Frare. Continuing apace, they sent Adam Warren to the Mariners, then traded Tyler Austin and Luis Rijo for Lance Lynn.
The theory behind Lynn’s acquisition is the most difficult to discern. Almost every other move was easily explained at face value.