New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman continues to strike out regarding big acquisitions. Last year’s debacle was a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Twins, sending Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela for Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, two infielders who have failed miserably to live up to expectations.
In fact, if the Yankees could, Donaldson likely wouldn’t even be on the roster, but earning $25 million for the 2023 season cements his starting job. Donaldson was awful in 2022, recording a sub-100 wRC+ for the first time since 2012, landing at 97. He hit .