Friday: The Yankees announced the Tulowitzki signing earlier today, so it’s a done deal. No word on his number. Tulowitzki wore No. 2 with the Rockies and Blue Jays because he idolizes Derek Jeter. No. 2 is retired and No. 22 is taken (Jacoby Ellsbury). The Yankees could give him No. 12 and bump Tyler Wade to No. 14, which is the number he wanted last year before the Neil Walker signing. Well, whatever. Tulowitzki’s number is a #thingtowatch.
“I can’t say what it would take us out of, but we’re going into this with a commitment level to try Troy Tulowitzki at shortstop,” said Brian Cashman during a conference call, adding it’s been made clear Didi Gregorius will be the starting shortstop when he returns.