As we barrel towards real, actual baseball, there are probably better things on our minds than the recent acquisition for utility man Brandon Drury. Sure, he’ll likely be the starting third baseman come Opening Day, but there are definitely some important story lines, paramount among them being Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes for the first time.
But I’m drawn to this trade not because of the profound change to the playoff odds, but because once again we get an insight into the front office’s thought process and machinations. Based on a recent article in the Daily News, there are a few observations to glean.