Josh and I have a running dialogue about the Yankees’ top prospects. We frequently exchange thoughts regarding their projections, performance, and our ever-changing expectations for them. Every once in a while, we ponder hypothetical trade scenarios, testing each other’s belief in the latest crop of potentially homegrown superstar talent versus the players on other teams we most covet.
One such proposal a few months back revolved around Corbin Burnes and the Yankees’ consensus number one prospect. The question: would you trade Anthony Volpe in a one-for-one swap for Burnes? I say yes, Josh says no. He firmly believes (and has fully convinced me) that Volpe will end next season as the number one prospect in baseball, and you don’t trade someone like that for anyone not named Juan Soto.