Few prospects in the Yankees’ system generate as much discussion as Chance Adams. Fans rally around the 23-year-old, citing his successful transformation from relief pitcher to starter. The front office, on the other hand, demonstrates its position through inaction. Adams has yet to crack the 40-man roster.
Pointing out this disconnect, while important in its own right, only scratches the surface. The more interesting questions, however, reside at the next level. For example, what explains this discrepancy? What can he do to bridge that gap? And, on top of it all, how does Adams fit into the Yankees’ future?