NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: Pitcher Justin Wilson #41 of the New York Yankees in action against the Chicago White Sox during a MLB baseball game at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
As soon as the Adam Ottavino trade became official, Brian Cashman very publicly registered his interest in bringing two additional relievers to the Yankees.
Fans worried when the dust settled on Ottavino’s departure that the sum total of his salary would be used to appease Brett Gardner, and for no other reason.