Mar 1, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Going into the offseason, general manager Brian Cashman and the Yankees front office made it a priority to improve their starting pitching. They decided to let Masahiro Tanaka walk and use that money to bring in two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and former Pirates righty Jameson Taillon.
While the Kluber signing has excited Yankees fans this spring, the acquisition that should really get everyone hyped is the trade for Taillon.