Spring Training has been a rollercoaster for the New York Yankees, who have had a mixed bag of results. Furthermore, the team has also suffered injuries to key players, limiting their firepower for Opening Day. During the off-season, they signed a couple of players and brought back stars on new contracts. But even after so many changes, the current roster looks almost identical to that of 2022.?
The Yankees are facing a shortage of options, particularly in the outfield with Harrison Bader injured. But most recently, they picked up a former Boston Red Sox outfielder to shore up their options. The deal has fans divided and arguing over it.?
New York Yankees signed former Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero
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The New York Yankees have been ravaged by injuries during Spring Training this year. Their outfield in particular was suffering as they lost Harrison Bader to injury for a few months. But the Yankees recently made a move to alleviate those issues. They have signed former Boston Red Sox outfielder and first baseman Franchy Cordero. Talkin? Yanks shared the news on Twitter and confirmed that the deal is for $1 million.?
Yankees have signed Franchy Cordero to a one-year Major League contract worth $1 million, per @JeffPassan pic.twitter.com/iQwl077Oot
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 29, 2023
In a Tweet, Talkin? Yanks said, ?Yankees have signed Franchy Cordero to a one-year Major League contract worth $1 million, per @JeffPassan?. Cordero has been prolific in Spring Training, lighting it up with the bat slashing .413/.426/.674. But he struggled during the 2022 season with the Red Sox.?
The reactions to the news have been mixed, with many questioning the deal.
Some fans were upset by the deal.
Would’ve been better off setting that money on fire
— Alex (@katso1234) March 29, 2023
— Thomas Curtis (@ThomasCurtisGHS) March 29, 2023
https://twitter.com/IWearCondoms/status/1641138487788199936?s=20
We were in the market for a career .220 hitter and boy did we get it! https://t.co/Ti1V7Rol8V
— One Lug TV (@OneLugTV) March 29, 2023
Other fans tried to justify the move.
Not what I was expecting. Maybe the Yankees can find something that they can tap into with him? He is a lefty bat. At least that helps them balance the lineup a bit. https://t.co/0A1EyO8CqT
— Incognito Yankees Fan (IYF) (@IncognitoNYY) March 29, 2023
Assuming this was a safety net move until Bader gets back healthy https://t.co/RXN5jPRKaT
— Ronny Doitche Jr. (@imcale98) March 29, 2023
Had a great spring with the Orioles in 18 games with a slash line of 413/426/674. Thinking he could put up similar production to what we saw from Matt Carpenter last year. Looking forward to seeing what he can do. https://t.co/nw6D2gwCLD
— Adam Hazera (@AdamHazera) March 29, 2023
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This might probably be the right move for the Yankees as they added a much-needed depth to their outfield. Furthermore, Cordero?s Spring Training numbers may point toward a resurgence this season. It will be interesting to see how the deal turns out.
It is a low-risk move for the Yankees
Signing Franchy Cordero is a low-risk move for the New York Yankees. They are spending only 1 million to bring him in and will probably use him in a utility role. Furthermore, he has dominated in Spring Training. Although that may not be the most reliable judgment factor, it shows that he can hit well against MLB pitching.?
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Cordero has the tools to be an impact player but has lacked consistency so far in his career. What do you think of the New York Yankees signing Franchy Cordero? Kindly share your thoughts in the comments below.
