What If: Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery, Who Should Yankees Add?

Following a tumultuous season in 2023, the New York Yankees braced themselves to fill their pitching gap during the off-season. Though their initial persuasion proved fruitful with the Dominican ace Juan Soto’s joining the force, their pitching segment couldn’t be adequately enriched with Yamamoto’s signing with the Dodgers. Now, as the Pinstripes hope to get another suitable candidate, two promising names emerge.

Since the very first phase of the off-season, speculations have seen a potential connection between the Bronx and free agents Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. Now, with their availability even at the beginning of the Spring Training, rumors swirl around these players forming a union with the team. But who is going to get the final nod? Let’s unveil the possibilities.

Can Blake Snell be the missing brick of the Pinstripes’ bridge?

Blake Snell, the two-time Cy Young Winner, is undoubtedly one of the most befitting candidates for the Yankees, given his previous records with the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres. While entering the list of the seven players in MLB history to win the Cy Young award in both the American and National League, Snell has effectively curated the ground for his pursuers.

On the other hand, the Pinstripes are searching for a commendable pitcher to pair with their captain, Aaron Judge. At the same time, with a 3.33 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 48.2 innings, the lefty can be easily considered as the Yankees’ subsequent acquisition.

Moreover, MLB is a stage to showcase the teaming strength and, given Snell’s off-field bond with the Yankees’ two aces, Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, a probable upcoming connection can not be overlooked. As both the Yankee hinted about a probability, fans are hoping for a positive response from both ends.

But despite all the possibilities, the 31-year-old’s mammoth asking with a demand for more extended association poses a significant hindrance before the Pinstripes.

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Is Jordan Montgomery up for a reunion?

Similar to Blake Snell, the former Yankees’ Jordan Montgomery is still awaiting an appropriate team to bolster their strength with his pitching skill. Though, like Snell, he doesn’t have an impressive record, his consistency is something that couldn’t be matched by Snell. Before being traded in the Harrison Bader deal, he accumulated a 3.94 ERA with the Bronx; however, he barely can match the current pitching demand of the team.

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Though Monty’s deal appears to be more convenient for the Pinstripes, his preference for other teams and the Yankees’ demand for a star with solid pitching hands make the ground for Snell more favorable. What’s your thought on this? Let us know in the comment section.