The 2016 MLB Spring Training is about to start in a few days when players report to their respective teams. The New York Yankees have acquired new and retained valuable players this offseason, but their overall health is still a major concern.
It's still more than a month before New York Yankees players report to Joe Girardi and the rest of the coaching staff for Spring Training in Tampa Bay, but it seems like two positions in the roster are set. Girardi confirmed on Monday that newly acquired closer Aroldis Chapman will be the team's closer while Alex Rodriguez is strictly playing as designated hitter.
The New York Yankees have one of the best formidable late-inning corps in the MLB after acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds last week to go along with Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller. However, the Yankees are still shopping Miller, who they have tried to trade the entire offseason.
According to several reports, the New York Yankees continue to get active this offseason and they are looking for a possible deal for Andrew Miller. The 30-year-old left-handed reliever was already part of some trade rumors as early as the second week of November and the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in acquiring him.
The New York Yankees are in need of starting pitching and have floated outfielder Brett Gardner and closer Andrew Miller in the trade market. A new name is being shopped around by the Yankees and its starting pitcher Ivan Nova.
The New York Yankees are working on their roster weaknesses this offseason and have conducted trade talks involving Andrew Miller. According to a report, the Yankees are willing to deal their lights out closer.
The New York Yankees made it back in the postseason in 2015 after a three-year absence. They lost the Wild Card game to the Houston Astros. With the Winter Meetings fast approaching, the Yankees are willing to make some trade including closer Andrew Miller.
The New York Yankees could add a key player into their bullpen as reports revealed that Andrew Miller is about to make his free agency decision anytime this week.
The Boston Red Sox are aiming to solidify their bullpen this offseason, and reports indicated that the club is interested in acquiring Andrew Miller and Jon Lester.
