There’s no shortage of power in the New York Yankees’ lineup, but the Bronx Bombers’ bats could soon get another boost.
MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported Tuesday, citing sources, that the Yankees and Oakland Athletics are having ongoing trade discussions centered around A’s first baseman Yonder Alonso. The report didn’t indicate whether a trade was close or what a potential package might include, but Morosi did mention the possibility of the Yankees trying to get pitcher Sonny Gray involved in the trade, too.
FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported Monday, citing sources, that the A’s recently had their top scout watching the Yankees’ Single-A club.
Gray probably is the more important piece at this point after the Yankees lost pitcher Michael Pineda for the season, but Alonso would be an interesting addition, especially given Yankee Stadium’s short porch in right field.
Alonso is enjoying a breakout season — by far the best of his career — thanks to a greater emphasis on hitting the ball in the air. Alonso’s fly ball rate is 48.5 percent this season, a huge uptick from his 34.2 percent career rate. He’s also always been a pull hitter, meaning he could do some damage in the Bronx.
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