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5 realistic trades the Yankees can make for a starting pitcher

By Rucker Haringey

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 1: Brian Cashman general manager of the New York Yankees looks on prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 1: Brian Cashman general manager of the New York Yankees looks on prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 27: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) on the mound during a MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins on May 27, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington, DC.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 27: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) on the mound during a MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins on May 27, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington, DC.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Max Scherzer

The Nationals haven’t given any indications they’re interested in dealing their ace, but it’s in their best interest to start to add young talent to their roster. Getting rid of the nearly $60 million due to Scherzer in the next two seasons might also hold some appeal for Washington’s front office.

Scherzer is the only pitcher on this list who is a definite No. 1 starter. He’s already given the Nationals 2.8 WAR with his 3.06 ERA this season. Cashman and the Yankees front office will be prepared to make a sizable offer for Scherzer if he does become available.

This is the only deal that would require both Estrada and Frazier to get things done. Estrada would give the Nationals a second baseman to replace Brian Dozier immediately. Frazier might find it a little more challenging to break into their starting lineup, but he can displace Adam Eaton in the long-term.

Grading all five members of the Yankees rotation. dark. Next

The question is whether or not that’s quite enough for the Nationals to let Scherzer go. It will probably take one more prospect to convince Washington to sign off on the deal. Cashman isn’t going to give up one of the organization’s top guys, but a young arm with a high ceiling like Clarke Schmidt is an appropriate prospect to finish this mega deal off.

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