3 players the Yankees should be ready to trade for to win the World Series

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after grounding out against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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JUPITER, FLORIDA – MARCH 11: Deivi Garcia #83 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during a Grapefruit League spring training at Roger Dean Stadium on March 11, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

2. Deivi Garcia

The idea of the Yankees flipping their top prospect for proven Major League talent is nothing new. It doesn’t mean it’s not the right move for the organization in this particular instance. Garcia’s inability to help the team win immediately means he should be available in trade talks.

Cashman certainly shouldn’t rush to give him away though. His lack of stature might prevent him from ever blossoming into a legitimate ace, but there’s a strong chance he can develop into a middle of the rotation starter. Having a homegrown player of that caliber would give the Yankees more roster flexibility moving forward.

On the other hand, No. 3 starters are not the stars that help New Yorkers celebrate titles along the Canyon of Heroes. Garcia can be a nice piece, but the odds are stacked against him ever starting a World Series game for the Yankees. That indictment means he should be on the trade block.

The right question for Cashman to consider is what would be enough for Garcia in a trade. He’s certainly worth more than Frazier. His value to a team with more modest ambition would be higher than what it is to the Yankees.

That’s why Garcia should only be dealt as the centerpiece of a package that would bring a bona fide star back to the Bronx. Anything less would be selling low on a bright pitching prospect.

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