Maybe It's Good That Stroman's Sticking Around...

Imagine this: The Yankees, in a wild bid to shake things up, trade Marcus Stroman for a banged-up Nolan Arenado. Then, right on cue, Luis Gil—projected to be a linchpin in the rotation—goes down with an injury. And then, we don’t have Stroman to fall back on.  In short, maybe we’re in a better place today knowing Stroman is still a Yankee.

So, what happened to Luis Gil? Well, he was cruising through a bullpen session when he felt a bit of tightness in his right shoulder. Now, he’s off for an MRI, and Yankees fans everywhere are holding their breath.

This is a tough break, not just for the team but for Gil himself. After have a great last season, he was penciled in as a potential top-three starter in the rotation. His electric stuff and fearless mound presence was going to be great. The Yankees were counting on him, and frankly, he deserved another great year. Now, all we can do is hope for the best and wish him a speedy recovery.

Now, with Gil possibly sidelined, the Yankees’ pitching depth is starting to look a little thin. Clarke Schmidt, another rotation hopeful, has also been slowed by back discomfort. It’s like the rotation plans were drawn up on a whiteboard, and someone keeps hitting the eraser.

Enter Marcus Stroman.

Stroman came into spring training as something of an odd man out. The Yankees’ rotation seemed set, and his role was unclear. But in baseball, as in life, things can change in a hurry. Now, with the Yankees facing a potential gap in their rotation, Stroman could find himself thrust into a starter role, I mean, ask him… he IS s starter after all.  He’s been vocal about it, and now he might just get his wish. 

But could the Mets come calling? They are also dealing with their own injury headaches. Could they make a call to the Yankees and inquire about Stroman? Sure, it feels like a long shot, but stranger things have happened. I mean, if Joey Gallo can be an All-Star again, anything is possible.

However, with the Yankees’ own rotation looking like a game of Jenga right now, it’s hard to imagine them letting Stroman go. They need him now more than ever.

For now, all eyes are on Gil’s MRI results. Here’s hoping the kids gets good news. He’s too important to this team and too talented to catch another bad break.

Stay tuned—there’s never a dull moment in the Bronx.