The Houston Astros have acquired catcher Brian McCann from the New York Yankees, bursting any hopes that that he would be acquired by the New York Mets. Aww shucks…
The Yankees have made trading McCann a top priority as phenom Gary Sanchez took over the catching position and hit the ground running in the second half.
McCann, 32, batted .242/.335/.413 with 20 home runs in 492 plate appearances last season, but has hit at least 20 home runs for nine straight seasons. He has two years and $34 million left on his deal, which also has a $15 million team option.
The ‘Stros send a pair of pitching prospects, RHP Albert Abreu and RHP Jorge Guzman, to the Bombers in return for McCann and some cash considerations.
Not a bad move for our crosstown rivals who unload a bunch of unwanted salary and get themselves a top Astros prospect and a kid who throws 100+ mph with potential.
Meanwhile the Mets have done nothing as the Hot Stove Season just passes them by. Stop sitting on your hands, Sandy… 🙂
