Rockies trade Ryan McMahon to Yankees
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The Yankees manager gave his take on Ryan McMahon's offensive talent after New York acquired the third baseman in a trade with the Rockies.
Obviously, the strikeouts really hold McMahon back. He was leading the NL with 127 this season, which is remarkable for a guy playing in the league’s preeminent strikeout-suppressing ballpark. The Yankees probably have some ideas on how to help him there,
The Rockies reacted with emotion to the news that third baseman Ryan McMahon was traded to the New York Yankees prior to their series opener against the Orioles on Friday. The nine-year veteran was dealt for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.
The New York Yankees optioned RHP Scott Effross and INF Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Friday's trade with the Colorado Rockies for third baseman Ryan McMahon.
The Yankees made their first trade deadline move on Friday, acquiring a third baseman for two minor-league pitchers.
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