This move is puzzling We got hosed on that deal WTH - New York Yankees fans in disbelief after team trades Jordan Montgomery to St Louis Cardinals for Harrison Bader Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

This move is puzzling We got hosed on that deal WTH - New York Yankees fans in disbelief after team trades Jordan Montgomery to St Louis Cardinals for Harrison Bader

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox The acquired star outfielder Harrison Bader from the in exchange for starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. This came as a huge shock to Yankees fans, who expected their team to acquire new pitchers and not trade the ones they have away. Jordan Montgomery has started more games in the American League than any other pitcher. While he has been solid in those 21 starts, clearly the team was looking for ways to improve. Harrison Bader is a star defensive player and was awarded the Golden Glove for the centerfield position in 2021. His addition will allow the Yankees to be more flexible in the outfield. Jack Curry of the YES Network was the first to report this trade. Yankees have sent Jordan Montgomery to the Cards for Harrison BaderYankees have sent Jordan Montgomery to the Cards for Harrison Bader With the New York Yankees currently holding the best record in the , it is not surprising that they were buyers at the deadline. What surprises fans across the MLB fanbase is that they have not managed to improve their pitching staff more dramatically. This move is puzzling! This move is puzzling! Bader is a consistently solid player, both offensively and defensively, but starting pitchers are very hard to come by. Willingly forfeiting pitchers who have an ERA of 3.69 for the season is a bold move. We got hosed on that deal. WTH? We got hosed on that deal. WTH? This move may later be looked at as a season-altering move, but for now it is simply met with confusion. The Yankees are one of the top contenders for the championship this season. Because of this, fans were hoping to see the New York Yankees improve their biggest weakness: their pitching. Since they instead traded away a good pitcher, fans are baffled. ??????????? Why ????? Anyone think this is a good move ??????????? Why ????? Anyone think this is a good move This one is a head scratcher!! This one is a head scratcher!! This is a disgrace has to be more we don’t know This is a disgrace has to be more we don’t know If another moves not coming then "huh"? If another moves not coming then "huh"? That's bad trade, they could've gotten much more for him. Why even trade him? That's bad trade, they could've gotten much more for him. Why even trade him? Liked the trades yesterday but can’t say I’m a fan of this one. Montgomery has been a solid starter. Liked the trades yesterday but can’t say I’m a fan of this one. Montgomery has been a solid starter. The New York Yankees are laser-focused on winning another championship this season, but there is concern that this move won't help them get there.

The New York Yankees traded quality pitching to increase their offensive firepower

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs Coming into the trade deadline, everybody expected the Yankees to be buyers. While they have definitely acquired their fair share of talented players, they are not in the positions most expected. The group of outfielders that were already stacked with and Giancarlo Stanton now adds Harrison Bader. It appears the plan for the Yankees is to rely on their bats and offensive dominance rather than top-tier pitching. If this is indeed their goal, they have put together a great lineup to accomplish it. This trade is a risky strategy for the Yankees, and only time will tell if it pays off. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found