The Yankees-White Sox trade is not without risk

Jul 23 2017 by Pinstripe Alley

 

The Yankees improved their team, but the players they received come with inherent downside.

The Yankees made a significant trade this week. They received Todd Frazier, David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle from the White Sox. The main prize they sent to Chicago was Blake Rutherford, along with lesser prospects Ian Clarkin and Tito Polo. The trade unquestionably makes them better this year, and probably in the future as well.

Frazier is an upgrade. He has a 102 wRC+, a real improvement on

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