McCann clears waivers

[PurpleBrave]

New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann has cleared waivers, sources say, making him eligible for a trade this month, if there’s decent interest to make a deal.

There’s no word of any trade talks being hot, but as Today’s Knuckleball reported before the deadline, his old Atlanta Braves team was among those that showed interest in acquiring him. The two teams had talks, but there’s no sense they have anything close at the moment.

The Braves liked the idea of bringing back McCann to be a leader in the clubhouse of their very young team. The Yankees don’t seem to just want to give him away without getting back some young players.

The Texas Rangers were the other team known to have shown interest, but they acquired star Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy on deadline day.

McCann has $34 million over 2017-18 to go on his five-year, $85-million Yankees deal, so it’s not surprising he went unclaimed on waivers. McCann is hitting .233 with 15 homers and 44 RBI. He was a seven-time All Star in his nine seasons with the Braves. He hit a career-high 26 home runs last season.

McCann has a full no-trade clause so he’d have the right to veto any trade.

[nsacpi]

The no-trade might give us some leverage.

[Enscheff]

The Braves are obviously not going to pay Mac $17m per year over the next 2 years, but I would be all for acquiring him if the Yanks ate ~40% of his money.

I think he could be a 2 WAR player next year, and when coupled with Flowers could give the Braves 3+ WAR out of the catcher position. If he could be acquired for a non-elite arm I think he would be as good an addition as Castro.

[The Chosen One]

After Teix and ARod, there's no reason for Yanks to a pay someone to take Mac.

[Russ2dollas]

The reason is that they have a catcher they want to play.
We should not give up anything for mccan. I'd be pissed if we sent lein or povse for him

[msstate7]

The reason is that they have a catcher they want to play.
We should not give up anything for mccan. I'd be pissed if we sent lein or povse for him

Give em banuelos back

[nsacpi]

muk for mac

[zbhargrove]

If he clears waivers I would like to see us try and pick up Erasmo Ramirez... It's been speculated that he could clear waivers and he's got a lot of talent and has had success in the past as a starter. He may need a change of scenery

[clvclv]

A. J., Whalen, and Ricardo Sanchez for Mac and $14 million.

They can be the "bad guys" and release A. J.. Moving those two arms will help clear up what are bound to be logjams in Gwinnett, Carolina, and Rome next season.

[TheBravos]

I wouldn't give them ANY prospect. Someone like AJ or maybe Markakis...no prospects. We are doing them a favor, not the other way around. We are the ONLY team that is in a position to take him on in a way where he could be helpful.

[Russ2dollas]

I'd trade markakis. Not Whalen or Sanchez.

For Whalen I'd want more money. For Sanchez I want a lot of money.

They have a better, cheaper c. This is a salary dump. Mac has a no trade. Use Sanchez upside in a move for a player with upside

[zbhargrove]

A. J., Whalen, and Ricardo Sanchez for Mac and $14 million.

They can be the "bad guys" and release A. J.. Moving those two arms will help clear up what are bound to be logjams in Gwinnett, Carolina, and Rome next season.

Heck no I'm not giving up Whalen or Sanchez in any deal for McCann

[clvclv]

You folks realize they're not going to give him away AND eat money, right? With Beltran, Teixeira, and now A-Rod gone, they've got plenty of ABs at DH, backup C, and backup 1B to give Mac to make sure Sanchez and Judge adjust like they hope instead of just giving him away.

As for Markakis, what in the world would the Yankees do with him?

Ellsbury, Gardner, Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier, Aaron Judge, Dustin Fowler, and Billy McKinney give them 7 OFs that all could be ready next season already. They wouldn't take Markakis' money back unless we included a prospect or two anyway - he'd simply be in their way.

[zbhargrove]

You folks realize they're not going to give him away AND eat money, right? With Beltran, Teixeira, and now A-Rod gone, they've got plenty of ABs at DH, backup C, and backup 1B to give Mac to make sure Sanchez and Judge adjust like they hope instead of just giving him away.

As for Markakis, what in the world would the Yankees do with him?

Ellsbury, Gardner, Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier, Aaron Judge, Dustin Fowler, and Billy McKinney give them 7 OFs that all could be ready next season already. They wouldn't take Markakis' money back unless we included a prospect or two anyway - he'd simply be in their way.

Well then it's simple. In that case I don't want him. He's declining, in one of the best power parks for LH batters in the league. He's not worth 2 good prospects at all. Why would we do it when we can sign a Castro who's younger and doesn't cost prospects at all?

[Russ2dollas]

U realize he's not that good right?

Between c 1b and dh they have better options. Better than Mac for all if those.

He's only an avg or better hitter at catcher.

If we get him we get him at salary dump rates. The yanks have a guy they want to move with a full no trade. If they prefer to keep him on the roster as an expensive back up then god bless them.

[Southcack77]

U realize he's not that good right?

Between c 1b and dh they have better options. Better than Mac for all if those.

He's only an avg or better hitter at catcher.

If we get him we get him at salary dump rates. The yanks have a guy they want to move with a full no trade. If they prefer to keep him on the roster as an expensive back up then god bless them.

I can understand wanting the Braves to pick up McCann for free (or not to acquire him at all), but I don't think the Yankees have any urgency to do something just to get him off the roster. 25 HR power has value. They certainly can afford him if they want.

[nsacpi]

I can understand wanting the Braves to pick up McCann for free (or not to acquire him at all), but I don't think the Yankees have any urgency to do something just to get him off the roster. 25 HR power has value. They certainly can afford him if they want.

they have two younger catchers they want to go with. So there is motivation.

[buck75]

AJ for BMac -- Even swap!

[Carp]

Not that I would give up valuable prospects for Mac, but he's still a good hitting catcher. Tied for 5th, actually, among qualifying catchers in wRC+. And aside from about 20 points BA, he's hitting right at career averages. He's playing better away from Yankee Stadium this year as well.

Point being, he's still a valuable catcher, albeit a much overpaid one. But he's significantly better than a guy like Castro. I agree that I wouldn't send much in return for a guy the Yankees are clearly trying to dump. They don't really have any negotiating leverage.

[Russ2dollas]

Judge could do that now.
His value is as a catcher. He is not a good enough hitter to dh or 1b.

If the yanks want prospects then let's trade for one of the young catchers