This first real week of the offseason rolls along, and we could be in for an active few weeks, as the looming lockout may lead to a flurry of activity, much as it did before the December 2021 lockout. We’ve also seen the first rumblings of offseason rumors, and one interesting tidbit came from ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, who mentioned in his free agency preview that the Yankees were “thinking about” pursuing Tarik Skubal. I, too, am thinking about the Yankees pursuing Tarik Skubal!
On the site this morning,
John grades Angel Chivilli’s 2026 season, the right-hander flashing some promise while also dealing with injuries throughout the year. Also, Matt’s entry in the Yankee Birthday series features an unheralded name from the 2000 World Series team, and Estevão discusses how this year’s playoffs put on display the flaws of every American League team.
Questions/Prompts
1. Do you expect there to be a transaction frenzy before the current CBA expires on December 1st? And do you think the Yankees will make a major move before the CBA’s expiration
2. How much will Tarik Skubal end up signing for? And will he sign before the league presumably locks out the players in December?
