Top 2 Prospects 'Non-Starters' for Yankees In Trade Talks: Report
Summary
The New York Yankees are unlikely to trade two of their top prospects, George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange, despite looking for new players. Both prospects are performing differently, with Lombard doing well and Lagrange less impressive. The Yankees have a history of holding onto prospects who do not always meet expectations.Key Facts
- George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange are two of the Yankees' top prospects.
- Reports say the Yankees consider them "non-starters" in trade discussions.
- Lombard, 21, is playing well at Triple-A with a high OPS (.803) and five home runs.
- Lagrange, 23, has a 4.55 ERA at Triple-A, which is below average for a pitcher.
- The Yankees need bullpen help and right-handed hitters but may trade others instead.
- Past prospects like Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones have not yet met high expectations.
- Dominguez is hitting .230 with five home runs; Jones has struck out 34 times in 73 at-bats.
- Both Lombard and Lagrange still have time to improve or could be missed if traded away.
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