Yankees acquire Frazier, Robertson from White Sox
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[July 19, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - The New
York Yankees obtained third baseman Todd Frazier and right-handed
relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle from the Chicago White
Sox on Tuesday.
Blake Rutherford, the Yankees' top outfield prospect, is heading to
Chicago along with two more minor-leaguers -- left-hander Ian
Clarkin and outfielder Tito Polo -- and veteran right-hander Tyler
Clippard.
Frazier, a former Little League World Series standout from Toms
River, N.J., is hitting only .206 this season but has 16 home runs
and 44 RBIs. The 31-year-old veteran belted a career-high 40 homers
last season and has 164 in his seven-year career. He is eligible to
become a free agent after the season.
The Yankees will have a decision to make regarding third baseman
Chase Headley (.257, four home runs, 37 RBIs), who could be moved to
first base.
"That's something we have to sort through," Yankees manager Joe
Girardi said after his team won 6-3 at Minnesota on Wednesday night.
"(Headley's) played both, and he's played a lot at first, and he's
played a lot at third, so it's something that we need to sort
through."
Said Headley: "Yeah. I mean, I certainly would want to get some more
work (at first base). But I'm more than willing to do whatever it is
that they feel is better for the team. Again, we haven't discussed
that either.
"I'm sure we will shortly, and we'll see if that's
the case if I'll be getting some more work over there. But yeah, I
don't think I'd have any problem going over there if that's what
they decide to do."
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White Sox designated hitter Todd Frazier (21) hits a home run
against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning at Rogers Centre.
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Robertson, 32, pitched for the Yankees in his first seven seasons,
specializing in the eighth inning. After Mariano Rivera retired in
2013, Robertson saved 39 games in 2014 before signing a four-year,
$46 million contract with the White Sox.
Kahnle, 27, is 1-3 with seven holds and a 2.50 ERA in 37 relief
appearances for Chicago this year. Kahnle, like Robertson, began his
career in the Yankees organization.
"That could be really, really good," Girardi said of having a deeper
bullpen. "You're talking about a lot of hard throwers. Guys with
strikeouts. A guy needs a day off, really, anyone can move into a
spot. There's a lot of flexibility."
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