Now We're Just Throwing Crap Against The Wall To See If It Sticks...

And I’m the moron who falls for it.  Look, I love the rumor mill like anyone, but some of the crap that’s coming out are just ideas, some provocative ideas and many have no legs at all. But of course we read about it. And that’s why this latest one sparked my interest even though I know that it is not going to happen and there is no real story here… it’s a guess, it’s click bait… it’s bullshit.  Let’s have fun anyway.

Fansided’s Christopher Kline floated the idea that Jacob deGrom could become the Yankees’ next high-profile science experiment. According to him, the Yankees might actually consider a rotation headlined by Gerrit Cole (fresh off the Tommy John Spa & Wellness Retreat), Max Fried, and Jacob deGrom. Sure—and I might wake up tomorrow as the Sultan of Brunei.

Kline basically asks: Are the Yankees willing to foot the bill? Spoiler: this is the same franchise that still pretends the luxury tax is some kind of mythical, fire-breathing dragon. Theoretically, the Yankees could use another ace to stabilize their rotation—mostly because their current “stability” is held together with athletic tape and crossed fingers. Cam Schlittler’s breakout might convince them not to completely torch the payroll, but you never really know with this front office. They love shiny objects, even when those shiny objects come with warning labels.

Yes, deGrom did his best work in New York—just across town with the Mets, which would make this a particularly painful plot twist for Queens. And sure, his 12–8 record with a 2.97 ERA this past season looks nice if you don’t read the medical file attached.

And oh, that medical file. Folks, this man has spent more time in operating rooms than most actual surgeons:

• Oct 2010: First Tommy John surgery

• Sept 2016: Season-ending ulnar nerve surgery

• 2021: Elbow inflammation, forearm tightness, shoulder trouble—the injury trifecta

• 2022: Stress reaction in the right shoulder—missed months

• June 2023: Second Tommy John, because why stop at one?

Look, deGrom is incredible when healthy… which is basically whenever Halley’s Comet passes by. And yes, Brian Cashman is desperate. We all know it. He’s operating like a man trying to plug leaks on the Titanic with decorative napkins. So on paper, this is exactly the kind of move he’d talk himself into.

But in reality?
No. Nope. Not happening. Not even close…in my opinion of course.

The Yankees desperately need improvement, but that improvement starts in the front office—not the dugout. Until the front office stops playing Mad Libs with the roster, nothing changes.

Will a gamble like deGrom ever come to life?
I don’t see it.
But stick around—this is the Yankees. They always find new and creative ways to surprise and disappoint us.

Stay tuned.