Why Are The Yankees Pursuing Seiya Suzuki?

I’m disappointed in the Yankees. We’re doing nothing.  I know that Steve Cohen over in Mets land thinks he’s competing with the Yanks by signing all these guys, but that’s not my issue.  You die when you go with the Mets. It’s just the way it is. Look at Francisco Lindor. But as a Yankees fan, it’s more than that. What are they doing really?

If they are doing what they did 20 years ago and slickly and stealthfully trying to pull out a big name in the dead of night right before Christmas so we all get all feel fuzzy inside, think again. That move is so 90′s. Why? Because the Yankees haven’t been successful for years. Their Marketing team needs to think about new ways to excite their fans. Like… here’s an idea… sign someone when they are available. Show them the money! Make it happen to prove that you actually care about bringing a Championship to the Bronx.

My season tickets are gone. I gave mine up. I’ve had it. When top guys in their office don’t make moves and when teams like the 2021 Yanks can’t go deep in a series… you really have to think about what they want out of their team. And right about now? I have no faith.

Once again they are looking at a Japanese player they really don’t know much about in Seiya Suzuki. I’ve seen this movie before. It never works out. I think they’re actually “IN” because the Red Sox are in. And for me… we need to stop with being spoilers and start being competitors. That’s no way to run a team.

MLB Trade Rumors writes:

“The Red Sox make for a fairly logical landing spot…The fit with the Yankees is a bit less smooth, given that they have a number of outfield options already on hand. On paper, the outfield consists of Joey Gallo in left, Aaron Hicks in center and Aaron Judge in right, with designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton available for the occasional appearance on the grass and prospect Estevan Florial on hand as depth. However, they may be reluctant to rely on Hicks as an everyday option, given that he’s now 32 years old and has dealt with injury setbacks in recent years, including only playing 32 games in 2021. “

All of this makes sense. What doesn’t make sense is why the Yankees signed Hicks to a long term deal in the first place. He’s injury prone and not as good as they think.  But more to that. Why are the Yankees pursuing Seiya Suzuki? What does it benefit them? Yes, he can play short… he can play third, and he plays outfield too but this isn’t the guy. Why is it the Yankees top move this offseason when we need so much more… a lefty pitcher… a legit shortstop… a first baseman?

I have lost alot of faith in this team. I am a die hard Yankee fan that is fully disappointed in the direction they have gone.  It totally sucks.