Yankees interested in Pirates reliever John Grabow

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 4, 2009 10:39 AM EDT

The New York Yankees may have serious interest in acquiring another left handed pitcher for their bullpen, and all reports are they are looking at Pirates reliever John Grabow.

According to the NY Post, the Pirates sent two scouts Thursday to scout the game between the Marines and Yankees, which has increased speculation that the Yankees are interested in acquiring the 30-year-old Grabow.

The Yankees only current left-hand relief pitcher is Phil Coke, who has been very impressive at times out of the pen. Grabow most likely would be a solid insurance policy, considering the return of Damaso Marte is looking less likely, additionally, he would allow the Yankees to monitor the innings of Coke to ensure that he is ready come September and October.

Grabow, has been solid this year for the Pirates, and would be a nice addition for the Yankees.

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2009 - John Grabow	3-0	36	0	0	0	0	2	37.0	35	16	15	3	21	33	3.65	1.51

No word on what exactly the pirates would be looking for, but off the cusp I would say one-maybe two low level prospects.

If this deal goes down it would be the second year in a row the Pirates and Yankees made a July trade. Last year the Yankees sent prized prospect Jose Tabata among others to the Pirates for left-handed reliver Damiso Marte and outfielder Xavier Nady.

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the yankees always seem to like the pirates players

by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions

they use Pittsburgh and other small market teams

as their personal famr system. The Yankees always have a stacked farm system so when they make trades for established veterans, it barely puts a dent in their farm

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra

by trademan56 on Jul 4, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

He would be a good insurance policy but

what would they do with Marte and his contract?

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra

by trademan56 on Jul 4, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Grabow probably would be nothing but a rental, he is a free agent next year and I couldn’t see him in the Yankees long term plans. This is the reason I say they probably wouldn’t give up major league talent for him. Marte is signed for $4 million in 2010 and 2011 with a $4 million club option in 2012. All indications are Marte’s injuries are not career ending, so I’m sure worst case he’ll be available to pitch next year.

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 4, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions