Diaz Doubt: Why Are the Yankees NOT a Threat for the Best Closer?

04/12/2025 19 min
Diaz Doubt: Why Are the Yankees NOT a Threat for the Best Closer?

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Episode Synopsis

BT & Sal are fired up over the Yankees' hot stove buzz, particularly the stunning report that the Yankees are "not expected to be a threat" to sign top free-agent closer Edwin Diaz. Sal argues the Yankees should be a threat to sign every elite player, while Tierney is slightly less concerned, noting the team already has a cheap, controlled, and effective closer in Bednar.

The conversation pivots to the Yankees' need for a massive offensive upgrade, with Sal expressing frustration that the Yankees are once again being "priced out" of the top tier of talent, unlike the Mets or Dodgers. The hosts agree that the Yankees must pivot aggressively to get better after losing Soto and not letting other rivals gain ground.

The segment closes with breaking news that Cody Bellinger remains the Yankees' number one target, making a "big effort" to sign him, although the hosts debate if he'll give them a hometown discount or leave for the highest bidder.

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