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Yankees Rumors: Latest Hot Stove Buzz

By Nick Ziegler

Aug 7, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addresses the media during a press conference announcing the retirement of designated hitter Alex Rodriguez prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez will play his last game on Friday August 12, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addresses the media during a press conference announcing the retirement of designated hitter Alex Rodriguez prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez will play his last game on Friday August 12, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 31, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Boone Logan (48) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 7-0. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Boone Logan

Another recent rumor for the Yankees has been a possible reunion with left-handed reliever Boone Logan. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees will be one of the teams that are interested in the services of Logan this offseason.

Adding a left-handed reliever to their bullpen makes a lot of sense for the Yankees, as they have lost a few key ones in recent years. In the past two seasons, the Yankees have seen Justin Wilson, Andrew Miller, and Aroldis Chapman all be traded.

Having a good left-handed pitcher in the bullpen is very important, and Logan would fill a need. After a few tough seasons in Colorado, Logan rebounded in 2016. Last season, he totaled a 3.69 ERA, and also recorded 27 holds. 2014 and 2015 were really rough years for Logan, as pitching in Colorado is no easy thing.

Logan is familiar with New York, as he pitched for the Yankees for four seasons. With the Yankees, Logan totaled a 19-7 record and 3.38 ERA. While Logan isn’t a dominant left-handed pitcher like Chapman or Miller, he could be used to help bridge the gap from the middle innings to closer Dellin Betances. Logan wouldn’t be a flashy signing, but he is a good fit for the Yankees.

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