5 Guys The Yankees Should Re-sign

Sep 6, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher

(38) pitches during the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

BRANDON McCARTHY

When Brandon McCarthy was acquired by the Yankees right before the All-Star break, fans didn’t really know what to expect. There was no question that he couldn’t be any worse than Vidal Nuno, but with a record of 3-10, and an ERA of over 5 mid-way through the season, Yankees fans were curious as to what exactly the front office was thinking.

It turned out they were thinking very sanely indeed, as McCarthy has resurrected his career in New York. To date, he owns a 7-5 record, with an ERA of 2.89 in half a season with the Yankees. McCarthy has shown stuff his former team the Arizona Diamondbacks, probably didn’t even know he had, and has been a big reason as to how the Yankees’ starting rotation has been able to stay afloat, with all the injuries it has suffered throughout the year. McCarthy has already publicly declared his desire to remain in New York next season, and there’s little to no reason as to why the Yankees shouldn’t make the feeling mutual.

PREDICTION

McCarthy resigns with the Yankees on a one-year $6 million deal.