Yankees will add two of these relief pitchers before the All-Star Game

Three in Five Years

The Giants have had a dynastic run. But here in 2017, their record is 30-51; that’s even worse than the Mets. And their anemic farm system (preseason rank 24th) has to be in even worse shape as their top prospect—Tyler Beede—is currently carrying a 5.11 ERA at Triple-A. At least Glasnow is failing at the big league level.

That brings us to George Kontos. Yankees fans might remember him from 2011. He has a 2.83 ERA, with 42 strikeouts in 38 innings. George has given up 34 hits and has a WHIP of 1.23. That is the picture of a seventh or eighth inning guy.

And his contract is affordable, so much so it’s a bit of a double edged sword. Kontos is making $1,750,000 and has two more arbitration years after this one.

All of that makes him desirable to the Yankees…and everyone else. There in lies the rub. The Giants do not have to be in any hurry to trade him because his salary is affordable. And there will be a lot of other teams making offers; that drives up the prospective price.

The key is how much is offered. Frisco can use future players more than current ones but do not have to make any trades right now. Kontos might prove too costly regarding prospects, especially if the Yankees want to add two relievers from the market. And that’s our cue to move to Cincinnati, where the possibilities get a lot more possible.