Yankees: Scott Boras comments on Jacoby Ellsbury

Yankees outfielder, Jacoby Ellsbury, is expected to be ready for Spring Training after undergoing hip surgery in 2018.

According to super agent, Scott Boras, Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to be ready for Spring Training after undergoing hip surgery on August 7th. Boras spoke to reporters on Friday before Game 3 of the World Series.

Ellsbury was injured for the entire duration of the 2018 season. Despite this, Boras said the following to reporters. Per NYPost.com:

"“He got the right doctor and the right surgery, and I fully expect him to be ready [for spring training],” Ellsbury’s agent said before Game 3 of the World Series between the Red Sox and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Friday night."

I don’t even know what to think anymore. The guy is 34-years-old and is only good for catcher’s interference. His body can’t handle the wear and tear of a major league schedule, and yet he’s still making over $20 million per season.

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Ellsbury is owed a total $47 million for 2019 and 2020. Of course, he should waive his no-trade clause as to allow general manager Brian Cashman to trade him to another team that might perhaps need his services.

Unfortunately, Ellsbury has been bullish, and he’d instead try to earn a spot in the Yankees lineup rather than let the younger guys play.

The Yanks already have Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier and Giancarlo Stanton in the outfield next season. The Yankees could also buyout Brett Gardner for $2 million to pick up his $12.5 million option. If the former happens, then it’s entirely possible free agent Andrew McCutchen returns.

I’m not sure what will happen here, but we can hope that Jacoby will be kind to all us the fans and waive his no-trade clause. Unfortunately, would any MLB club even deal for him?

The good news is that the Bombers are below the luxury tax threshold so being saddled with Ellsbury once again shouldn’t be a significant concern. Regardless, the Yanks could use some of Ellsbury’s money towards other areas of need such as starting pitching.

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