Yankees will trade Sonny Gray eventually, probably, maybe

In news that is certain to incite Yankees fans, general manager Brian Cashman says he will eventually trade Sonny Gray, but that the timetable is up in the air.

Due to C.C. Sabathia’s recent angioplasty, the Yankees may be forced to keep embattled right-hander, Sonny Gray.

On Dec. 11, Sabathia, who will be entering his 11th season in the Bronx, had a stent inserted in his heart after a blocked artery was discovered. Though Sabathia is expected to return to action by the start of spring training, he’ll need to pass a series of exams to get the all-clear.

Therefore, general manager Brian Cashman stated on Friday that he’d wait for final word on C.C.’s health before reengaging potential trade partners.

Whether or not you believe Cashman, that a dozen or so teams have inquired about Gray; Cash told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com that he still intends to deal the Tennessee-native; however, there’s a vague answer, and then there’s what Cashman offered.

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"Our intention is to move Sonny Gray and relocate him when we get the proper return, in our estimation. It’ll happen this winter, it’ll happen in the spring or it’ll happen sometime during the season,” Cashman said."

Cashman further reiterated that he wouldn’t trade Gray until the Yankees “get the proper return.” What that means is a mystery to the rest of us.

During the Winter Meetings, Cash swung and missed when he requested the Reds top outfield prospect, Taylor Trammell, for the 29-year-old Gray.

So unless the Yanks move the needle on their overall valuation of Gray, a pitcher that is 15-16 with a 4.51 ERA and 182:84 K:BB ratio during his two years in pinstripes, we may have to get used to more of Sonny’s inconsistent ways.

Naturally, the Yanks would love Gray to somehow find the type of success he once exhibited while pitching in Oakland. If not, the Yanks would likely turn to intriguing yet unestablished right-hander Jonathan Loaisgia.

The club is also hoping left-hander Jordan Montgomery will return from Tommy John surgery sometime this summer. They also have prospect Chance Adams, who is chomping at the bit, after getting a brief taste of the big leagues last season — and Domingo German, who filled in admirably for Masahiro Tanaka (for a short time).