The 3 Most Important Prospects for the New York Yankees to Keep This Winter
November 6, 2014 · Gary Phillips · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
A highly touted prospect can bring plenty of hope. A young farmhand makes the future appear bright, regardless of how far down the line their big league ETA is. They can also be used as trade bait, a way to immediately improve a major league roster.
It is definitely risky. Does a team hold on to their prospects in hopes they will one day reach their projected potential, or do they opt for the sure-fire, established big league player right away?
It is hard resist dealing away the youngsters. The New York Yankees have been struggling with youth for a while now. They were second-oldest team in baseball last year and could really use some fresh blood.
These are the prospects they need to hang on to this winter.