Jayson Stark reported that the Yankees and Phillies discussed a trade of 35 year old shortstop Jimmy Rollins.
The Phils downplayed the report, stating that Rollins would be hard to replace. Rollins and some other veterans were reportedly at odds with new manager Ryne Sandberg's style.
Rollins
is due $11 million this season and his contract is up at the end of
2015. Rollins hit .243 with 55 RBI and stole 28 bases in 2014.
The Yankees need a veteran to replace Derek Jeter.
As proposed here many times, Starlin Castro would be an option for New York. He is young, under a team friendly contract, and the Cubs have a surplus of middle infielders.
But the asking price would be high.
And the Yankees are not known for having a deep minor league system.
But if the Yanks are looking at a 35 year old shortstop for one year, then there is a hint of desperation.
That is the best trade partner one can have.
