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The Arizona Diamondbacks are not exactly having a fire sale this year. But this doesn’t mean they won’t make any smart moves. Especially if it means paving the way for a certain young superstar into their roster and also solving a very messy problem for the New York Yankees.

It is no secret that third base has been a sticky spot for the Bronx team. They have tried to duct tape the infield together since Jazz Chisholm Jr. went down with an oblique injury, but things have only gotten worse. Oswaldo Cabrera’s ankle kind of gave out in a gruesome manner and likely has ended his season. The team has managed so far by juggling between DJ LeMahieu, Jorbit Vivas, Oswald Peraza, and Pablo Reyes—but if you are being real, this is simply a short-term fix.

But here is the deal: what if a ready-made solution was sitting right there in Arizona?

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So the Arizona Diamondbacks recently called up Jordan Lawlar, one of the most exciting young talents and the No. 4 prospect in the league. He is fast and hits the ball with complete authority. The only problem the D-backs face is that they have nowhere to put him. Second base is locked by Ketel Marte, and Geraldo Perdomo is holding the shortstop. The only place left is third base, and even that’s manned by the $66M Eugenio Suárez.

However, here is where things get interesting. FanSided’s Stephen Parello dropped a rather stellar idea—send Suarez to the Yankees. This way, the team has space for Lawlar to step every day, and it also gives New York stability at the hot corner. “For the Yankees, Suarez fits like a glove,” Parello said. And make no mistake, Suarez is not just a filler piece; he is a right-handed power bat with 30+ home runs in three of the last four seasons. The veteran has already clubbed 14 home runs this season, has a .813 OPS, and is extremely durable.

Suarez has played 143 games or more every season since 2016. He was originally signed to the Reds with a $66 million deal. He is also in his final year of his contract, which makes him an ideal pick for the trade deadline. The D-backs for sure won’t re-sign him, so the Yankees have a chance to pull the trigger on this for sure.

What’s your perspective on:

Is trading top prospects for Bo Bichette a smart move, or a risky gamble for the Yankees?

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New York Yankees linked to jaw-dropping trade proposal

The New York Yankees are flying right now and sitting at the top of the AL East. Their pitching is strong and their bats have done enough. It’s just their third base that is a big question mark. But this can’t go on if they want another run to win the World Series rings, right? Sure, names like Eugenio Suarez have floated around now for trade. Even Marcus Stroman’s name and trade speculations are going on. Now another name is making the rounds in trade speculation, and it’s Bo Bichette! Yes, that Bo Bichette—the Blue Jays’ all-star shortstop.

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As unlikely as you would think it is, ClutchPoints’ Garrett Kerman pitched a wild trade idea—the Yankees could land Bichette from their division rivals and make another big splash. In return, they give top prospects George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, and Ben Hess. Kerman said, The Yankees are contending, have a glaring need on the infield, and boast the prospect capital to make a deal happen.” And he’s not wrong.

Bichette could boost the New York Yankees’ lineup, given that he has the skills and playoff experience. He is hitting .288 this season with a .355 OBP. Not great, but well, he is productive. However, here is where things get tricky. Lombard is New York’s No. 1 prospect, and he is a polished shortstop. Jones is also the No. 2 prospect and has plenty of power. Hess is a top 3 arm with swing-and-miss stuff. So it’s not simple to ship them all away.

Plus, Bo Bichette could walk away after this season. So while the trade seems tempting for now, trading such talents for one player feels like a risky play. Unless Toronto lowers the asking price and New York gets a contract extension, this rumor might just stay a rumor.

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Are there any players you think could be in the trade picture? Let us know in the comments below.

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