Yankees Acquire Didi Gregorius, Trade Shane Greene In 3-Team Deal
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The Yankees have acquired shortstop Didi Gregorius from the Diamondbacks.
WFAN's Sweeny Murti first reported that the deal was close.
It's a three-team deal with the Tigers and D-backs. Detroit is getting starting pitcher Shane Greene from the Yankees and Arizona is getting starting pitcher Robbie Ray and infield prospect Domingo Leyba from Detroit.
According to Murti, general manager Brian Cashman tried to acquire Gregorius at last year's Winter Meetings but was unsuccessful.
Yankees tried 3-way to get Gregorius last winter for 2B--obviously didn't. Plus defender, considered high character guy--good trait for NY.
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) December 5, 2014
Yankees gave up Shane Greene to get Gregorius. A year ago they tried to trade Brett Gardner in a 3-way for Gregorius. Isn't this better?
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) December 5, 2014
The Yankees had a glaring hole at shortstop following Derek Jeter's retirement after the season.
Gregorius, 24, is an excellent defender but he hasn't hit much in the majors. In his second big-league season in 2014, he hit .226 with six homers and 27 RBIs in 270 at-bats. He stole just three bases and posted a .290 on-base percentage.
Hey Tigers fans @sagreeney has stupid electric stuff and you should feel lucky to get to watch him now. Terrible at fantasy football though.
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) December 5, 2014
scouts really like rhp shane greene. ss market tougher than ever now, so i get why yanks grabbing defensive whiz didi tho
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 5, 2014
Murti reports that other clubs were interested in Gregorius as well, and the Mets -- who are looking for an upgrade at shortstop -- had been linked to him for some time.
Greene did an excellent job for New York last season in its depleted rotation. In 14 starts, the 26-year-old rookie went 5-4 with a 3.78 ERA. He struck out 81 and walked 29 in 78 2/3 innings.
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