
Yankees would only trade Spencer Jones for this one player
NY Post
Move over Livvy Dunne and make way for Spencer Jones.
The Yankees are only willing to trade their mashing prospect for Pirates ace — and arguably the industry’s most desirable pitching trade asset — Paul Skenes, and would not include Jones in trade talks with the Marlins for former NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman.
In part due to their reluctance to use Jones in talks, the Yankees did not land a starting pitcher at the deadline.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not give a direct response after the deadline Thursday when asked if the team viewed Jones as “untouchable.”
“Spencer has had a great year and he’s honored his draft position. … He’s really done an amazing job as he’s closed the gap on his development to the big leagues, that is in his future,” Cashman said.
“Some players are more touchable than others. We’ve always been excited by his potential, and it’s really a pleasure to have seen him put together the year he’s having, it’s pretty exciting stuff. We’re looking forward to watching that journey continue.”













