On behalf of the Yankiverse, I would like to say the following:
Huh?
Is this a thing? Mexican League? Could it matter? Is this a breakthrough, or something we'll laugh about in June? Is Nicholas Torres the next "Never Nervous" Yangervis, or the new Zolio Almonte? Isn't this just the kind of signing that Cooperstown Cashman loves - high intrigue, low cost? Could Nick Torres fill a RH void at 1B and/or LF?
Ten potentially fun facts about Nick Torres.
1. He is the first Torres to play for the Yankees since Gleyber.
2. He's a native of Long Beach, California, drafted out of college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
3. Last year, in Mexico, he hit .347 with 27 HRs and 79 RBIs, in only 86 games.
4. He's been mashing in the Mexican League for the last five seasons.
5. He'll be earmarked for Scranton. But if he hits in spring training, Torres could work himself into a platoon at 1B or LF.
6. He is 6'1" and 220. (By comparison, Ben Rice is 6'2", 228.)
7. His potential MLB career fizzled out in 2019, at Triple A.
8. That year, he batted a meager .195 and then jumped to Mexico. (That year, the league was considered Triple A. It now has no designation.)
9. He's been a Mexican League all-star the last two years.
10. Upon his signing, Union Laguna - his former team - released the following statement:
“Your time with the Revolución leaves a mark on the diamond, in the stands, and in the hearts of our people. Today it’s your turn to keep growing and fulfill one more dream, now with the Yankees organization. It fills us with pride to see you take this step and take your talent to a new stage. La Laguna and Algodoneros will always be your home. Thank you, Nick.”
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Of course no harm done in taking a look at this guy, but is this gonna be it this winter? Still waiting for some tangible improvement.
BTR....You'll see noticeable and tangible improvement. Except by rejecting many more skillful but costly free agents, that improvement will only appear on Hal's P & L statement.
I tried to find a list of players who jumped from the Mexican League to MLB and had success but could not find one. (Find a iist. Not a player. I'm sure there's at least one.)
I did find this...
'In 1946, several Major League Baseball players defected to the Mexican League, seeking higher salaries and better conditions. Notable players included Danny Gardella, Sal Maglie, and Max Lanier, among others, who faced bans from MLB upon their return"
Apparently 22 MLB players jumped to Mexico seeking higher salaries and better working conditions. Pretty amazing. I had no idea.
This is why Brian sleeps on the streets with the homeless. They know the very best dumpsters to dive into.
We'll look back on this moment as one of the highlights of the Yankee hot stove season.
It's sad that it has come to this.
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Back in the day, it was frowned upon for a Major Leaguer to play in the Mexican League. It was one of the reasons Rizzuto didn't get voted to the HOF outright...
https://www.nytimes.com/1946/06/09/archives/rizzuto-offer-disclosed-mexican-loop-agreed-to-bonus-of-15000-12000.html
At gunpoint, I might add. Sometimes one is forced to act against their own will. Hoss knows this. Doug knows this. Bitty knows this. Most everyone else here is also aware.
2026
Here it comes.
Prepare yourselves.
This is what Genius Cashman does whenDumpster Diving.
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