If they can't acquire a reliable starter, maybe they should trade for more relievers and go with the Opener plan for most games in the playoffs.

And make Paxton be the second pitcher to come in since he can't pitch the 1st inning.




BOSTON — Nearly a month ago, Brian Cashman was in the early stages of trying to upgrade the Yankees’ pitching staff.

The prices, he said then, were exorbitant.

Less than a week before Wednesday’s trade deadline, that hasn’t changed.

“Haven’t done anything, so that’d be pretty reflective of prices haven’t matched up for us,” he said before Friday night’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.


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