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Yankees sign Franchy Cordero in Opening Day roster twist

The Yankees are bringing in an outside reinforcement to finish off their bench.

Franchy Cordero agreed to a major league split contract with the Yankees on Wednesday, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed, putting the left-handed hitting outfielder/first baseman in line to fill the final bench spot on their Opening Day roster.

The addition of Cordero, 28, could allow the Yankees to move Estevan Florial (who is out of options) in a deal for a bullpen arm, with one relief spot left up for grabs on the roster.

It’s possible the Yankees could carry both Cordero and Florial on the roster to begin the season — meaning 14 position players and only 12 pitchers, taking advantage of Friday’s off day — but if they don’t add Florial, he would have to go through waivers.

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: March 29, 2023 at 03:49 PM | 17 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. The Yankee Clapper Posted: March 29, 2023 at 04:27 PM (#6121707)

Asking a lot from The Magic of Pinstripes™️.

2. the Hugh Jorgan returns Posted: March 29, 2023 at 05:24 PM (#6121715)

Asking a lot from The Magic of Pinstripes™️.

Too big of an ask.

The only dark magic that could possibly garner a half decent season out of him, then to be flipped to an unsuspecting Arizona or Colorado for a cost controlled, useful player would be the dark mist that originates in the St. Louis area.

3. Steve Balboni's Personal Trainer Posted: March 29, 2023 at 05:31 PM (#6121717)

After seeing too much of him the last few years, all I can say is, he sure looks like he should be awesome. And when he gets a hold of one, it is a sight to behold. And he will probably light up AAA, making you think that maybe this time, he has figured it out.

He has not figured it out. He is not a major league player.

4. Zach Posted: March 29, 2023 at 06:01 PM (#6121720)

At first glance, he seems like he ought to have a Jose Canseco season or two inside of him.

It never seems to happen, though.

5. Walt Davis Posted: March 29, 2023 at 06:59 PM (#6121725)

Wow, Franchy's AAA BABIP is 413; on-contact is 454. He must be hitting rockets down there. Best to keep him in MLB for minors safety.

6. kirstie819 Posted: April 05, 2023 at 08:56 PM (#6122794)

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7. Jay Seaver Posted: April 05, 2023 at 09:34 PM (#6122807)

Feels like a guy who should follow the Wily Mo Pena career path, although I don't know if NPB or the KBO have advanced to a level where his bat doesn't play.

8. Traderdave

Posted: April 06, 2023 at 02:04 PM (#6122902)

Surely I'm not the only one who mis-read it as Frenchy and thought they'd dredged up Francouer, am I?

9. . . . . . . Posted: April 06, 2023 at 02:38 PM (#6122912)

Feels like a guy who should follow the Wily Mo Pena career path, although I don't know if NPB or the KBO have advanced to a level where his bat doesn't play.

For a guy like this, the BABIP and SLG on contact is so high that even the tiniest reduction in K rate turns him not just into a regular, but a star. That's why he's a phenomenal player in AAA and would be exception in NPB or KBO. See e.g. (but 10% better, so it worked in MLB) Ryan Howard or Chris Davis.

10. Jose is an Absurd Sultan Posted: April 06, 2023 at 02:40 PM (#6122914)

I feel like a late-90s/early-00s Franchy would have had a 25 homer season in him.

11. The Yankee Clapper Posted: April 09, 2023 at 02:50 PM (#6123221)

We may have underestimated The Magic of Pinstripes™️. Franchy now at .333/.385/.917 after his 2nd HR of the series against the Orioles, who cut him in Spring Training despite his .413/.426/.674 effort. The combined powers of revenge & pinstripes appear to be quite formidable.

12. The Yankee Clapper Posted: April 11, 2023 at 07:04 PM (#6123567)

A 3-run HR for Cordero against @ Cleveland tonight puts him at .316/.381/.842 for the season, with 10 RBI in 6 games. Of interest to some, John Sterling’s HR call for Cordero is: “You can bet the ranchy on Franchy”. Looking like this season’s Matt Carpenter?

13. Darren

Posted: April 12, 2023 at 11:21 AM (#6123714)

Okay, I give up. How? What's the trick? Year after year, they squeeze a stretch of awesomeness out of someone who has no business being this good. I'm not even angry, I just want to know how. PLEASE TELL ME, I NEED TO KNOW!

14. Darren

Posted: April 12, 2023 at 11:22 AM (#6123715)

Too big of an ask.

The only dark magic that could possibly garner a half decent season out of him, then to be flipped to an unsuspecting Arizona or Colorado for a cost controlled, useful player would be the dark mist that originates in the St. Louis area.

And I thought I was a jinx.

15. The Yankee Clapper Posted: April 12, 2023 at 03:11 PM (#6123740)

#4 for Franchy, a game-tying 7th-inning solo shot in Cleveland. The Baseball Gods may be trolling the teams that gave up on Cordero.

16. The Yankee Clapper Posted: April 29, 2023 at 11:50 AM (#6126099)

The Magic didn’t last forever, 1-for-28 with 13 strikeouts & no walks since April 13 left Franchy with an overall line of .151/.182/.396 and an option to AAA. Jake Bauer takes the roster spot after hitting .304/.448/.797 at Scranton. Might be a lighter lift for Aura & Mystique. There’s still an outfield spot for the taking after Bader comes off the IL and Judge gets over his injury.

17. The Yankee Clapper Posted: May 01, 2023 at 07:42 PM (#6126362)

That didn’t last long. Cordero recalled as Aaron Judge goes on the IL. Not an ideal trade off.

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