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The New York Yankees nearly landed what would have been a steal this offseason.
Despite the fact New York added a Cy Young Award candidate in Max Fried during free agency, the team nearly signed right-handed starter Griffin Canning as well.
Revealed by manager Aaron Boone over the weekend during the Subway Series against the New York Mets, the Yankees had interest in Canning before the crosstown rivals in Queens swooped in for the take.
"I feel like we've noticed him, and he's pitched some good games against us over the years. I think the Mets have done a good job with him just tightening up the arsenal, kind of optimizing him," Boone said. "He was a guy we had interest in, I know this winter, and spoke with him so I'm not overly surprised by the success he's having."
Canning has been nothing short of a breakout pitcher for the Mets this season, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.47 ERA and 1.3 WHIP in 47.1 innings across nine starts.
Though the Yankees starting rotation has gotten by with a 3.65 staff ERA, ninth best in MLB, the bottom of the rotation has been volatile to begin the season, and they've dealt with long-term injuries regarding Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil.
Whether Canning would have had the same success in The Bronx as he's having in Queens is entirely up for debate, but it would have been a nice addition to rotation that desperately needs depth.
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