To say Marcus Stroman’s second season with the New York Yankees was disastrous almost feels too generous for how things unfolded.

The year began with spring training debates about his role, spiraled into poor performances, and continued with a frustrating knee injury.

By midsummer, Stroman’s tenure in pinstripes was over, capped by the team cutting ties and eating his contract.

The Yankees are paying Stroman not to pitch, an ugly reminder of how unforgiving baseball’s mix of age, health, and payroll can be.

Yet, amid the turbulence, Stroman managed to make one of the most accurate predictions of the Yankees’ season.

Stroman’s Call on Grisham’s Power

Back in April, Stroman told reporters that Trent Grisham, if given regular playing time, could blossom into a 30-homer threat.

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