As the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline approached, the Yankees identified third base and the bullpen as the two areas most in need of reinforcement. They decided to attack the hot corner first, saving their bullpen bonanza for deadline day itself. When evaluating the available third base options, they found themselves at a fork in the road. One path that prioritized upgrading the offense led toward Eugenio Suárez while the other path that prioritized defensive stability led toward Ryan McMahon. We know the way the Yankees tend to operate of late when faced with this particular value judgement, and they made the move for McMahon and his Gold Glove caliber defense at the hot corner, knowing that his two extra years of team control provided a stable presence on the left side of the infield which woul

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