NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 2: Andrew Heaney #38 of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
The New York Yankees added some big bats at the trade deadline, but one addition that raised some eyebrows was the plucking of former top prospect Andrew Heaney away from the Los Angeles Angels.
Considering how he had performed up until that point, the acquisition seemed a bit odd.
Heaney, owner of a 4.72 ERA in his career, amassed a 5.27 ERA in 18 starts with the Angels this season. Despite the fact he lacks the velocity or statistical achievements that would warrant such an optimistic projection, New York figured he could be a spot starter and long reliever for the playoff run.