The Yankees abhor trading a player when his value is down. They create a concept of worth for their players and do not deviate much even when there is decline, waiting to see if there is a rebound rather than cutting bait — or should that be cutting bat in the case of players such as Miguel Andujar, Clint Frazier, Gary Sanchez and Luke Voit?
All are now trade or non-tender candidates this offseason.
They face a similar debate this offseason with Joey Gallo — hold in a downturn or cut bat?
The Yankees must decide what two-plus jittery, unsatisfactory months in New York meant. Was it just about acclimation? Aberration? Will it all be better for Gallo here with a full offseason, spring training and then season?
