Trevor Story isn’t exactly helping his own cause.
The Colorado Rockies shortstop is just 1-for-14 since returning from the injured list last week after tweaking his elbow making a throw in a doubleheader last month vs. the New York Mets.
But according to the Denver Post, Story isn’t blaming his struggles on his injury or his impending status as a free agent after the season.
“Naturally, you know what the circumstances are,” Story said. “Almost every year is a contract year. You’re playing baseball on those terms — a lot. So this is not the first time. So I wouldn’t say that there is added pressure. I just want to play better to help my teammates and play better to help win games.”
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The Rockies are expected to trade Story, a two-time All-Star, before the July 30 non-waiver deadline since the 28-year-old isn’t expected to re-sign with Colorado.
At first glance, the New York Yankees don’t seem like a fit for Story, a two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient. The Yankees have Gleyber Torres at shortstop, plus the team already has a pair of $300-million contracts on the payroll (Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton) and the time is approaching to give right fielder Aaron Judge a massive extension (he is eligible for free agency after the 2022 season).
But general manager Brian Cashman could decide the Yankees are better off with Torres moving back to second base and sliding DJ LeMahieu to first. If that’s the case, the Yankees could chase Story, Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa or Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager, all of whom will hit the open market after the season and will command hefty nine-figure salaries.
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