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New York Yankees Trade Andrew Miller To Indians (Report)

Emmanuel Berbari
New York Yankees Trade Andrew Miller To Indians (Report)
Troy Taormina, USATI

The New York Yankees have officially declared themselves a day prior to the trade deadline, and Andrew Miller is the subject.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the New York Yankees have agreed to trade All-Star reliever Andrew Miller to the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians.

Buster Olney of ESPN added that New York will receive Clint Frazier and Justus Sheffield — the number one and five prospects in Cleveland’s organization — at the very least in return for his services.

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Given Miller’s contract stability and pure dominance, it had to take an undeniable offer for the Yankees’ front office to budge on a deal. Moreover, parting with two of their most highly regarded prospects displays Cleveland’s desire to “win now.”

This move comes a day after they reportedly acquired All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy from the Brewers to solidify a somewhat questioned lineup.

Miller will finish his tenure in the Big Apple with a 1.77 ERA, 45 saves, and 177 strikeouts in 107 innings combined over nearly two completed seasons. Now, his task will be helping the Tribe bring home their first championship since 1948.

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