Clearly, the handwriting was on the wall. Young stud backstop
Gary Sanchez would be the new catcher in the Bronx—leaving
Brian McCann with only a back-up role. The seven-time All-Star wanted more. Enter the Houston Astros—and two of their young pitching prospects.
The Bronx Embalmers acquired right-handers Albert Abreu and Jorge Guzman from Houston in exchange of McCann and $11 million dollars. It's a good move for both sides—unfortunately.
