Atlanta Braves Rumors: The Real Cost of Brian McCann

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Apr 24, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman speaks during a press conference where former player Bernie Williams officially retired from baseball as a Yankee before a game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Yankees wanted WHAT for Brian McCann? Now, let’s discuss what would be a realistic offer to the Yankees to get back this hometown hero in an Atlanta Braves uniform. Would Yankees accept reality?

Preposterous! Absurd! Have they gone Bronx Bonkers in New York? Yes…yes they have.

GET OFF MY TIMELINE!!! If you’re an avid Tweeter and follow for mostly Atlanta Braves baseball related news, I’m sure you’ve seen the foolishness being re-hashed about the Yankees asking price for beloved catcher Brian McCann.

Yes, it’s true. They wanted either Mike Foltynewicz or Ender Inciarte in the mid-season proposal.

Here are a few interactions that were downright comical. In comes “Dr. Mike”:

Wow, the @Braves are actually dumber than @Yankees. Folt is a below-avg pitcher, and Inciarte is a backup OF at best
— Mike Lustgarten, PhD (@mike_lustgarten) October 22, 2016

I didn't say McCann was great. But for a backup OF who is currently a starter, and a below avg P?
— Mike Lustgarten, PhD (@mike_lustgarten) October 22, 2016

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