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By Zach Pressnell
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The New York Yankees are reportedly eyeing Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suárez in a blockbuster trade this season. The Bronx Bombers desperately need an infielder to man the hot corner, and Suárez would fill that spot in a huge way.
But the Yankees likely aren't going to be the only team in baseball with their sights set on the slugger.
FanSided's Zachary Rotman recently suggested the New York Mets could swoop in and steal Suárez from the Yankees before they're able to land the star. The Mets notoriously stole Juan Soto from the Bronx Bombers in free agency less than a year ago.
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"The Mets could use a third baseman, and Suarez would check that box. They also could really use more depth in their lineup," Rotman wrote. "Suarez would give them a potent bat to slot in behind the loaded top of their order.
"The Mets' pitching concerns have been front and center, but they're clearly a bat or two short. Outside of the 'Fab Four,' their lineup lacks the depth necessary to win. A Suarez trade would really help the Mets, and stealing him from the Yankees would just be icing on the cake."
The Mets are no strangers to bidding wars with the Yankees. Their farm system has a bit more talent than the Yankees' system does, so if they wanted to steal Suárez, there's a good chance they could make it happen.
But the Yankees are more desperate at the moment. A trade to the Bronx makes a lot more sense than a trade to Queens. But, at the end of the day, the Diamondbacks will likely trade their slugger to the highest bidder.
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