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By Zach Pressnell
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The New York Yankees have been one of the better teams in the league for the last few seasons, but they haven't made any big moves over the course of the offseason.
They need to be targeting a big move or two in the coming weeks. Cody Bellinger should be their top priority, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Yankees pursue an ace to add to their pitching staff, too.
CBS Sports' RJ Anderson predicted the Yankees would land a trade for Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore in the coming weeks.
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"The Nationals' new front office hasn't yet altered the roster in a meaningful way. Gore, now with just two seasons of team control remaining, makes sense as the first big domino to tip over," Anderson wrote. "He's posted a league-average ERA in 89 starts over the last three years, all the while maintaining the perception that there's more chicken left on the bone.
"There's probably something to that belief given he's a lefty with four average or better pitches. Any number of teams would make sense for him depending on where Valdez, Peralta, and some others mentioned above wind up."
The Yankees need to add a controllable ace to their pitching staff, as there are massive question marks surrounding Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, and Carlos Rodon.
Adding Gore would likely cost them Will Warren, a top prospect, and more, but it would be worth it if the Yankees see Gore as a potential ace of the future. Adding him alongside Max Fried for years to come would form a formidable duo at the top of the rotation in the Bronx.
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