Once the stupid lockdown ends, MLB will resemble musical chairs during a power cut. Here's one simple, uncomplicated deal that can happen at the speed of love.
Luke Voit to Phily for Sir Didi Gregorius.
Straight up. No prospects. No players to be maimed later. No fine print. Done on a cocktail napkin. Announced on a tweet. A night move... Out past the cornfields where the woods get heavy, out in the back seat of Hal's '60 Chevy...
Why it works:
1. Both players can use a fresh start in a new city.
2. Didi bats LH, which the Yankees need.
3. Luke hits RH, which the Phillies need.
4. Both are 31. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUKE!)
5. Both are coming off pitiful years, due to injuries. Didi hit 13 HRs and - ugh - .209. Luke hit 11 HR and batted - yeuch - .239.
6. The Yanks need a stopgap defensive SS. The Phillies need a DH.
7. Didi's entering his contract year. Luke is arbitration-eligible.
8. We know Didi loves NYC. Luke looks perfect for Philly.
9. Either Didi has a comeback season, or he gets replaced by a prospect. And if Luke bombs in Philly, there's always another DH.
You could argue that Philadelphia should toss in some coins - Didi makes $15 million, Luke only $4.7 million - but, hey, we're talking clam dip money. Look around. Will the Yankees get more for Luke? Will the Phils find a more interested taker for Didi? I doubt it.
Once the lockout ends, BOOM .
So, Luke, what else did you get? Air fryer?