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The Over Ponder Ep4: MLB Trade Deadline: Yankees Not Stupid, But There Is Cause For Concern


The MLB Trade deadline came and went - and the New York Yankees didn't do anything! All sorts of hysteria have ensued in NYC from Yankees fans, especially as teams like the Houston Astros did some serious maneuvering - like picking up Zack Greinke! I'm here to walk a few Yankee fans away from their outbursts, but not entirely from their worry, and I'll explain why.

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