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Yankees Acquire Terrance Gore

By Jeff Todd | July 17, 2019 at 2:52pm CDT

The Yankees announced today that they have acquired speedy outfielder Terrance Gore from the Royals. The deal sends cash considerations back to Kansas City.

Gore will not land on the New York 40-man, per the announcement. It seems that the deal was struck after he cleared waivers. Gore was designated for assignment recently.

The 28-year-old will open his tenure with the Yanks at Triple-A. No doubt he’ll wait there until the club has a need for a stolen-base threat and defensive specialist.

Gore, who swiped 13 bags this year in 37 games, will make for an intriguing potential postseason roster weapon for the Yanks. The fleet-footed baserunning expert has appeared in nine playoff games, logging five steals, despite taking just 19 total regular-season MLB plate appearances before the current season.

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  1. Francys01

    6 years ago

    Nice. Speed is very important and with Terrance Gore he will be able to steal a lot of bases.

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    • todd76

      6 years ago

      Nice move. Still need another top of rotation starter to not get bounced in the first round of the playoffs.

      1
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  2. acarneglia

    6 years ago

    Nothing like a deep depth speed demon

    Reply
    • dimitrios in la

      6 years ago

      Yeah. Good move.

      Reply
      • scarfish

        6 years ago

        A lesson learned a la Dave Roberts maybe

        Reply
  3. walls17

    6 years ago

    Designated pinch runners are the best. Hopefully he doesn’t have to get a meaningful at bat like he had to with the cubs last year

    Reply
    • ba2929

      6 years ago

      He hit .275 for the Royals this year. Granted most of those were bunts but he didn’t look completely overmatched this year at the plate.

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      • JDC

        6 years ago

        They weren’t most bunts

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      • hiflew

        6 years ago

        Getting on first base with a bunt is just as good as any other hit or walk.

        1
        Reply
    • DarkSide830

      6 years ago

      he’s been a decent hitter when given the chance this year

      Reply
      • excusemeflo

        6 years ago

        I don’t see him getting a postseason AB for the Yankees unless it’s to bunt.

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          6 years ago

          If the Yankees are healthy for the playoffs, does he make the roster? Solid move with their injuries so far but if the team is healthy, are they taking Gardy’s spot? No.

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        • pjc1966

          6 years ago

          In post season they carry less pitchers, so there are more bench spots. It’s common to carry a speed guy for pinch running duties. I would think Maybin would take on that role, but I guess they want to see how his leg is healed before deciding on that.

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        • Cuso

          6 years ago

          Meh, Maybin still has some speed, but he’s not a prototypical pinch-runner anymore. He’s probably not even your first choice to pinch-run without Gore. He did, after all, get hurt running the bases.

          Reply
  4. cookmeister 2

    6 years ago

    September call up to pinch run.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      6 years ago

      he’s out of options

      Reply
      • Jeff Zanghi

        6 years ago

        Yeah but they’ll just wait until it’s close enough to the postseason, then put him on the active roster so they can utilize him in October – then it’s the off-season so they’d lose/re-sign him then anyway.

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      • spinach

        6 years ago

        With Jeff here: this has nothing to do with anything. They just have to add him to the 40-man before September. There will be no need to option him.

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      • robluca21

        6 years ago

        Yeah but he already cleared waivers so that doesn’t matter. They will add him to the 40 man roster and call him up September 1st.

        With the impending roster reduction next September I wonder if guys like Gore will have jobs at the major league level

        Reply
    • deweybelongsinthehall

      6 years ago

      Agreed plus injury depth especially if Frazier gets traded.

      Reply
  5. reneaguerra

    6 years ago

    Interesting career numbers.

    Reply
  6. its_happening

    6 years ago

    Yankees could use to wheels off the bench. Nice little pickup.

    1
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    • Cuso

      6 years ago

      Hey! Whaddya mean “little?!”

      Reply
  7. Baseballfreak

    6 years ago

    A good depth piece for a stretch run! Great speed, good eye at the plate, decent quality pick up. Now get an ace pitcher and we will be cooking!

    Reply
  8. mizzourah87

    6 years ago

    I’m tired of my Royals being nothing but a farm system for the Yankees!! /s

    1
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    • Chris

      6 years ago

      Huh?

      Reply
    • dcrising

      6 years ago

      Yea curious what other Royals have landed with the Yankees recently…

      1
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    • Old User Name

      6 years ago

      Is it the 1950s again already?

      2
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    • KCChiefs3485

      6 years ago

      From baseball reference…

      All Trades Between New York Yankees & Kansas City Royals

      April 4, 2018. The Kansas City Royals traded Cody Asche to the New York Yankees for player to be named or cash.

      December 8, 2011. The New York Yankees purchased Cesar Cabral from the Kansas City Royals.

      August 11, 2000. The New York Yankees traded Wilson Delgado to the Kansas City Royals for Nick Ortiz (minors).

      July 30, 1993. As part of a 3-team trade: The New York Yankees sent John Habyan to the Kansas City Royals. The Chicago Cubs sent Paul Assenmacher to the New York Yankees. The Kansas City Royals sent Tuffy Rhodes to the Chicago Cubs.

      December 8, 1983. The New York Yankees traded Steve Balboni and Roger Erickson to the Kansas City Royals for Duane Dewey (minors) and Mike Armstrong.

      March 24, 1982. The New York Yankees traded Dennis Werth to the Kansas City Royals for Scot Beahan (minors).

      May 16, 1976. The New York Yankees traded Larry Gura to the Kansas City Royals for Fran Healy.

      May 5, 1974. The New York Yankees purchased Fernando Gonzalez from the Kansas City Royals.

      December 7, 1973. The New York Yankees traded Lindy McDaniel to the Kansas City Royals for Lou Piniella and Ken Wright.

      Yeah, you’re statement rings true…. 😐

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      • Sherm

        6 years ago

        I thought the Yankees got Maris from the Royals.

        Reply
      • Sherm

        6 years ago

        Oh, KC Athletics…nm

        Reply
      • thecoffinnail

        6 years ago

        You went through all of the trouble of writing that because you can’t spot a joke. Next time give somebody the benefit of the doubt. When you see a comment like that say to yourself “would a semi-knowledgeable *insert team name here* fan really think that?” If the answer is no then just move along.

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        • Cuso

          6 years ago

          Not all that clear that he was joking. There was no point or catch to the joke. It just sounded like vacant bemoaning and was called on it.

          Your white-knighting is more annoying than the original comment, though.

          Reply
        • KCChiefs3485

          6 years ago

          Actually it was a copy and paste job. No real work was done.

          1
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    • KCChiefs3485

      6 years ago

      If you happen to be referencing losing free agents to the Yankees….

      Since 2000 the Yankees have been able to pry away:

      Buddy Carlyle – 12/23/2003

      Mike Kelly – 2/3/2004

      Doug Mientkiewicz – 1/8/2007

      Brian Anderson – 11/27/2010

      Billy Burns – 1/3/2019

      Sorry, try again next time.

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      • kcpaul

        6 years ago

        Probably referencing the old KC A’s. Back then, a person could own multiple teams. There where many trades between the two teams that were more than lopsided. The A’s were essentially the Yankees farm team and it’s a big reason they dominated for so long.

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        • KCChiefs3485

          6 years ago

          I get what you’re saying but dude said “royals” and his user name has “87” in it which I assume, as most others would, is a date of birth year. No way he was referencing the KC A’s

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        • kcpaul

          6 years ago

          Old biases die hard. KC A’s left in the 50s but I heard the stories from my dad 30 years later.

          Reply
      • Gettin greedy

        6 years ago

        Nothing special there.

        Reply
  9. Lucky-Arm28

    6 years ago

    August move being made in July is so weird with the single deadline.

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    • Chris

      6 years ago

      True. I kinda forgot about that.

      Reply
  10. Yankeepatriot

    6 years ago

    I wonder if the Yankees analytics team sees something in gore that can help the team

    Reply
    • jrad2007

      6 years ago

      Yea speed and defense. He will be deployed when they have a lead late in post season games as a defensive replacement and pinch runner. That’s what they see

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    • jb19

      6 years ago

      You think the analytics team has the ability to somehow figure out that he’s good at stealing bases? That would be cutting edge.

      Reply
    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      6 years ago

      It’s also to keep Clint Frazier down so they don’t have to use another one of his options.

      Reply
      • connorreed

        6 years ago

        A player has three options. Only one can be used per season, and once it’s used, the player can be optioned as frequently as needed.

        Clint Frazier has been optioned by the Yankees on six different occasions, but only in two seasons, so he has one option left. Whether the Yankees leave him in AAA the rest of the year or call him up and option him back down four more times this season, he’d still have one more option left.

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      • robluca21

        6 years ago

        They used it already when they called him up

        Reply
  11. stansfield123

    6 years ago

    The Yankees acquire a base running specialist every year. Then they don’t use him.

    Reply
  12. Jeremy1593

    6 years ago

    This is a very under rated move , cashman is a genius come playoff time this is gonna go down as the best trade deadline pick up

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    • Bocephus

      6 years ago

      lol

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    • connorreed

      6 years ago

      Why do you think the 2014-15 Royals & 2018 Cubs had Gore on their postseason rosters lol? This is nothing new. This is literally what Terrence Gore does, and many GM’s have thought of the idea before.

      Not sure how a guy will literally do nothing but pinch-run and MAYBE get a plate appearance or two (if he’s ever called up at all) will end up being the “best trade deadline pickup”.

      Reply
  13. sheff86

    6 years ago

    Maybin must be real bad off.

    Reply
    • robluca21

      6 years ago

      This move has absolutely nothing to do with maybin. Not sure how you would even correlate the two

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  14. echozulu88

    6 years ago

    Watch out Aaron judge

    Reply
  15. bobtillman

    6 years ago

    John Sterling better watch the rhyming home-run calls…..(of course assuming Terrance ever hits one)…..

    Reply
    • Captain Dunsel

      6 years ago

      “That’s a fence clearance from Terrance!”–what’s wrong with that?

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      • ColossusOfClout

        6 years ago

        Nice lol

        Reply
      • jolink65

        6 years ago

        Terrance gores the pitcher!

        Reply
    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      6 years ago

      First row along the left field foul poul will be called “Gore Terrace”. Maybe even the second row too. You’re welcome, Sterling!

      Reply
  16. pt57

    6 years ago

    Who gets bumped off the playoff roster?

    Reply
    • pjc1966

      6 years ago

      Cessa.

      Reply
    • thecoffinnail

      6 years ago

      Benny “The Jet” Rodriquez has probably lost his one and only chance at joining the Yankees. When asked about how the decision between the two was finally made Yankees asst. traveling secretary George Costanza stated “I have one word for you, Cotton, Gore loves the idea of a cotton uniform and Rodriguez actually suggested tweed. We can’t have a rabble-rouser like that on the Yankees!”

      Reply
  17. Stratocaster

    6 years ago

    Good potential speed piece for the post-season!

    Reply
  18. bjupton100

    6 years ago

    I’d have picked him up also. Nothing to lose.

    Reply
  19. andrewf

    6 years ago

    Baltimore should’ve tried adding him, he would’ve been an improvement for them.

    Reply
    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      6 years ago

      They need to focus on the having the worst record for #1 pick next year.

      Reply
  20. Melchez

    6 years ago

    Should have gotten Billy Hamilton. Better defense and speed. Switch hitter.

    Reply
    • AndreTheGiantKiller

      6 years ago

      switch “hitter”

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    • Begamin

      6 years ago

      Hamilton is trash. It doesnt matter if he can switch hit if he cant hit to begin with. Besides, the guy the Yanks actually got costs less and they dont have to give him a MLB roster spot. They’ll call him up near the post season to be a pinch runner and nothing more whereas if you traded for Hamilton he’d take up a bench spot with an already crowded OF

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    • stan lee the manly

      6 years ago

      Exactly why he would cost more. Gore was essentially free

      Reply
      • saluelthpops

        6 years ago

        Hamilton is a switch-stander.

        Reply
      • Melchez

        6 years ago

        “Exactly why he would cost more. Gore was essentially free”
        Cashman shopping at the Dollar store again. Gotta get those cheap deals. Forget spending for a major leaguer. How’s that EE deal working out? Once again Cashman gets what he paid for. .177 LOL

        Reply
        • toomuchpie

          6 years ago

          Ya know, for someone who’s entire schtick is being a troll, you’re not very good at it.

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    • graysondecker

      6 years ago

      There are pitchers that have better batting averages than Billy Hamilton. There are a couple teams that have several pitchers better than him at hitting. All he brings is speed, which he can’t even use on offense.

      Reply
      • Melchez

        6 years ago

        If all Hamilton brings is speed, what does Gore bring? Hamilton is actually a very good defender. So he brings more than speed.

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        • graysondecker

          6 years ago

          Gore brings a .275 batting average, and relatively solid defense. Hamilton is sitting at .216, and has never shown any ability to hit. Defending is great and all, but what does it matter if you can’t help your team produce runs? I’m not saying Terrance Gore is an all-star, but if you’re comparing the two, contracts included, I would certainly pick Gore over Hamilton. Easy decision

          Reply
  21. coldbeer

    6 years ago

    Only Yankees fans could possibly be this excited lol he’s not even on the 40 man roster.

    Reply
    • Begamin

      6 years ago

      It doesnt have to be a blockbuster move for it to be a good one. The Yankees essentially gave up nothing for someone that will potentially help steal bases in the postseason

      Reply
    • Yankeepatriot

      6 years ago

      The move doesn’t hurt at all

      Reply
    • InvalidUserID 2

      6 years ago

      90 feet is a big deal in the postseason.

      Reply
      • saluelthpops

        6 years ago

        Agreed. Just ask the Yankees about Dave Roberts.

        Reply
      • tharrie0820

        6 years ago

        Not so much anymore with how the games changing. Or are we pretending the majority of runs aren’t scored off of HRs?

        Reply
    • rocky7

      6 years ago

      Coldbeer…warmbeer…still STANKY!

      Reply
    • jolink65

      6 years ago

      Gore is lethal as a pinch runner. How many players are faster than he is around the bases? He was a great weapon for the Royals and hopefully Boone can use him the same way.

      1
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      • connorreed

        6 years ago

        According to StatCast, eight – Tim Locastro, Byron Buxton, Trea Turner, Myles Straw, Isaac Galloway, Roman Quinn, Jon Berti, and Garrett Hampson.

        Reply
  22. Louiebeans

    6 years ago

    Guess they slapped crap on the wall and his name stuck? Typical Yankee move.

    Reply
    • toomuchpie

      6 years ago

      Get out more often.

      1
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      • Louiebeans

        6 years ago

        I have I haven’t watched one Yankee game this season.

        As long as Bretts in Louiebeans is out.

        In the end same sob story.

        Gardner 0-20 in PS.
        Yankee Pitching falls flat. Save myself the grief

        Reply
  23. gomerhodge71

    6 years ago

    Don’t underestimate this move. Quintin Berry 2.0.

    Reply
  24. Dkaner

    6 years ago

    This is nothing move. There’s no guarantee he is even added to their playoff roster & really appears to be a depth signing Incase the injuries are still haunting the team. If he is on your roster come playoff time, it means someone is hurt who is a much better player. Only a Yankee fan can see this as a positive.

    1
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    • rocky7

      6 years ago

      Amazing how all the Yankee hater experts come out when the Yankees make a move…..why don’t you all go get ready for the next pumpkin tossing contest or something else of equal importance in your useless lives!

      1
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      • Bocephus

        6 years ago

        There’s the famous rocky to the rescue of all Yankees fans. Instead why don’t you put on the cape Grammy made you, and go rescue a cat stuck in a tree blankman.

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  25. Mr. E Team

    6 years ago

    Send him to the international league so he can steal 1st base.

    Reply
    • connorreed

      6 years ago

      That rule is in the Atlantic League, which isn’t affiliated with MLB or MiLB.

      Reply
  26. whyhayzee

    6 years ago

    He’ll get picked off in the ninth inning of the wild card playoff game for the final out.

    1
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    • Robertowannabe

      6 years ago

      Indians 1st Baseman: “Real hard to steal second with your shoe untied”

      Gets even for Willie Mays Hayes getting picked off first 🙂

      Reply
  27. driftcat28 2

    6 years ago

    Postseason pinch runner

    Reply
  28. jorge78

    6 years ago

    The Yankees pick up a AAA outfielder and it generates 57 comments in two hours.
    Only in America!

    Reply
    • Old User Name

      6 years ago

      And people wonder why there are so many Yankees articles.

      Reply
    • Melchez

      6 years ago

      That’s why MLBTR has so many Yankee rumors. Makes the fans happy.

      Reply
      • Begamin

        6 years ago

        conspiracy theorist melchez back at it again

        Reply
  29. kenneth cole

    6 years ago

    Ahhh yes the new Eric Young Jr. Rico Noel guy lol

    Reply
  30. bradthebluefish

    6 years ago

    Too many outfielders!

    Reply
    • Begamin

      6 years ago

      in AAA?

      Reply
  31. Nick Stevens

    6 years ago

    They couldn’t lure Peter Bourjos out of retirement?

    Reply
  32. ElMagoN9ne

    6 years ago

    Terrance Gore is known for wearing 0. Since it’s taken is it possible for a team to have a player with 0 and the 00? Since 1-10 is taken and the only other number he’s ever been is 1 when he was on the cubs

    Reply
  33. king beas

    6 years ago

    Yankees fans acting like they got something more than a pinch runner lol

    Reply
    • ElMagoN9ne

      6 years ago

      He’s the ace killer. His first career hit was off max Scherzer.

      Reply
  34. Bjoe

    6 years ago

    Cash considerations can mean as little as $1

    Reply
    • KCChiefs3485

      6 years ago

      Yep. Ask Jason Larue.

      Reply

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