Yankees news: Max Fried, pickoff master
Max Fried showcased his elite pickoff move by catching Josh Jung off base during the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers, drawing praise from Yankees legend Andy Pettitte, who claimed Fried's move surpasses his own. Meanwhile, reliever Camilo Doval has struggled in his second season with the Yankees, posting a high home run rate and seeing reduced playing time. The Yankees' farm system and draft outlook were also discussed, with Gerrit Cole's rehab progress reassuring and Aaron Judge and Ben Rice ranking highly in MLB's Hitter Power Rankings.
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