November 19, 2025
MISTAKE?: Yankees’ Qualifying Offer BACKFIRES as Trent Grisham ACCEPTS Huge $22M Deal
Locked On Yankees - Daily Podcast On The New York YankeesAbout this episode
New York Yankees blindsided by Trent Grisham’s $22 million qualifying offer acceptance—can their offseason plans recover? Grisham’s blockbuster salary throws the Yankees’ payroll and roster structure into disarray, leaving front office leadership scrambling as Jason Dominguez’s future becomes uncertain. Did Brian Cashman’s gamble for an extra draft pick backfire and jeopardize key free agency moves? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon break down the ripple effects of this surprise deal and analyze how it impacts the Yankees’ pursuit of stars like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger. The hosts discuss the changing MLB media landscape, from streaming shakeups with ESPN and Netflix to Peacock’s controversial playoff coverage. Plus, major trades across the league—including Taylor Ward for Grayson Rodriguez—and debates about the worst contracts in baseball history fuel a lively, insightful debate. Can the Yankees adapt before the luxury tax looms large? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.