A proposed trade would send one of the New York Yankees' most promising young players out to bring in workhorse starter who struck out 224 last year.

Now, the Yankees have a lost year-plus with Cole, who will aim to return when he’s 35. According to ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney, the Yankees could recoup around 75% of Cole’s contract after taking out insurance, but the $36 million annually (for four more years) will still count against their luxury tax.