New Yankee Luis Garcia Jr. posts heartfelt goodbye to Nationals

Before he puts on a Yankees uniform, he said his goodbyes to the city he called home for seven seasons in a post on social media.

The Nationals system is light on pitching and this deal gives them some potential contributors for their bullpen in a few years.

The Yanks' newest bat is an impactful offensive player capable of hitting in the middle of a contender’s lineup.

Nationals slugger Luis García Jr. says he is 'both sad and happy' to prepare for trade to Yankees  Toronto Star

Nationals slugger Luis García Jr. says he is 'both sad and happy' to prepare for trade to Yankees  AP News

Luis Garcia Jr. brings an NL-leading .560 slugging percentage to the Yankees, but his fit alongside Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice raises questions.

Luis Garcia Jr. trade grades: Yankees add slugger, Nationals get pitching help  USA Today

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the New York Yankees made their first big move.The Yankees are acquiring first baseman Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals for pitchers Jack Cebert, Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz and Jake Bird. The deal gives New York a crucial offensive upgrade, while Washington is taking

Luis Garcia Jr. Trade Grades: Yankees Land Big Lefty Bat They Needed  Sports Illustrated

García will bring left-handed power to a lineup that desperately needs it

Sources: Yankees acquire Luis Garcia Jr. in trade with Nationals  ESPN