The Yankees “ignored” industry-wide concerns about trade-deadline addition Jake Bird, according to scouts who spoke with one team beat writer. Jake Bird, who was acquired from the Colorado Rockies at the deadline last week, allowed six earned runs over two innings — including two home runs — before being optioned to Triple A on Tuesday.

Bird, who was acquired from the Colorado Rockies, has allowed seven runs (six earned) in just two innings over three appearances since joining the Yankees. In the deal with Colorado, the Yankees sent left-handed pitching prospect Ben Shields.

The New York Yankees demoted a pitcher to the minor leagues after he was recently acquired at the MLB trade deadline.