The Next Yankee Shortstop
By: Eric
Vanemon
With
the retiring of Derek Jeter, the biggest whole in the Yankee lineup is without
a doubt shortstop. It will definitely be odd not seeing the Captian at short
but who exactly will we see there in 2015?
It
seems like a lot of people want to see Troy Tulowitzki take the role, however
how much would the Yankees need to trade to get him? Would the price be right?
Luckily there are other options.
Asdrubal
Cabrera is a free agent. Coming off a season with a .241 batting average with
14 home runs, he may just be the best option. With 9 of his 14 home runs coming
as an Indian (before being traded to the Nationals) he could probably take
advantage of the small Yankee ball park. Though for the righty to use this to
benefit him, he would have to sharply pull a ball of hit some opposite field
bombs. There is of course some worry as he batted .229 after being traded to
the Nationals as he was possibly affected by seeing all new pitchers.
But,
if Cabrera isn't the guy the Yankees are looking for there is Starlin Castro
who may be available for trade. Castro is a career .284 hitter coming off a
season where he hit .292 with 12 home runs and 65 RBI’s. Being that the Cubs
have quite a few solid infield prospects, Castro could very well find himself
dawning Yankee pinstripes next season.
Any
way you look at it, it's tough to tell just who it will be. Regardless, we are
in for some serious excitement during this offseason!
-@eric_vanemon
or @skinnysabathia
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