The way Brian Cashman configured the Yankees infield this offseason left me quite perplexed. While it only took below average starting pitcher Shane Greene to land the offensively challenged shortstop Didi Gregorius, I wasn’t in love with the move, but didn’t hate it either. On the other hand, I was livid when he traded one of our best offensive players in Martin Prado to the Marlins for the not so nasty Nathan Eovaldi. Even if Cashman was intent on acquiring Eovaldi, I’m pretty sure it could have been done without giving up Prado, and trading from a position of weakness. He also re-signed Chase Headley to a four-year deal, and everyone’s favorite guy to pick on Stephen Drew to a one-year deal. With this set-up, the Yankees have been getting virtually no offensive production from the two middle infield spots. If the Yankees plan on winning the AL East and contending for a championship this season, either Drew or Didi must go. Unfortunately, Gregorius has not given me any reason to bel...
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