On the day of the trade deadline, the Yankees stood 58-44, six games ahead in the AL East. From a standing perspective, dramatic roster moves seemed unnecessary. The team had holes at second base and in the starting rotation, but even those weaknesses didn’t appear dire. And so general manager Brian Cashman pulled the trigger […]
Day: October 13, 2015
Where do the Yankees put Greg Bird?
The Yankees are in a tough position. They have three good players and two spots to put them. This season, Mark Teixeira bounced back to hit .255 with 31 home runs in just 111 games with exceptional defense. He is clearly a player that needs to be starting for the Yankees at first base. Alex Rodriguez […]