270 mark in batting average the last two seasons, but those marks have come with not a lot of power and not a lot of walks. Even then, it was only 94 and it came in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Over his four-year MLB career so far, Kiner-Falefa has put up a wRC+ above 90 just once. That means they’re seemingly going with Kiner-Falefa, whose career so far has consisted of light hitting and solid defense.
The Yankees’ meager attempts at acquiring one of the bigger name shortstops available seems to indicate their beliefs that Anthony Volpe or Oswald Peraza or both will stick at the major league level within the next couple seasons. One of the players now wearing pinstripes is the man who, unless there’s some other unexpected move on the cards, will be the Yankees shortstop: Isiah Kiner-Falefa.Ģ021 Stats (with Rangers): 677 PA, 8 HR. However, there was more than Donaldson in that deal for the Yankees. On March 13th, the Yankees and Twins made a high profile deal, headlined by Josh Donaldson coming to New York with Gary Sánchez and Gio Urshela going the other way. Once that ended, it eventually became clear that the Yankees weren’t going to take any of those choices. Then several of those names went off the board before the lockout. There were plenty of choices out there if the Yankees wanted to take them.
#Yankee shortstop 2015 free#
The free agent shortstop class was headlined by stars Carlos Correa and Corey Seager, but also included several second tier options like Trevor Story, Marcus Semien, and Javier Báez. Luckily for them, there were plenty of options available. I do believe it could be one of these five.After Gleyber Torres’ down 2021 season and eventual move back to second base, it became clear that the Yankees needed a shortstop this offseason. I don’t believe that player is Brendan Ryan or Eduardo Nunez. The Yankees are going to need a new starter at short in 2015.
There are others like Yunel Escobar who could be out there too. Does he just have okay offensive skills or can he be an above average producer? His WAR has dropped from 4.8 to just 1.2 last year. At 29 as a free agent, Cabrera could really cash in. Hardy won’t wow anyone with his on-base skills, but right-handed pop from the shortstop position is never a bad thing.Īsdrubal Cabrera: After his 2011 breakout campaign, his average, slugging, RBI, homers and doubles have all declined. He’s hit 20 or more home runs in five of his nine years. Hardy: Hardy is a steady, Gold Glove-caliber fielder. He isn’t the best fielder, but the A’s may not be able to afford him. 297 career hitter against left-handed pitching. On a side note, he can play second and third as well as short so he could be an option all over the infield. Jed Lowrie: Lowrie will turn 30 this year and enjoyed his best and healthiest season of his career. Drew is a left-handed bat, which always plays well at Yankee stadium. The Yankees could just add him right now, have him play all over the infield if he’s willing and then take over duties in 2015. Stephen Drew: Yes, he’s on the market right now, and he’s looking for an opt-out in his deal for this season. If the Dodgers want him and Ramirez wants to be there I can’t see him leaving, however, if he were to, the Yankees would have to be interested in the 31-year-old with his kind of hitting ability. Ramirez says he wants to be a Dodger for life, though he could find himself playing third between Dee Gordon and the newly signed Erisbel Arruebarruena.
Hanley Ramirez: I don’t think he will hit the market, but as of this moment, he’s eligible. I’m not sure that option currently exists on the roster, but the potential free agent class in 2015 is pretty deep. Just like the New York Yankees organization, we need to think about who may replace him. I’ve watched Jeter’s entire career, going from baby-faced rookie to All-Star to captain to legendary Yankee. Yeah, I’m not thrilled about Derek Jeter retiring. Hardy (2) doubles in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore, MD, USA Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J.
0 kommentar(er)
