Free agent fits for the Yankees
Travis Hafner #48 of the Cleveland Indians hits an RBI single during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field. July 6, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
Pitchers and catchers report in just a few weeks and you can almost smell the freshly cut outfield grass that signals the start of baseball season. Still the local teams have a few holes – and the time to fill them – before the new season begins. First up, the Yankees:
Of the few big gaping holes the Yankees have in their lineup, as currently constructed, designated hitter is the biggest. And most gaping. If the season started today, Eduardo Nunez would likely fill the vacancy. With seven career home runs and a .701 on-base plus slugging percentage, that's not ideal. But there are at least two available free agents that would likely cost little money but could be potentially valuable:
Austine Romine. Chris Stewart. Francisco Cervelli. Are you excited yet?
If not, there are some free agent options that could provide an upgrade over a trio that's posted a .246 average with 9 home runs in 860 combined career at-bats:
Brian Cashman has proven adept at building a strong bench. But Russ Canzler and Nunez aren't exactly Eric Chavez or Jerry Hairston Jr. Still, late in the offseason is the perfect time to pluck veterans to fill out your roster:
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