Within less than a week before the pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, Brian Cashman appears ready to dance with a group of players already on contract.
The Yankees still have some question marks as spring training approaches – especially with 3 base and backup catchers – in an interview with the yes network that aired Thursday, Cashman fills those holes inside It sounded like you were trying to get free agent or options before reaching the trade market.
As the roster stands now, the Yankees will hold a camping competition for the third base between Oswald Cabrera, Oswald Peraza, DJ Lemahieu and Yorvit Vivas. Two positions depending on who is pitching the day.
“I don't know how it will unfold,” Cashman said. “I think one of these candidates can show up, or at worst, get into a platoon situation, or at best they can appear in solo shots. If not, there is always a market to play with as we move forward too. .”
The Yankees lifted most of their weight on the roster in December, but many potential infield options have been signed elsewhere since then.
Cardinals are still trying to trade veteran three-baseman Nolan Arenado, but low-cost free agents are still available, but for now the Yankees have said that an internal solution declares itself It seems to be expecting.
“Obviously, there's someone between Peraza, Cabrera, DJ lemahieu and vivas, who's going to take a rep, whether it's second or third, to get a spot,” Cashman said. . “The flexibility and athleticism Jazz offers gives you plenty of opportunity to play it. Whether it's a platoon situation or a solo shot, when someone solidifies it, I'm comfortable. Masu.”
Along the way, Cashman also noted that he acquired Chisholm last summer to be the Yankees' second baseman, but Graber Torres “hate” moving to the third. (Torres said dull at the time. Second base hand.
For backup to Austin Wells, he is called Alex Jackson (along with part of Josetrevino's return and high-straking out reliefer Fernando Cruz) who Cashman invited a non-roster. It was already a backup for the Major Leagues. ”
He also mentioned the younger catcher to “push up the ranks.” Although he was not named, JC Eskara is on a 40-person roster and has fans within the organization.
“We may have people who are in the increasing pain that are really good for us and there may be some really good people who are really good for us right from the gate,” Cashman said.
In the meantime, the Yankees are trying to find a taker from Marcus Stroman to project as the club's sixth starter, but Cashman is a better pitcher than he showed in last year's rough second half. I said that.
“In the end, we feel like we as a team disappointed him that we were behind him. [defensively] At his start, Cashman said. “I don't know what's going to happen. He's here [in Tampa] And I look forward to his contributions like last year. ”
