3 moves for the New York Yankees this offseason
By David Hill
Sign Corey Seager
The New York Yankees have been linked to Corey Seager since the start of the offseason. They need to make that happen.
General manager Brian Cashman specifically pointed out that shortstop was an area that needed to be addressed in free agency. Gleyber Torres is being shifted to second, leaving short wide open for a key addition.
Seager would be exactly that. Although he may never be a Gold Glove winner, he would be better defensively at short than Torres. His power bat is sorely needed in the Yankees’ lineup, as is his ability to work a count and make contact. While the Yankees as a whole were reliant upon the home run last year, Seager would give the team a different dynamic in the lineup, and one that they need more of.
There are some concerns. Seager has struggled to stay healthy at times, although his broken hand last season can be considered a fluke. Nonetheless, his left handed bat would help balance the lineup, and with the short porch at Yankee Stadium, he could have a truly explosive breakout season.
The New York Yankees have made it a point to say that shortstop is a priority and they have been considered the most likely landing spot for Corey Seager. It is time to make that happen.