The ONE MISSING PIECE in the Yankees Infield AND Lineup || NFL Week 16 Previews

[@jesuskingchavez4274]

MERRY CHRISTMAS YANKEE FAMILIA!

[@raymiller8487]

I was upset when Soto signed with them. But honestly, now I am glad the Yankees did’t get him and freed up enough money to bring in the talent they have. Like the old adage says, “There’s no ‘I’ in team”. And that’s pretty much what the Mets have so far - an uber-expensive ‘I’. Just my take.

[@tonyperkins-stocktonhearin1190]

They didn’t want to to lock up 1st base for the next three seasons. Why…because they are going to go hard for Tucker in the off season. If they get him, they will move Bellinger to 1st base

[@161riverave.4]

THAT IS LIKELY THE LONG GAME. THE BIGGER PICTURE.

[@cniplus9549]

​@@161riverave.4I'm trying to understand why the Yankees haven't put a first basemen glove on Spencer Jones in the minors to make him a OF/1B option next year just in case.. he's played to position at Vandy I'm not understanding that.

[@WinkDaMan07]

Vlad Jr is a free agent after the 2025 season!!!

[@lidisi2219]

​@cniplus9549 because they have mediocre scouts and coaches..otherwise they shouldn't been getting players from other teams...after Texeira they never developed a descent player..Greg Bird was not good..until Rizzo came to Yankees no other player have showed potential in the minors..

[@DeadRebounds]

@@WinkDaMan07he said he doesn’t want to be a yankee?

[@scottsmith1455]

The key to this lineup is the kid Dominguez. Yankees need a young player to emerge as a real producer

[@Joseph-xq4un]

I think signing Kim or trading for Brandon Lowe would be the best move to sure up 2nd base and keep Chisholm at 3rd. I like Murakami for next season, believe he can play either corner infield position. Bring in Kim in short term prove it deals or be done with Lowe after two, with Murakami next season, sliding Jazz to second. If Bellinger opts in, we can sign Tucker & slide Bellinger to first and use Rice as a 1st/C backup piece.

[@dumbocondo33]

Homegrown guys are essential in todays payroll/penalty environment. They either slot in at a low cost or they’re used to get the guys you want. Judge, Volpe, Wells, Dominguez, Cabrera, Rice, Schmidt, Gil, Loaisiga isn’t bad for anyone’s system

[@chrisschmitt291]

Goldschmidt and Rice should be a solid platoon at 1st base.

[@AbleAnderson]

Greg Bird 2 or Ben Rice? I get them mixed up. The odds of Ben Rice being a star in the league are less than 5%

[@mr.rogers251]

I hope the Yanks get great players but it's all good to me. I'll be cheering for Bombers everyday no matter who is in the lineup. I said we shouldn't sign Soto for that much money back when it looked like he might stay with the Yanks. I think the roster has improved from last season, especially pitching, so I think the Yanks made the right decision letting Soto walk. GO YANKS!!!

[@johnpestano22]

happy Goldy is here i have no issue with it Yankees stadium should help boost his numbers more. he hit 22 homers with 65 RBI last season those numbers should go up 1 yr deal is fine. plus we are flexible for Murakami and Tucker in 26. signing walker to a 3 yr deal is not worth it i rather keep 1B open for Murakami who i feel we'll get.

[@GaryFake-l2z]

I would love to see oswaldo Cabrera play 2nd base this year for the Yankees

[@jackkerfoot8693]

There are two Kim infielders from Korea. One is a FA from SD and the other has been posted by a Korean team. Both are lefty infielders. Kim the FA had a major arm injury and won't be ready to play until April, which is a real risk for future injuries. I think NYY should look at the Kim who was just posted from Korea. As to Durban, he had a great summer league, but he wasn't even ranked as a top 30 NYY prospect.

[@bradpotter3197]

Durban also had a solid year at double and triple a hitting .289 or so with a ton of sb and less than a 10% strikeout rate. Solid defensively.

[@bradpotter3197]

Was ranked at 25

[@oldpapa8215]

Good info,I wasn’t aware of the injury issue.

[@frankmessina534]

So far, I like the way it's going. Lets get that 3rd baseman.

[@OldSchoolBaseballGuy]

Great show Jason...

[@mr.perksy]

Nate Lowe lefty stick with 360 obp. Woke have been perfect for the Yankees, 2 years of control. I don’t think the nationals gave up much. I like Kim and Donovan. Had them both on my fantasy keeper league team the last couple years. Solid players. Both play multiple positions. Kim can steal bases, has some power, and plays elite defense.

[@jacinto-eh7oq]

Don't forget Dominguez in the HR replacement hopes...

[@mikerichardson7053]

Obviously they also have to work a crafty deal for Stroman.

[@mikedarragh7941]

I think Kim had an off year is a very good option at second I'd love to have him

[@scungilliarrabbiata4333]

Really solid points.. I didn’t realize the difference between goldys and walkers obp

[@161riverave.4]

im not sure a lot of people do!

[@daboiwonder212]

Donovan at 2nd would be a big addition.

[@davidsimmons1603]

Bellinger will definitely play first base next year if we get Tucker and that would be fantastic !!!

[@Mr.Rich-k9h]

Paul Dejohn 3rd base

[@Robert-bt1bo]

I agree with you 100% Jason I don't think the Yankees are done are fourth outfielder should Spencer Jones

[@thomasmpalmer6459]

Bill fan all my life not jumping on the bandwagon cause they’re doing good

[@johnpestano22]

keep Stroman for depth in case one of our starters go down we traded a depth piece with Cortes. you gotta keep a veteran piece during the season injuries happen especially with pitchers. right i knew the Mets would be stuck with Soto alone they haven't done anything after his signing. my stance has always been let Soto walk and upgrade everywhere to make us flexible and productive. i like what we have done

[@densnow4816]

Yandy Diaz has best on-base among options. Put him at 3B and we’re good to go.

[@JohnMato-b4q]

Is bohm an option for Yankees ?

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

Getting Alex Bohm.

[@Peppy11769]

Arensdo. He would thrive in NY

[@GaryFake-l2z]

I love this line up and team we have but I don't trust Jason Dominguez in center field

[@161riverave.4]

good thing he will have 2 elite veteran outfielders to protect him! But your concerns are valid.....

[@stoney-wan]

Need to trade him while he still has value cause he ain’t him #bust

[@161riverave.4]

@@stoney-wan who’s gonna replace him then?

[@nicholasaltieri4151]

Just slide Chisholm to second base and plug in Bregman at third base or you can go with Donavan at second and keep Chisholm at third base either way I’ll be fine with

[@rosettaokabayashi2030]

I doubt very seriously that Alex will want to go to the Yankees. Bad Blood ! And I really don't understand why you would want him because y'all and y'all fans have treated him so badly. I doubt he has forgotten that. Stupidity sometimes comes back to bite you. If I am wrong, I will admit it. Money talks, but I just don't see it. And I'm not sure Tucker will go to the Yankees either. Just my opinion

[@StatsRob1975]

I know it's a baseball channel but it's like if you breathe on Patrick Mahomes it's a penalty and they let the Chiefs get away with murder.

[@quellenathanar]

Either 2nd, or 3b. I would like a good hitter, someone who won't K as often. I would love a trade with SD for Luis Arraez. We need a leadoff hitter in front of the thunder. I don't want one of our base stealers in front of Judge. The Yankees aren't gonna attempt to steal with Judge at the plate. If we get our last player, and it's an impact player, the lineup will be better than 2024. It will have no respite, and be circular...just like the mid-late 90's. It won't be the Dodger's gauntlet of 3 first-round HOFers in their prime, but it will be as deep, perhaps deeper if Dominguez can fulfill his potential. Our pitching will be dominant, and I feel we are the team to beat in the AL.. Lets see who we get for the final infield slot, and add a nasty lefty in the pen. I expect a 100+win team.

[@jeffreybogdan4595]

This Michael Massey from the royals could be a good fit. They just got India so not sure where he plays.

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

I'd rather try for Bohm and move Jazz to 2nd.

[@biggie6181]

I remember Jet fans really thought firing Saleh and getting Adams was going to fix things 😂

[@ShawnMichaelMiner1992]

Hi Jason Happy Holidays🎄🎅🏻⛄ I am trying to figure out about DJ ? I think DJ might play at third base🤔 have Jazz at season base🤔 could Ben Rice be the backup Catcher if Austin Walls goes on the IL

[@alakerman7529]

What is going on with Spencer Jones? Why not bring him up and put Judge on 1st?

[@alakerman7529]

Capreara and Perrazza should platoon at 2nd - let the best man win!

[@christiancastillo1875]

Spencer Jones struck out over 200 times in AA ball in 2024. He is nowhere near ready for the majors.

[@NelsonCruz-u3q]

I like Donovan but Arreaz is better hitter and average..

[@mikerichardson7053]

Obviously need a leadoff hitter.Donovan would be the perfect piece.Kim would be great although he probably wouldn't play until mid April.Bregman would be the fantasy pick.

[@rosettaokabayashi2030]

I don't think Alex will go to the Yankees. It's too much bad blood

[@scungilliarrabbiata4333]

Jason correct me if I’m wrong but we lost 2 picks with the fried signing. But didn’t we get 2 back when Soto signed with the Mets?

[@161riverave.4]

we got 1 back with soto signing. teams lose 2, but teams that lose player with QO to another team gain 1 pick.

[@graemehighlander9237]

Again a good take and well thought out. As you know I’m not overly hot on Arenado, which is where all the smoke seems to be. If that is more than just smoke, I know you have said package Brendan Donovan, I can’t see that now as where would Donovan play and if he did who do they then move from the current infield? It would have to be Jazz and I don’t want that or see them moving Jazz. I might have read the situation wrong on the Cardinals listening on Donovan, however I saw that more as a package with Arenado for Luis Castillo, I might be completely wrong tho. I like Kim ….however as he isn’t going to be ready until I think late April and is coming off shoulder surgery (I think might be wrong) it makes me wary. The second and third base market isn’t huge and I don’t mean FA I more mean in general as teams know we need and might either want to much in trade or just won’t listen. I’d pass on Bregman, he is a good ball player but it makes me whince and cringe at the contract he will be wanting (Boras I’d say is to blame there as he is with Alonso) not just the money it’s the years, also as you point out, correctly so imho, he has a QO, the int money is important even if we don’t get Sasaki, still important ……it’s also the draft picks, not just to develop players like what you said with Volpe, Wells and Dominguez but to use in future trades, they can be the difference between a trade getting done or not. I spoke to some Cards fans (don’t hate me for that) and talked about Goldy, Arenado, Donovan, Jo Jo Romero and Stroman …..now Goldy we can leave aside as he already a Yankee, which I have no issue at all with. Donovan they didn’t say much but I could sense their reluctance lol ………Stroman they did come up with an idea, you may think it nuts but here goes …..a Three team trade, NYY - Stl Cards - Az DBacks …..they package Arenado and I suggested packaging Romero (I left Donovan out for obvious reasons) to make it look sweeter to us, they get Stroman, Warren and either Vivas, plus a lower prospect or substitute in maybe Lieter jnr , then they flip Stroman to the DBacks for Montgomery (who we all know the DBacks want shot off) the DBacks would need to eat money obviously as Monty has a player option for 2025 or throw in something else to eat a little less………..I get you might think it nuts and it could well be that it might be a way of offloading Stroman as such …..ok the Arenado contract needs looked at closely as to what the Cards would eat or they get less or have to pop in more and who is responsible for the deferred money. Jason you being more financially qualified than I am will know that better ……it just a way to maybe make the Arenado pill a little easier to swallow as such.

[@seanbrowning616]

Kim or Donavan would be awesome

[@edmundl.oconnell6819]

You trade Clarke Schmidt for Brendan Donovan

[@161riverave.4]

I would, if it were an option....

[@edmundl.oconnell6819]

@ If you have to I’d do Luis Gil if necessary straight up for Brendan Donavan

[@johnpestano22]

we need a backup catcher not sure about Alex Jackson who we got in the Cincinnati deal for Cruz. Ryan Mcmahon and Yandy Diaz i feel we can get too.

[@martinortega8670]

Yankees have this guy jc escarra good player way more better hitter than Trevino he is playing down in dominican republic winter league and is been considering him for mvp which is the best league besides the major and believe me is not that easy hitting down here

[@Platerpus7]

They also got a catcher in the trade with the reds for Trevino

[@StevenNovak-pd7vi]

Thanks!

[@161riverave.4]

thank you!

[@JohnPhillips-v3h]

Ha-seoung kim would be great addition but he just had surgery and will probably miss the start of year

[@garycooper5645]

Goody hit more home runs last year than all Yankees who played the position for them,in what was considered a bad year for him.Can we do better this year,I think so,but if it does not work out we only have him for one year.Get Arraez if we can for 2nd.

[@marcuslatorre6731]

Happy holidays, Jason!!!! Is Brendan Donovan even available? But, yeah. Ha Seong Kim should be a Yankee.

[@161riverave.4]

happy holidays!!

[@BillyJr68]

Would love to see them get Ha Seung Kim. Scrappy player

[@johnnycage1057]

He coming to LA he wants REVENGE on the SD FRAUDRES

[@timphares3061]

Instead of Donovan or Kim, they're going to give us Nolan Arenado.

[@johnclements921]

Any idea what they are going to do with DJ?

[@161riverave.4]

HE WILL LIKELY BE THE ODD MAN OUT....

[@andreyoung4981]

Odd man out meaning? You think they’re going to dfa him or let him clog up a roster spot

[@donjohnson504]

​. DJ is a Booney favorite. I say more clogging. 😊

[@timphares3061]

Do something under the radar like Josh Smith.

[@cameronbennett3584]

Another option I have been thinking of is signing Amed Rosario for 2nd base he's a cheap option, hes not a power hitter but he hits for high average and we have enough power hitters. I know hes not an elite defender but hes better than Gleyber and he can play multiple positions if needed and he has pretty good speed something else the team is lacking in. The other option I have been thinking about is signing Hye-seong Kim the 25 year old infielder from korea he is a left handed bat with good speed and a very good glove hes won multiple kbo gold gloves. They could even sign both and platoon them because Rosario thrives against left handed pitching and Kim is better vs righties. I know neither of them are superstars but they could be good solid pieces, not every player has to be a hall of famer as long as they come in and do whats asked of them. Would I like to sign Bregman or trade for Arennado, yes but I don't see the yankees signing Bregman because of the Q.O. attached to him and the cost of his contact and the same with Arennado unless the cardinals eat alot of his contract, which for that to happen it would cost the yankees in good prospects.

[@rosettaokabayashi2030]

I don't think Alex would go to the Yankees anyway

[@shermigz]

The Yankees got older, not younger. I'm tired of all this nonsense. The Yankees need players who are younger, faster, and can run. They don't have that.

[@bradpotter3197]

None available in free agency or trades. In house candidates are not ready.

[@mbendero]

As bad as Torres was in the field and on the bases how are you going to replace his offense?

[@clarencewilliams8470]

Paul Goldschmidt OBP last year was 302, not 380! His career OBP is 381, which doesn’t matter now because he’s OLD! That 381 OBP won’t help us at all.

[@bernardcorvi2807]

I don’t care what anyone says , I’m very satisfied with the Yankee moves thus far. Get someone for 2nd or third and Done, finally a long and balance attack. Hey maybe Rice grows into the first base or Junior gets an attitude adjustment and becomes a viable 1st base candidate next season.

[@bernardcorvi2807]

Hey, Soto is an excellent player but he’s still 1 guy. Every other team doesn’t have him and their not rolling over and dying !

[@timkinnevy6666]

Arraez is a great option. Or just get bregman 7 yrs. Need 2 lefty releivers for sure

[@161riverave.4]

7 years for Bregman? thats a pass for me....

[@markwatson5113]

Schmidt + Warren for Donavan? Will that get it done?

[@161riverave.4]

i think it might be close....

[@petervalentine3147]

Arenado if Cards will eat $15-16 k of salary.

[@ronpeacock9939]

Facts for the infield... the Yanks have a bundle of guys for 1 spot right now... I know many are down on DJ, but he's also healthy for the first time in a few years.. and if he does get back to being the DJ we had a few years ago.. nobody better and he brings that OBP with him... but at the same time, we have Cabrera, Peraza and Peirea all who play IF who need spots. I don't know how many of them still have options... So that means, if we go outside... probably need to move some of those guys too. I expect the Yanks too also want to add another bully piece or two. I expect things will slow now for them... I was never that high on Walker myself.. the fact that he had a QO attached made him even less attractive.

[@bradpotter3197]

😂😂😂😂😂what are you smoking

[@ronpeacock9939]

@@bradpotter3197 Meat... Brisket is my favorite... Honestly, am I wrong? The DJ LeMahieu that we had a few years ago that earned his contract would be perfect... will he get back to that? We can dream because he has been injured, but I also would not hold my breath. Either way, we have a glut of infielders that we either have to play... or MOVE. If only to free roster spots for guys we intend to play. If you can argue that... good luck.

[@cniplus9549]

My vote and desire is for the Yankees to check in on Brendan Lowe in Tampa Bay.. they may tax us a little bit but give them pictures and maybe Periera

[@161riverave.4]

id be fine with Lowe.

[@robho3308]

Yankees will need a few WALKERS for the new players signed. Probably will need a pitch runner for a homer.

[@161riverave.4]

they only have 2 guys over 34 years old.

[@NewyorkRican2191]

Kim doesn't have a qualifying offer attached to him.

[@161riverave.4]

correct, he does not....

[@mikedarragh7941]

I could see goldy or bellinger getting comeback player of the year

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

Not getting Brandon Donovan.

[@NancyStewart-oz4ry]

Would bringing back Torres be so bad?

[@scottsmith1455]

That is a last resort plan

[@steveburke2656]

Yankees are becoming too right handed hitting centric. They still haven’t learned. They’ll probably bring in Arenado. Meanwhile Josh Naylor was traded to the Diamondbacks for virtually nothing. A power left handed bat at first would have been great.

[@josephpolaster2271]

Congrats on getting my guy Goldy. Look for a huge improvement this year and alot more playing time than people think. He hits to right really well and will save alot of errors too. Apperently evan Donavon can be had but i feel Gil would be wanted. Maybe JoJo can be added to that deal.

[@leudismendoza]

I’m know most people don’t like arraez but him in front of judge will procuce a lot of runs don’t understand this power only idea when it’s proven it hasnt worked out put the ball in play contact hitters judge and Stanton power

[@someoneyoudontknow7705]

Agree 💯

[@JohnPhillips-v3h]

Yankees dont have enough prospect capital to trade for Donovan

[@161riverave.4]

they've got plenty. they gave up no top prospects for any trades this offseason....

[@JohnPhillips-v3h]

@ i understand. That is because other than dominguez they have no top prospects

[@161riverave.4]

@ who told you that?

[@JohnPhillips-v3h]

@@161riverave.4 baseball america, mlb top prospects lists. Google it

[@161riverave.4]

@ that’s one list. Not the gospel

[@kevm243]

No disrespect but you keep saying Brendan Donovan is an aggressive base runner... How? He has absolutely NO speed!! He stole 5 bases last year and he was thrown out 5 other times stealing. In his 3 years in the league he has a total of 12 stolen bases and he's been thrown out 9 times... he's Not an aggressive base runner and has no speed at all.

[@davidlawrence8051]

Bohm

[@Cadzilla_V]

Arraez or Donovan for 2b

[@jamesloverde9889]

Yanks are currently 30 HRS and 90 RBIs behind compared to last year. Bring back the guy who WANTS to be a Yankee and can get close to these numbers! GLEYBER!!!

[@Joseph-xq4un]

I love Gleyber, but he has too many mental mistakes, in the field and in the bases…and an inconsistent bat. Too much of a defensive liability

[@shawnjohnson8675]

Go get Santander and Bregman.

[@astar8285]

Alex Bregman for third

[@nikkolas821]

No bregman rather have Arenado

[@Thecastofthelast]

Arenado would be a disaster tbh, his batting style doesnt play well at yankee stadium

[@rosettaokabayashi2030]

​@@nikkolas821 I doubt Alex will go to the Yankees anyway

[@astar8285]

@@nikkolas821Why Arenado over Bregman. I get you guys don’t like Bregman but he’s not a Astro anymore plus you guys were willing to trade for Tucker which makes sooo much sense to give the Astros good hitters and pitchers but so against Bregman that’s why I hope he comes

[@michaelruggiero8922]

Bregman

[@rosettaokabayashi2030]

I doubt that will happen. Bad blood

[@LorenzoHiguera]

So here's a thought. If we get Kim, there would be no need to secure a third baseman. Just move Volpe to second, where his arm is more suitable. Leaving Jazz at third for his rifle arm and more than suitable defense, and move Kim to short, his natural position. Which, if Kim didn't work out, could then be moved to third, with Jazz to second, and moving Volpe back to short. One deal and saving a considerable amount more money to proceed going forward.

[@markdwest1]

Jason, I think when Boone announced moving Jazz to second and platooning Cabrera and DJ at third he was relaying to us what ownership informed him which is the Yankees are done spending. Some 62m Luxury tax last year could drop by 40-50m this year, cannot overlook the savings. If they can offload Stroman salary then another player addition may be viable.

[@bradpotter3197]

DJ is finished Boone is delusional😂😂😂

[@bradpotter3197]

DJ is finished. Can’t even hit his way out of a paper bag. Unfortunately they owe him so much money….dude was a good player 3 years ago but is a walking hospital ward. Cabrera is a valuable bench piece and no more than that.

[@markdwest1]

@ Boone was speaking not out of delusion but the reality of the talent he has under contract and what ownership likely informed him about further spending.

[@jamesmorales8695]

My personal opinion was and still is, they should've gone after Harper. After this year, they should. It would answer 1st base situation and lefty power. That's a incredible balance with him in the lineup. Lefty, right, lefty. Having Harper would mean 4 lefties in the lineup.

[@kc9384]

Machado at third base and bullpen, and we are done

[@Kennygrooms]

One more move and Yankees will win another pennant

[@Michael-mb1cw]

Sign roki sign Alex bregman Santander Tanner Scott

[@rosettaokabayashi2030]

I doubt Alex will go to the Yankees

[@thomasmpalmer6459]

The Mets are not even a good team in the east the Atlanta Braves are even better than they are right now

[@Yanks4life99]

Luisangel acuna jr from the Mets?

[@thomasmpalmer6459]

Bill fan all my life not jumping on the bandwagon cause they’re doing good

[@Robert-bt1bo]

I agree with you 100% Jason I don't think the Yankees are done are fourth outfielder should Spencer Jones

[@JohnPhillips-v3h]

Ha-seoung kim would be great addition but he just had surgery and will probably miss the start of year

[@thomasmpalmer6459]

The Mets are not even a good team in the east the Atlanta Braves are even better than they are right now