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Message: [QUOTE="DarthGrumpy, post: 3167367, member: 2141"] I think the Yanks will take it easy with Didi for the entire season once he is back, so I see a lot of Dan Hurley for him this season once he rejoins the team within the next 2 weeks. I see LeMahieu filling in for SS/2nd when Didi is resting. He's also insurance in case Urshela runs out of gas. The Bombers need Torres' bat, so he moves to 2nd, though may see time at SS when Didi rests, depending whose glove Boone prefers where. Voit is at 1st. The question is who fills in for him when he needs rest? Morales? Can LeMahieu or even Stanton, assuming the later returns, play 1st on a substitute basis? In the outfield, it's going to be a mess for playing time. That said, I also suspect in light of all of the recent injuries, a 4th Outfielder, which I believe should be Frazier based on what he has to offer, especially getting on base to help create runs when the big bats arise, should be that guy. Gardner, who numbers are way down; but still has a solid glove and has earned this last season in the Bronx, is the defensive sub. Hicks with his reversible bat, great glove and brand new contract is not going anywhere. That leaves Maybin as the odd man out Pitching is the big, big concern as CC is going to be a game-by-game starter based on what is left of his knee. I also agree that Severino may not be back this season and if Paxton does make it back, he'll be lucky to make it through the post-season. German, who has been fantastic, likely will struggle with the workload later in the season, similar to what happened with Severino last season. Plus, he's an unknown in the post-season. The bullpen looks OK as Green seems to have fixed his stuff and Betances looks to be back by the end of June. The depth there has also allowed Champan more rest than normal, which should help his 31 year-old arm in the post season. Thus, while some may think I am insane for suggesting such, which I agree is open to debate, the Yanks can draw from their overload in the bullpen and outfield to land a long-term #1/#2 starter pitcher by packaging Stanton, who contract is huge; but, not as big as the recent Harper and Machado deals, and Betances to a team that needs a power bat and a closer. Maybe a team like the Nats, White Sox or Braves who lost out on the big bats over the winter. Just my 2 cents... [/QUOTE]

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