While the Yankees' search for a reliable third baseman grabs headlines, the article highlights two less discussed weaknesses: the team's overall firepower against left-handed pitching and the lack of a clear platoon partner for Jasson Dominguez against lefties.
There are no perfect teams, though the Dodgers sure are trying. Every club enters spring with problems — then adds a few more while in camp. The most discussed Yankees shortcoming as they set out to defend their AL championship is at third base as DJ LeMahieu attempts to prove he still is a major leaguer, much less a starting third baseman, and/or Oswaldo Cabrera tries to demonstrate that he is more than a utilityman.
The Yanks also are vulnerable if something happens to Austin Wells. They would be left with Alex Jackson, who has not been able to stick in the majors as a backup catcher because his offense is so horrific, or Ben Rice, whose defensive acumen has been questioned or a group with zero major league experience, including J.C. Escarra, who the Yankees like. But getting less attention is: 1. Big picture, do the Yankees have enough firepower against lefty pitching? 2. Smaller picture, do they have a platoon partner vs. lefties for Jasson Dominguez? Jasson Dominguez #89 of the New York Yankees in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2024 in New York City.Adam Duvall #14 of the Atlanta Braves bats against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 10, 2024 in Washington, DC.New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham strikes out swinging during the ninth inning when the New York Yankees played the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, September 27, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.
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