Juan Rivera was released today and Lyle Overbay made the team:
"There’s going to be platoon action somewhere in the lineup, so why can’t it be at first base? Overbay starts and plays there against RHP with Youkilis at third, and against lefties Youkilis can slide over to play first with someone like Ronnier Mustelier or Jayson Nix playing third.
Does that sound like a better scenario than any one that includes Rivera?"
It doesn't sound like a particularly better option because it involved "someone like Ronnier Mustelier or Jayson Nix."
No offense to people like Ronnier Mustelier or Jayson Nix.
"Maybe, maybe not. But that’s where the Yankees stand when it comes to filling out their bench this season; just trying to find the right mix of guys who can hopefully be league average. It’s not like Rivera or Overbay are going to put the lineup on their backs and carry them until Teix returns. Maybe the defensive skills are enough to give Overbay the nod and Rivera the ticket outta town."
That's just what happened.
If Teixeira's injury is severe, the Yankees make a (much-criticized) trade for Morneau.
Why not wait and see what happens with Teixeira's injury?
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