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Is Yankees’ Best Shot at a Playoff Run Platooning Alex Rodriguez, Eric Chavez?

Rodriguez is being paid $29 million this season by the New York Yankees. For the sake of this discussion, let's assume he still has approximately $10 million of salary to be paid through the rest of the regular season. 

For that reason alone, the idea of platooning Rodriguez with Eric Chavez at third base once A-Rod returns from a broken hand seems absurd. But just look at some numbers and consider the possibility for a moment.

In 197 plate appearances against right-handed pitching, as of Aug. 14, Chavez has a triple-slash average of .315/.376/.590 with 13 home runs and 27 RBI. Meanwhile, Rodriguez is batting .275/.346/.425 with eight homers and 27 RBI in 269 plate appearances. 

With Chavez's .990 OPS against right-handers ...

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