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Michael Morse Trade Is Not the Answer to Fill New York Yankees’ Lineup Holes

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The good news for Adam LaRoche means bad news for Michael Morse.

LaRoche agreed to a two-year, $24 million contract with the Washington Nationals (via Washington Post), with whom he had a career year last season. With 33 home runs and 100 RBI, LaRoche was the Nats' most valuable hitter as the team went on to win 98 games.

However, the re-signing of LaRoche and trade for center fielder Denard Span leaves no spot in Washington's lineup for Morse. First base is obviously taken for at least the next two seasons (LaRoche has an option for a third year) and Bryce Harper will slide over to left field to accommodate Span.

That makes Morse expendable, and there should be heavy interest in a player who hit 31 home runs with a .910 OPS and ...

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