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Realistic Expectations for Curtis Granderson’s Early-Season Replacements

Granderson is going to be out until the beginning of May with a broken forearm, which, along with Mark Teixeira's wrist injury, has caused Yankees fans to panic about the upcoming season.

It's impossible to pretend the Yankees aren't in trouble with their two best power hitters out for at least the first month of the season. But given that Granderson and Teixeira are out, what is reasonable to expect from their replacements? This article looks at what to expect from Granderson's replacements in left field, as Brett Gardner will likely shift to center field.

The three most likely replacements to fill in in left field are all right-handed: Matt Diaz, Melky Mesa and Juan Rivera.



Diaz has spent most of his career in Atlanta. ...

Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - New York Yankees


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