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Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Looking for Hot Corner Help, but Why?

Alex Rodriguez's hand broke after being hit by a pitch during the Yankees' trip to Seattle, the Yankee faithful collectively panicked. What were the mighty Yankees going to do without A-Rod? Immediately, that question morphed into, "Who are we going to get?"

The real question is, however, do the Yankees need to get anyone at all?

The obvious candidate to replace A-Rod at third base is Eric Chavez. A six-time gold glove winner, Chavez, now 34, figures to get the majority of playing time at the hot corner as the Yankees peruse the open market for help. Granted, he is not where he once was either offensively or defensively, but Chavez still has a very strong upside.

This season, he is hitting .284 at home and .426 during the day. The caveat ...

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