NY Yankees could find an overlooked fix in Kansas City
I’d make the call on Michael Massey if the Yankees decide to look outside the organization for a second baseman. […]
Kansas City second baseman Michael Massey, discussed as a potential trade target for the New York Yankees, has caught the attention of media personality Joel Sherman during an appearance on the Pinstripe Post. Sherman suggested Massey could serve as a valuable complement to the Yankees' lineup, particularly at second base, where he boasts a strong defensive record.
Massey, who received his first major-league Gold Glove finalist nomination, made 114 starts at second base and posted 11 Outs Above Average, ranking second among American League second basemen. The Yankees would be evaluating Massey's defensive abilities, rather than assuming someone from another position could fill the role. At the plate, Massey hit .274/.305/.430 with 13 home runs in 131 games, providing a competent offensive option.
However, his left-handed/right-handed splits do not automatically make him the ideal solution against right-handed pitching. The Yankees should consider Massey's defensive strengths and offensive production as a potential fit, but should not pay an inflated price for an assumed platoon advantage. Instead, the cost should reflect a player who addresses a specific problem rather than becoming a complete leadoff or platoon solution.
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