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River Ave. Blues ยป Heyman: Yankees are “weighing a run” at Kendrys Morales

Heyman: Yankees are “weighing a run” at Kendrys Morales

November 14, 2013 by Mike 51 Comments

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Via Jon Heyman: The Yankees are “weighing a run” a free agent first baseman/DH Kendrys Morales. Their scouting reports grade him out as a solid defender and a positive in the clubhouse. The Mariners did make him a qualifying offer, so the Bombers would have to forfeit a high draft pick (18th overall) to sign him.

Morales, 30, hit .277/.336/.449 (116 wRC+) with 23 homers in 657 plate appearances. He’s a true switch-hitter who produced against both lefties (118 wRC+) and righties (115 wRC+). Obviously his bat would help New York’s lineup, but … I don’t get it. The Yankees don’t need another first baseman/DH, especially not one that will require a sizable contract (Morales is a Scott Boras client) and forfeiting a draft pick. They might have inquired but Morales really doesn’t make sense for the current roster. Due diligence, I assume.

Looking for the extra 200 innings
Scouting The Trade Market: David Freese

Filed Under: Asides, Hot Stove League Tagged With: Kendrys Morales

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