New York Yankees: Free Agents Who Could Fill the DH Void Left by Jesus Montero
January 19, 2012 · Ken DeJohn · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
A role that once seemed destined for super prospect Jesus Montero, the designated hitter slot in the New York Yankees lineup is now left without someone to fill it.
There are a plethora of options available on the free-agent market, many of which the Yankees have been connected to in the past.
Ideally, the Yankees would love to sign a versatile player capable of spelling Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and even Mark Teixeira occasionally in the field. Unfortunately, not many of those options exist in this season’s free-agent class.
No matter who they sign, it will most likely be on a one-year deal for around $2-5 million.
Let’s take a look at the most realistic options available on the free-agent market.