Sports Illustrated | Max Goodman: The New York Yankees have reportedly had talks about trading for Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman ... but to instead use him as a stopgap shortstop, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. “I know he’s a third baseman, he’s exceptional, but if you added Matt Chapman, you would be improving your defense on the left side of the infield,” Olney said. “And I know the Yankees have talked a little bit about this internally. Look, can Matt Chapman play shortstop?” He also notes that he thinks the Yanks will land either Matt Olson or Matt Chapman this offseason.
Around the Empire: Yankees news - 12/31/21
