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Around the Horn: DH, OF vets can boost young bats

"I think, traditionally, my best swings are in the middle of the field and slightly off to right-center," Holliday said. "In my career, I've been a pretty good right-center-field hitter. I try to use the whole field, and I think that's favorable for me."

Preparing for duty as the Yankees' designated hitter after signing a one-year, $13 million contract, the 13-year veteran also could see some time in the outfield corners and at first base. His primary objective is to protect Gary Sanchez in the lineup and help an offense that produced just 680 runs in 2016 -- 12th in the American League.