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Hedging Your Bets: the Blessing of Middle Infield Depth

Three years ago, the Yankees’ middle infield depth consisted of Derek Jeter attempting to stand again following a shattered ankle, a helmetless Eduardo Nunez, potentially Luis Cruz, and a whole mess of despair.

It’s accepted knowledge that, in order to build a successful baseball team, franchise, and future, you must be strong up the middle. Three years ago, the Yanks were as weak as a colicky kitten.

Now, all your favorite Yankees prospects are middle infielders. They can’t possibly all find playing time. And that’s nothing but a good thing.

You know the names. Didi. Starlin.