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How long can the Yankees put up with Didi's bad defense?

When Derek Jeter retired at the end of 2014, the Yankees were faced with the task of finding a new shortstop for the first time since the '90s. The market wasn't exactly stacked with shortstops available through free agency, so the Yankees entered into a three-way trade to bring over Didi Gregorius. Though not known for his bat, Gregorius was thought to be an offensive and defensive upgrade compared to 2014 Jeter. The season is still young, but so far, this hasn't been the case. His batting average is hovering around the Mendoza Line, his fielding has been shoddy at best, and he's made a number of base running errors.