The New York Yankees have seen massive improvements from some of their more questioned players – first baseman Greg Bird being one of them. Two years of sub .200 hitting and injury spells have erased what was once a promising start to his career.
This spring, Bird has shown flashes of offensive productivity, not to mention his above-average defensive abilities. But, the fact of the matter is that Bird simply hasn’t been consistent enough to warrant a realistic opportunity to be the opening day starter.
When the Yankees acquired Luke Voit from the St.