Yesterday's acquisition of Dustin Ackley was likely more about potential upside than a move for immediate convenience. The Yankees had a opportunity to land a former second overall pick, a player who has struggled this season but who five years ago was a borderline top-10 prospect in the game. As Nick pointed out yesterday, the two players going the other way were expendable, even if Ramon Flores made a positive impression in his time here and Jose Ramirez is a tale of yet-unfulfilled promise himself. Neither player looked a long-term fit on the Yankee roster.
What will Dustin Ackley's role be the Yankees?
