After Roderick Arias, New York Yankees Sign Another Exciting International Shortstop Prospect
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The New York Yankees will be looking at 2022 as a season to build. While their wild-card loss to the Red Sox will sting them so far, they will look at leaving that behind as soon as possible. And while their roster seems to be filled out usually, some gaps have emerged this time around; Specifically, at shortstop.
The New York Yankees are preparing for the future with a gusto. Apart from the pursuit of a star shortstop this off-season, the Yankees are looking at young prospects too. They have looked at superstar signings like Carlos Correa and Trevor Story but have also considered their alternatives.
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Luis Suarez – Emergent shortstop for the New York Yankees
Reportedly, the newest addition to the Yankees roster could be the Venezuelan prospect, Luis Suarez. The shortstop slots into the Yankees roster seamlessly and will undoubtedly spend a few years in their farm system before he makes his way to the Yankee Stadium.
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New footage online features Suarez popping a pitch off his barrel clean and long. He goes on to round the bases quickly and is able to make it to 3rd base before we see the ball make its way there too.
I’m told Suarez’s signing bonus is $50K. A scout tells me he’s got 70-grade speed and is a plus defender at shortstop. https://t.co/T0SpxAnodl
— Eli Fishman (@elijfishman) January 16, 2022
Reportedly, Suarez will be making $50,000 as a signing bonus and has quite the speed attributes. Notably, he is not too shabby defensively, either. And while Yankees fans may be clamoring for a signing at shortstop, seeing Suarez in pinstripes may still be a little way off.
Options at shortstop
The New York Yankees have several possible options to undertake on the diamond. They can choose to go for a superstar signing like Carlos Correa or Trevor Story. However, this would mean a significant commitment in terms of money. Further, it could hamper the Yankees’ pursuit of present superstars like Aaron Judge on larger contracts.
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This would, however, provide them with the necessary skill they require and could go a long way in reinforcing their title bid.
The alternative to these is the signing of a stopgap shortstop to allow their prospects from the farm to develop. Prospects like Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Perez have shown strong promise and likely could be ready by the 2023 season. This could mean signing Oakland players like Matt Olson or Matt Chapman to play out of their original position for a season.
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The Bronx will be hoping that the lockout is soon lifted. They need to make signings and lifting the lockout can begin their signings at pace again. But until the MLB signings come through, the Yankees look to be doing all that they can to prevent a situation like this from arising again.