While it appears Johnny Damon may be returning to give the lineup a needed boost, the Yankees are still in need of a RHB and it just so happens there's a young RHB available in Matt Holliday. While many point out his road splits as an indicator of what he'd provide, a stat called Adjusted Batting Runs, which neuturalizes the advantages of playing at Coors, has him as the 7th best player in the NL. And while we're not sure where he stands in 2008 in terms of defense, in 2007 he had UZR of +13, good for 2nd best among LFers in the NL.
What will it take to get him? Not sure, but we'll probably have a better handle on it after Xavier Nady or Jason Bay go. Since we are a bit thin for upper level talent, perhaps a three way deal that would include sending the under performing Bobby Abreu on his way for prospect(s).
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