How Will This Work?
Peter Abraham is reporting that the Yankees will recall Shelly Duncan from AAA today. Nothing against Duncan, he is killing the ball at AAA, but I don't get the move. First off, Andy Phillips has played well and is a much better defender, so I don't think Duncan will start unless the Yankees are suddenly benching Johnny Damon (wouldn't argue against it, but I strongly doubt it) So, Duncan becomes a righty bat off the bench I guess?
The harder part to understand is that Duncan isn't on the 40-man. That means they have to make a move and they are already faced with two moves in the near future when Karstens and Hughes come back from the DL. Looking at the 40-man, I would guess Colter Bean and Bronson Sardinha are the top candidates to be let go, but Bean is scheduled to spot start for Scranton tonight. Sardinha has gone backwards this year and is back in AA, but he is still only 24. Does this mean someone else will be dropped? Is there a trade about to happen? Stay tuned....
