Roster Guesses
Assuming the trade goes through, how will the Yankees fit Marte and Nady on the roster? The first move, adding the two players to the 40-man will probably be accomplished by moving Wang to the 60-day DL. (Ohlendorf coming off the 40-man frees one spot). But, who goes away to make room for these players on the 25-man?
To clear room for Marte, the Yankees have only one logical move, DFA LaTroy Hawkins. One year of Hawkins was a better idea than two years of Vizcaino, but the move didn't work. It's time to admit that and cut him loose. The Yankees could chicken out here and send Giese down, but that would be foolish. Giese has done his job, Hawkins hasn't, the choice is clear.
On the batting side, it comes down to one of two candidates Christian or Gardner. At first glance, the Yankees would probably send Christian down, but that would be a mistake. Gardner has a much higher upside, but he needs to go back to AAA and play every day. Plus, Christian gives the Yankees an option against LHP if they wise up and sit Melky against portsiders. (a very good idea) Platooning Christian and Melky would improve the centerfield picture and Christian gives the Yankees the same speed quotient Gardner does. On days when you play a lefty you could do something like this:
LF-Damon
SS- Jeter
3B- A-Rod
DH- Giambi
RF- Nady
2B-Cano
1B- Sexson
CF-Christian
C-Molina
Should be interesting to watch, probably won't happen until Sunday though.
