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Yankees Considering Matt Diaz for Platoon Outfield Role

Dec 6, 2010 – 3:56 PM
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Yankees are considering free agent Matt Diaz as a right-handed alternative to Brett Gardner and Curtis Granderson in the outfield.

Diaz, who was non-tendered by the Braves last week, has been a valuable reserve for Atlanta the last few years. He has strong platoon splits, with a .907 career OPS against left-handers compared to .710 against right-handers.

The lefty-swinging Gardner, meanwhile, has a .691 OPS against lefties, while Granderson checks in at a paltry .621 that looks even worse compared to his .890 OPS against righties.

Diaz would essentially fill the shoes of Marcus Thames, who held down the role of right-handed platoon partner in the outfield last season.


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