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Count on the Yankees chasing these big name free agents in 2019

By Rucker Haringey

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a ninth inning double against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a ninth inning double against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 22: Michael Brantley #23 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Red Sox 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 22: Michael Brantley #23 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Red Sox 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) /

4. Michael Brantley

One of the biggest holes on the Yankees roster at the moment is in left field. Brantley happens to be the best left fielder in this free agent class. It only makes sense that he’ll draw a lot of interest from Cashman.

The biggest question surrounding Brantley is whether or not the Indians will let him leave Cleveland. Of course, it’s his choice, but expect his current team to make a strong play for his services.

If he is willing to leave northeast Ohio, the Yankees could absolutely be his landing spot. They’d love to add a talented left-handed hitter who can help diversify their lineup. Brantley isn’t a classic power hitter, but he is the sort of player who can take advantage of the short right field porch in Yankee Stadium.

More important, he’s a hitter capable of putting up a high batting average. That stat is somewhat out of style, but the Yankees need more guys in the lineup who specialize in making solid contact. Brantley isn’t a guy who will thrill Yankees fans upon signing, but he could come up huge for the team in October.

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