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5 things the Yankees must do if they miss out on Manny Machado

By Rucker Haringey

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after flying out during the thirteenth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after flying out during the thirteenth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Marwin Gonzalez
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 18: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

2. Sign Marwin Gonzalez

Moustakas can play a couple of positions, but Gonzalez can play almost anywhere. His ability to play both corner outfield spots, first base and shortstop makes him a highly coveted free agent.

The Astros initially had some interest in keeping Gonzalez in Houston, but their recent move to sign Michael Brantley takes them out of the running. Houston’s decision not to make their super sub a qualifying offer also means he can be signed without surrendering a compensatory draft pick. That’s an important bonus for the Yankees.

It’s unclear at the moment just what type of deal Gonzalez is looking for. At 29 years of age, this is probably his one big chance to cash in via free agency. That means he’ll be looking for pretty significant dollars and years.

The Yankees would do well to sign him to a four-year contract paying him somewhere around $12 million per season. That’s a hefty price for a guy who hit .247/.324/.409 last year, but he almost provides you an entire bench by himself. For a team that has significant injury concerns already, Gonzalez can provide great value by providing protection all over the diamond.

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