MLB Rumors: What bold predictions will come true for the Yankees?

Let’s make some bold predictions about the Yankees, because why not?

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 3: Dellin Betances #68 of the New York Yankees pitches during the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 29: Greg Bird #33 of the New York Yankees follows through watching in an MLB baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on August 29, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Chicago won 4-1. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /

3. Both Greg Bird and Luke Voit will lose at first base

One of the most interesting Spring Training questions for the Yankees is who will emerge as the starter at first base when the regular season begins. The front office would love to see Greg Bird win the job with his left-handed bat, but Luke Voit’s torrid finish to the 2018 season gives him momentum heading into 2019.

Our prediction is that when October arrives we’ll all feel a little bit silly regarding how much attention we paid to the battle between Bird and Voit. Just like left field, first base should be a relatively easy position to upgrade ahead of the trade deadline. Again, the Yankees will need to take on a little extra salary, but finding a veteran bat who can outperform Bird and Voit shouldn’t be too difficult for Cashman.

Admittedly, it’s very possible that a productive platoon emerges here. Voit can handle left-handed pitching and, in theory, Bird can punish right handers. That might be the most likely outcome.

Cashman and Boone won’t sit around and watch both guys scuffle for more than half a season though. If first base isn’t a productive position for the Yankees when the All-Star break arrives, look for the team to swing a deal for a more reliable option.

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