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Yankees: 3 free agents to sign and 1 to avoid this offseason

By Rucker Haringey

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies throws the ball to first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies throws the ball to first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Yankees free agency rumors, Javier Baez
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images) /

Yankees free agency rumors: Avoid Javier Baez

Baez is an elite power hitter who has already proven his ability to play in the cauldron that is New York City. He’s still a player the Yankees should avoid like the plague in free agency.

The simple truth is that he’s just repetitive with too many other players on the current roster. His career strikeout rate of 29.3 percent should be a huge red flag for the Yankees’ front office. Boone’s lineup needs high contact hitters to improve when the playoffs roll around. Baez is capable of occasional moments of brilliance, but he fails to put the bat on the ball far too often to excel for the Yankees.

Don’t be surprised to see New York used as a tool by Baez’s representatives as he negotiates with other teams. That doesn’t mean the Yankees are actually interested in landing him. Their resources are better spent elsewhere.

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There’s a lot to like about Baez’s game and he’s going to be a difference-maker for someone next season. He’s just a poor fit for what the Yankees need right now. That’s why he’s the most high-profile free agent the team should avoid this offseason.

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