If the Yankees are going to turn a magical early-season start into an eventual playoff berth, better production from first base will be paramount.
While offensive issues at first base are far from the only Yankees problem right now, the lack of production--11 HR, .676 OPS heading into play on June 23--is glaring for a team that needs big scoring to offset questions in the starting rotation.
Potential trade market candidates like Eric Hosmer and Yonder Alonso would make big differences, but also could cost major prices.