The New York Yankees are officially in the post-Derek Jeter era, meaning that name after name will be brought up as the potential heir apparent to the shortstop role in the Bronx.
According to Sweeny Murti of CBS New York, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins might be the right short-term solution at the right time:
But the more I think about it, the more I’m fascinated by Jimmy Rollins. He turns 36 next week, but has only one year left on his contract in Philadelphia for $11 million. He’s realistically only slightly above average at this stage, both offensively and defensively. But Rollins is also a veteran with leadership skills and some swagger. Those qualities will serve him well as the guy “replacing Derek Jeter.” It’s not a long-term commitment, and if the Yankees are willing to take on the entire salary it might not take a lot in prospect cost to get him.
Per Murti, one NL source says Rollins “would be a good fit there. He can still play. He needs to go where there is a chance to get in the playoffs.”
New York can provide that, and they could very well consider such an arrangement as the offseason wears on.
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