Greg Bird should not be a platoon bat for the Yankees

I don’t know what the proper way to describe Greg Bird’s career so far is. It’s been going for a few years now, yet it feels so short. It definitely hasn’t lived up to expectations, but I don’t believe words like “bust” or even “disappointment” fit either.

There are waves of Yankees fans who are tired of people coming to Bird’s defense, and I can understand that. I’m tired of feeling the need to come to his defense, but that’s what I do. Between the hype and the flashes of his potential, I bought into Bird. And the injuries and misdiagnosis have earned my sympathy.

That’s not to say Bird gets a free pass from me or anyone. It’s just that he gets a little more leeway. I can’t fault the guy for…