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It wouldn’t be free agency without the best players available being linked to the Yankees. Even though the MLB offseason hasn’t started yet, star shortstop Corey Seager has already been linked to the Bombers.

Jeff Passan on The Michael Kay Show predicts that Corey Seager will be the #Yankees Shortstop next season and command a contract above $300 Million pic.twitter.com/DxShOZ45Xs

— YankeesCenter Podcast (@Yankees_Center)

On the surface, Seager makes all the sense in the world for the Yankees. The Bombers desperately need a shortstop and left-handed bats. Seager is a 27-year old lefty shortstop with an .870 career OPS and postseason pedigree. What’s not to love? Well, there are a few reasons I don’t believe he’s the best fit for the Yanks. Let’s take a look.