The New York Yankees finally have called up first baseman Chris Gittens. This call-up solves two problems immediately. Gittens, .283/.486/.585 at the Rail Riders this season can take over first base and move DJ LeMahieu back to second base. It also replaces no production from a first baseman to a good hitting performer. The odd man out will be Rougie Odor that has not been hitting.
I thought that bringing Mike Ford instead of Gittens was a mistake from the beginning of the season. Gittens addition does not add a lefty to the lineup, but it does add a bat that can hit and hit for power.