The case for Mike Ford as the Yankees’ first baseman

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees have been playing Jay Bruce at first base since the start of the season. The former outfielder is filling in for Luke Voit, who is expected to return in May as he recovers from a partially torn meniscus. However, the Bruce experiment has been far from smooth.

There are plays where he hasn’t looked like a natural, like an MLB first baseman. And hey, it’s not his fault! His primary position is outfielder, although he was never known for his glove at either spot.

Perhaps the Yankees would, or should, go ahead with Bruce as the primary first baseman until Voit returns if Bruce was performing offensively. After all, he is a respected slugger…