The New York Yankees didn't make a move for one of the big-name shortstops in the offseason, but the front office added an impactful bat via trade. At least that was the hope heading into the season with the Josh Donaldson trade.
The Yankees justifiably felt like third base needed an upgrade on both sides of the ball, offensively and defensively. Josh Donaldson wasn't the MVP-type player the Yanks got all too used to seeing in Toronto. Still, his production over the past three seasons was well above average and indicative of one of the better third basemen in the American League.