In an offseason that features the free agencies of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, no player has polarized the Yankees fanbase as Miguel Andujar. The team’s third baseman enjoyed a remarkable season at the plate, but he also showed eyebrow-raising limitations. Recent discussions surrounding the 23-year-old have resulted in a breakdown in communication, complete with opposite camps shouting at each other and refusing to accept common ground, especially when trade possibilities enter the discourse.
It’s time to have a rational discussion about Andujar the player, his strengths and weaknesses, as well as his perception among Yankees fans.