Underrated Yankees: Mel Stottlemyre

Over the weekend, the Yankees made a minor splash when they signed slugging outfielder Jay Bruce to a minor league deal. The signing is smart since it is a cheap contract for Bruce who can be cut very easily. With his deal, he will join a list of late-in-their-career power hitters acquired by the Yankees. These hitters, usually over the age of 30, were former power hitters signed to small contracts with the hopes of bolstering the Yankees power off the bench.

This list excludes players under the age of 30 and more known players including Carlos Beltran, Lance Berkman, and Matt Holliday.

Richie Sexson

In 2008, the long-time Mariner Richie Sexson found himself looking for work after being…