The New York Yankees are looking for a way to build a powerhouse batting order for the new season. There is a plan being discussed that would allow them to sign star free agent Bo Bichette while keeping their current standout Jazz Chisholm Jr. The challenge is that both players usually play in the same spots on the field. To make it work the team might have to move some players to new positions in the outfield.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a player the Yankees definitely want to keep around for a long time. He has been a big part of their success and is expected to earn a large paycheck soon. One creative idea is to move him from the infield to center field. He has played there before during his time in Miami and showed he can handle the job well. This would open up a spot for a new star to join the team.
The team also has a tough decision to make regarding Trent Grisham. He recently accepted a large one-year deal to stay with the Yankees after having a career-best season. He hit thirty four home runs last year which was much better than anyone expected. If Chisholm moves to center field Grisham might have to move to left field to keep everyone in the lineup.
Adding Bo Bichette would give the Yankees another dangerous hitter to pair with Aaron Judge. Bichette is known for being able to hit almost any pitch and rarely strikes out. Having him and Chisholm in the same lineup would be a nightmare for any pitcher. It would require some awkward shuffling of the defense but many believe the extra hitting would be worth the trouble.
This whole plan depends on what happens with other free agents like Cody Bellinger. If the Yankees decide to bring him back instead the defensive lineup would likely stay the same. However the team is always looking for the best way to win a championship. Fans are waiting to see if the front office can pull off these major changes before spring training starts.