
After a disappointing 2019 season, there’s a lot of speculation to whether the New York Yankees will resign shortstop Didi Gregorius. He’s finally a free agent, but many fans say that the team should let him walk. I think that the Yankees would really regret letting him go, and here’s why:
Perfect Swing
I know it’s one of the most basic and cliche things to say about a lefty, but Didi really does have a perfect swing for Yankee Stadium. He usually pulls the ball, and with the short porch in left, it doesn’t take much for the ball to go out.
Losing him would really affect the run production at home.
Tommy John
Didi missed the first two and a half months of the season due to undergoing Tommy John surgery. He never really got a Spring Training like the other guys, and he also just wore out at the end of the season.
If he had a full offseason to prepare, he would of played a lot better. He only had a few weeks of training to get ready for the season, and that’s not nearly enough for a pro player.
Great Glove And Smarts
Didi has a really good glove and is a smart player. He had a .979 fielding percentage in 2019, just six total errors and most were early on.
He’s a great base-runner and always knows where to throw the ball in the field. On offense, he is very disciplined and doesn’t chase a lot compared to his teammates.
Helps Solve First Base Problem
By keeping Didi Gregorius, it helps solve the first base dilemma. Didi and Gleyber would be up the middle while DJ LeMahieu would get most of the starts at first.
First base is where DJ played in the postseason, and he played magnificent. Maybe the Yankees trade Luke Voit and Greg Bird while keeping Mike Ford for lefty power.
Overall, I think that the Yankees would really benefit from resigning Didi Gregorius. He’s in the prime of his career and still has a lot of potential. I would only not sign him if he wants an unreasonable amount of money.