Injury Solutions

Written by Sean P | 08 May 2010

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The injuries have started to pile up for the Yankees, the latest casualties being Nick Johnson and Robinson Cano. It sounds like Nick Johnson has a serious DL stint in his future (and we’re all so surprised about that) but that Robinson Cano will be day to day. So now the wounded are as follows:

Curtis Granderson- Groin

Chan Ho Park- Hamstring

Andy Pettitte- forearm stiffness

Robinson Cano- Knee

Nick Johnson- Wrist

Jorge Posada could be back as early as today and Mariano Rivera should be available as well. The injury at DH presents an interesting problem for the Yankees. Because Cano is day to day, it’s likely the Yankees will need a middle infielder, and it sounds like Kevin Russo will get the call. I think that’s the right choice. The updated CHONE projections recently released by Sean Smith are below.

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Depending on how bad the Nick Johnson injury is the Yankees might need another bat. This is where things could get interesting. Because Christian Garcia is on the 40 man roster the Yankees could call him up, move him to the 60 day DL and then have an open spot to make a move.

Since they have this option, lots of fans will clamor for Jesus Montero. I understand the sentiment. In a year in which so many bright young rookies are emerging across baseball, it’s only natural that Yankee fans would want in on the fun. It’s not as it appears though and many of the call ups are desperation moves that risk significantly damaging the prospects' future (METS). Jesus Montero might be able to hit right now in the majors but it would be foolish to rush him up as a DH when he’s only 20. Especially when we have other options worth exploring.

If Nick Johnson misses a significant amount of time it might make the most sense to bring up Juan Miranda.Offensively, he would be their best option. Here's a look at how everyone has done so far. What do you think would be the best move?

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