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New York Yankees: Who Should Replace Chase Headley Now?

By Sean Dyer

Jun 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) sits in the dugout during an MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) sits in the dugout during an MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) reacts after striking out against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) reacts after striking out against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Despite their recent losing streak, the New York Yankees offense has been one of the league’s best.

They currently rank fourth in the league in batting average, first in on-base percentage, third in runs, third in home runs, and third in slugging percentage.

New York’s one through seven hitters have been as good as there are in baseball. However, the bottom of the order, which happens to be their corner infielders, hasn’t produced quite as well.

We will take a look at alternative options for New York at first base in the near future. Right now, we are looking at replacements for third baseman Chase Headley.

Headley started the season off hot but has really struggled since. The former San Diego Padre is hitting just .245 with four home runs and leads the team with 11 errors.

Gleyber Torres’ recent injury means that most Yankee fans’ top choice for third base won’t be seen again until 2018.

However, with the “rebuild” well ahead of schedule, General Manager Brian Cashman may still look to upgrade the hot corner and make a run at a 28th World Series championship.

Here are my top five options to replace Chase Headley at third base for the New York Yankees.

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