Originally Posted by Revis_Island
Voit is definitely winning. But cashman loves Bird. They’re just so fascinated with having a left handed bat in the lineup even if it means forcing a lesser player in. I say you play the best guy regardless of what side of the plate he hits from. And that’s Voit. Voit has also shown improvement defensively. He is winning the job but do not be surprised if Bird gets it.


I wouldn't mind getting a left-handed bat in the lineup (one of the reasons I desired Harper over Machado if the Yankees were going to get either). But I agree, put the best guy out there.