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Matt Linder Left field has become a platoon-heavy position, in which different players split time.  Also, in general, teams are beginning to use their outfielders more fluidly, moving guys between the three spots throughout the season.  This trend is most pronounced in left field.  Last year, both right field and center field had 20 everyday players who received at least 400 plate appearances, while left field only had 12 players to reach that threshold.  The position is certainly top-heavy with a cast of impact players atop the list.  Enjoy! Thomas A. Ferrara - Newsday 1. Giancarlo Stanton New team, new position… still number one.  Stanton will mostly DH for the Yankees in 2018, but when he plays the field, it will be in left.  The reigning NL MVP is coming off an all-time great season in which he hit .281/.376/.631 with 59 home runs… 59!!!!  Although you cannot expect him to repeat that level of production in 2018, it is fai...

sportingnews.com Matt Linder Let’s continue our look back at the 2017 Yankees with a recap of how the outfielders performed this season.  Coming into the year, there were certainly some questions marks about the outfield, particularly right field.  In spring training there was a competition between “The Aarons” for the right field opening, but nobody really knew what to expect.  Would Judge be able to be able to improve upon his September cameo in 2016?  Would Hicks, a former top prospect with loads of potential, be able to put together the caliber of performance he showed glimpses of last season.  Both players put up nice numbers in camp, but Judge won the starting spot. sportsnewsinstant.com When recapping the 2017 Yankees outfield, there is no better place to start than Aaron Judge’s awe-inspiring season.  Coming into the year, there were major doubts about Judge’s ability to handle major league pitching, even after h...