ESPN's Buster Olney named the New York Yankees as a top candidate to land two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, but it may not be the right move for New York right now.
Babe Ruth last played for the New York Yankees almost ninety years ago. Yet, when you mention the name Shohei Ohtani to a New York baseball fan, Ruth's name comes up more often than not. There is a pretty good reason.
The Major League Baseball Regular season awards finalists have been named and when it comes to American League Rookie of the Year the New York Yankees have two of the three finalist for the best new comer award. Both Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Third Baseman Miguel Andujar are on the final ballot along with Angels' phenom Shohei Ohtani.