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Baltimore Orioles: DH Trumbo, Ortiz Headline Class of Sluggers in AL East

By Nate Wardle

Sep 22, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) is presented with a broken phone by Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (10) prior to the game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) is presented with a broken phone by Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (10) prior to the game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 12, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) grounds out in his final at bat during his final game as a Yankee against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

4. New York Yankees – Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran, Brian McCann, Gary Sanchez

Preseason prediction – 4th, Alex Rodriguez, Dustin Ackley, Austin Romine

I ranked Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees fourth in the preseason based on his age and wondering whether he could rebound from his bad end of 2015. In one word, no. Rodriguez retired before the end of the season, and swift and stunning end for one of the best and most controversial players of his generation. Rodriguez batted .200/..247/.351 with nine home runs, seven doubles, 31 RBIs, and 19 runs in 65 total games.

But, Carlos Beltran, Brian McCann, and Gary Sanchez had good, average and outstanding years respectively, helping keep the Yankees out of last. Of these four, only Sanchez will be back in pinstripes in 2017, and he will be the everyday catcher. However, expect the Yankees to sign themselves a new DH before Spring Training begins.

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