The Scout's View

Lineup

Chuck Knoblauch
LF
.250, 9 HRs, 44 RBIs
Trying to hit everything out. Still can spark Yankees by getting on base and running.

Derek Jeter
SS
.311, 21 HRs, 74 RBIs
The glue. Can go to right field with power. Outstanding defensively.

David Justice
DH-RF
.241, 18 HRs, 51 RBIs
Swing has gotten real long. Good fastballs usually get him out.

Bernie Williams
CF
.307, 26 HRs, 94 RBIs

Streaky. Can hit the ball out or steal a base. Defensively, better going side to side than in or back.

Tino Martinez
IB
.280, 34 HRs, 113 RBIs
Adjusted swing so he's not as vulnerable on balls over inner half of plate.

Jorge Posada
C
.277, 22 HRs, 95 RBIs
Developed into clutch guy. Opponents prefer him on the right side late in the game.

Paul O'Neill
RF
.267, 21 HRs, 70 RBIs
Bat has slowed. Age shows in his hands, which are no longer quick.

Scott Brosius
3B
.287, 13 HRs, 49 RBIs
Slow bat, so you can pound him inside. Had a bad year defensively.