Yankees Bringing Up David Adams For 3B Soon

According to Mark Feinsand from the New York Daily News the Yankees are preparing to bring David Adams back on the 40 man roster and then promote him to New York to play 3B while Kevin Youkilis is on the disabled list. Since Adams was designated for assignment, released, and then re signed they cannot bring him (or Clay Rapada) back up until May 15th by the new collective bargaining agreements rules.

I cannot say I understand this because we just acquired Chris Nelson to do the same exact thing but I will say that I would rather have David Adams and his power bat up right now over Nelson. Granted we did not give up anything of use for Chris Nelson and he filled the spot while David Adams could not be called up but still. If Nelson is the one DFA'd for Adams then I guess I can see the logic and I cannot see anybody else getting the ax to make room for him. For those clamoring for a Ben Francisco DFA that is going to come when Granderson comes back not for David Adams.

David has been the regular third baseman down in Scranton although he has played some second base, his natural position, and has taken some reps at first base as well here recently. Adams could provide some real depth since we do not have a viable back up option for Robinson Cano or Lyle Overbay at this time. Adams is a right handed hitter that has put up a .314/.404/.477 triple slash with six doubles and two home runs for the Railriders team.