TAMPA – Ben Rice is now experiencing what opposing pitchers probably thought about him last season: neck pain. In the first few days of camp, the Yankees slugger has not yet joined his teammates to take the field as he is dealing with a minor neck problem after recently sleeping on it incorrectly, Rice said […]
TAMPA — Ben Rice may not want to get rid of his catcher’s gear just yet. While the rising slugger will still be the Yankees’ regular first baseman this season, re-signing Paul Goldschmidt as a veteran backup could also lead to a few more starts behind the plate for Rice, according to manager Aaron Boone. […]
Ben Rice has made it clear that he has a legitimate, mid-range bat. Austin Wells has made it clear that he is a legitimate big league catcher. If the Yankees could combine the two players into one, they might have one of the best all-around catchers in the game. Instead, the next challenge remains to […]