From Opening Day through August 16 — when Torres was reinserted back into the leadoff spot for the rest of the way — Yankees leadoff hitters had the second-worst on-base percentage of any team in baseball (.280). Their 81 wRC+ out of that spot of the order was the third-lowest mark in MLB.

Boone led the Yankees to the American League pennant last season but is entering the final year of his contract

A roundup of New York Yankees news, from the team weighing an extension for manager Aaron Boone to owner Hal Steinbrenner making excuses for the team's payroll and DJ LeMahieu having the inside track to start at third base.