Curtis Granderson will without a doubt start 2012 as the centerfielder. While he has hit slumps this season, he has been exteremely productive, with over 40 homers and 100 RBI's, in addition to over 20 stolen bases, 10 triples, and 135 runs scored.
Brett Gardner has had his struggles in 2011, but he will nevertheless start 2012 in left field. I feel he is underrated and has the potential to be a leadoff hitter someday. Look for him to receive an actual contract soon instead of yearly arbritration.
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That leaves right field. While Nick Swisher started the year ice cold, he has since put together a solid season of over 20 homers, 80 RBI's, and almost 100 walks. While his spot on the 2012 roster is not guaranteed, it is not a given he will leave either.
Now pitching for the Yankees, number 33, Nick Swisher...wait, what?!?!
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If the Yankees opt not to re-sign Swisher, look for Greg Golson or Chris Dickerson to start 2012 in right field.
That just leaves Andruw Jones. He started off the season with a home run in his first Yankee at-bat, and has been decent off the bench, but his spot for 2012 is certainly not a lock and he could easily be traded to a team needing a quality outfielder or DH.
Keeping up with the Joneses!(John Sterling)
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