Nomar: The Utility Man
It used to be, years back, the best 3 short stops in the all of baseball were Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra. Remember that? It wasn't that long ago. We were blessed to have Jeter. Most considered A-Rod to be better, but I always said I would never trade Jeter for him. Then, we traded for A-Rod. I remember that day. I was at my grandparents house. It was surreal. How did we, the Yankees, acquire Alex Rodriguez, largely considered the greatest player in the game? How did the best pick up the best? It was awesome. I couldn't believe it. It seemed like he was going to be a Red Sox and then, bam, the best player in the game is coming to New York and shifting positions. Insane. And he hasn't let down, of course.

Nomar has had a bit rockier path than Jeter and A-Rod. He's a question mark. So, he's looking for a one year deal to get himself back on track. And it looks like, it could be with the Yankees:

Three years ago the odds of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra together in the Yankees' infield were as long as a Beatles reunion.

Today, it's moving toward even money. That's because the Yankees are considering signing the 32-year-old Garciaparra to play first base.

While GM Brian Cashman and agent Arn Tellem refused to confirm or deny an offer has been made by the Yankees to Garciaparra, several industry sources indicated an offer has been made.

I'd like to see it happen. I think he'd be a useful backup 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, DH, etc. The utility guy (see picture) in other words. Use him to give people days off and to fill in here and there.

Via noMaas.org (with permission) and Brian MacMillan.