A-Rod Gets Work At First

The Yankees have discussed the possibility of having Alex Rodriguez play first base. Well, the talk became reality as Rodriguez took throws and ground balls as a first baseman on the second day of Spring Training.

A-Rod is working out with the first basemen on a back field. Taking throws in group w/ Teixeira and Kyle Roller.

— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) February 27, 2015

When the Yankees resigned Chase Headley this offseason, that all but ended the Rodriguez as a third baseman era. At 40 years of age and coming off a season long suspension, Rodriguez is probably better suited as a full time designated hitter. However, with Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman wanting to see the veteran at first base is not a bad thing for both parties. By having Alex try his hand at first base that means the oft-injured Mark Teixeira can get a day off every once in a while. It also gives the Yankees insurance just in case Teixeira does end up getting injured.

With $61 million remaining on his contract, Rodriguez is trying to find a role on this Yankees team. Now that Derek Jeter is gone, all attention will be on the man with the dark past.