Nick

Green

Quick, who is the NL’s best Green, Shawn or Nick? Young Nick has the superior OPS, 814 to 766. He’s no Marcus Giles, but has been a very capable fill-in.

He felt better yesterday, but opted to take another day off to let his back heal properly.

He’s playing second base and batting ninth.

He recently took eight stitches in his knee after getting spiked.

Green’s chances of entering next year as a regular have dropped significantly. He never should have been anything more than a reserve in the first place.

Green would be an upgrade over Miguel Cairo if he got to play, but he probably won’t. Maybe he’ll at least get a start or two at second base against lefties before he returns to the minors.

Even though Miguel Cairo is sporting a 561 OPS, Green didn’t get an at-bat in nine days with the Yankees.

Green can opt for free agency, but since no one wanted him on waivers, it’s possible that he’ll stay with the Yankees.

They really do seem to be acquiring everybody. Green just cleared waivers when he was removed from the Rays’ roster earlier this month. He’d be an upgrade over Miguel Cairo as a reserve infielder, although that’s certainly not saying much. The Yankees don’t have anyone who wouldn’t be a big liability should they lose Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter or Robinson Cano for any length of time.

With Derek Jeter out, Green is expected to join the team in time for Tuesday’s game. He won’t have any fantasy value unless the injuries continue to pile up for New York.