The New York Yankees had a problem with their leadoff position in 2023, and on Thursday, manager Aaron Boone discussed his thoughts and hopes for 2024. One of those hopes is that DJ LeMahieu will be the lead-off hitter for the Yankees. Stacey and Steve discuss DJ’s past numbers as the lead-off hitter. His best season was 2019–obviously, but he has had a lot of at-bats in the top of the order during his tenure with the Yankees. Then they look at other guys who could possibly hit there, like Alex Verdugo and Anthony Volpe, who was placed there in 2023 but didn’t do well. Then, it’s Fanmail Friday, and Stacey and Steve answer your questions about the arrival of Spencer Jones, the possibility of a Shane Bieber trade, and the probability of an innings limit for Nestor Cortes as he returns from an injury-plagued 2023. Plus, is 2024 a make-or-break season for Clay Holmes, which player would be the most significant loss if they got injured in 2024, and finally, what are Stacey and Steve’s favorite baseball movies? 

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