Yankees make big change at leadoff spot, appointing lefty who 'rakes'

Yankees make big change at leadoff spot, appointing lefty who 'rakes'

Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Yankees made another creative lineup pivot on Thursday afternoon, slotting 26-year-old slugger Ben Rice into the leadoff spot against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly.It’s a bold move, but it follows a growing trend: give the hot hand the spotlight.No Wells, No Goldschmidt… No Problem?With catcher Austin Wells getting a well-earned rest day and Paul Goldschmidt taking a…