New York Yankees: Five forgotten Yankees of the 2010s

Five forgotten Yankees of the 2010s

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: : General Manager of the New York Yankees Brian Cashman looks on prior to the American League Wild Card Game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Lance Berkman of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

5. Lance Berkman

After spending 11 seasons with the Houston Astros, the Yankees acquired first baseman Lance Berkman on July 31, 2010, in exchange for Jimmy Paredes and Mark Melancon after Mark Teixeira went down with a hamstring injury.

Berkman was a five-time All-Star and had a remarkable run in Houston. The Yankees were looking to make a push for the playoffs and ultimately made a trade for the 34-year old veteran, who was playing for a struggling Astros franchise.

Berkman only appeared in 42 total games for the Yankees, making this among the worst trades in franchise history, which may be why it is hard to remember him as a former Yankee. His most notable contribution came in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Twins, where he went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.

The Yankees declined to pick up Berkman’s option for the 2011 season, where he signed with St. Louis and had an extraordinary comeback season.

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