New York Yankees Owner Commits To Anthony Volpe as Shortstop

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner committed to Anthony Volpe as the team's starting shortstop.

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NEW YORK - A vote of confidence from the boss.

On Tuesday at owner's meetings in New York, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters that he is dedicated to the struggling Anthony Volpe as the team's starting shortstop.

Steinbrenner said he'd dedicated to Volpe as the starting shortstop and believes he'll turn it around.

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According to a report from MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Steinbrenner said there have been no discussions about sending Volpe down to the minor leagues. Steinbrenner told Volpe at the end of Spring Training that this would not be a three-week audition.

The Yankees took a chance on Volpe, their No. 1 ranked prospect, by allowing him to skip over Triple-A and go straight to the major leagues after a strong camp. So far, it hasn't worked out, as Volpe has struggled mightily on offense, and has committed seven errors at short. 

Even still, Volpe is just 21-years-old, which is why the Yankees have given him a longer leash. And as bad as the rookie has looked at times this season, Steinbrenner says his audition is longer than just a few weeks. 

Volpe is currently batting below .200, but he does have nine home runs and 27 RBIs. The youngster has had a rough go for the most part, but he has also flashed loads of potential in the process.

It is no secret why the Yankees are so high on Volpe, the Watchung, New Jersey native, as he is a promising young infielder. But they're hoping to see some more return on their investment in the near future, so you wonder how long his leash really is. 

For now, the boss says they're dedicated to Volpe as the starting shortstop, regardless of his early struggles.