MLB News & Trade Rumors: Replacing Derek Jeter is Hanley Ramirez?

After Derek Jeter played his last baseball game at Fenway Park, the first order of business for the New York Yankees was to find an excellent shortstop to replace their captain.

In a report by Inquisitr.com, the shortstop slot has been the last concern of the Yankees since 1996, when Jeter first played for the team and eventually won the American League Rookie of the Year award. After 20 years, general manager Brian Cashman has been tasked to look for the best player who is willing to play for the Yankees for the long term.

When it comes to replacing a shortstop of Jeter's caliber, only a few names come up, according to the Inquisitr. First is Hanley Ramirez of the Dodgers, who is looking for a large offer when he enters the free agent market in 2015. Reportedly, Ramirez is looking to get a deal over $130 million. His injury history, however, might hinder teams from investing heavily. He is currently playing his last season in a $70-million contract for six years with Los Angeles. His offensive stats are close to Robinson Cano, who used to be the Yankees' second baseman. Cano signed a $240-million contract with the Seattle Mariners for 10 years. However, Inquisitr wrote that it is unlikely that New York would pay Ramirez that kind of money.

Next is Tyler Wade, who was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round in 2013, the Inquisitr recalled. He has hitting skills, but will require a few more years before he can get close to the kind of impact that Jeter made for the team in the past decade.

Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies is also a viable option for the Yankees, but has $118 million left on his contract, which will run until 2020. According to Hngn.com, Tulowitzki had this to say: "Everybody wants that perfect story, whoever it may be. Whether it's me or somebody else who took over for Derek, no doubt, it makes for a great story. But for right now, it's just talk until it gets closer to happening in the offseason."

Asdrubal Cabrera, Hngn.com added, is another consistent shortstop with good power numbers, hitting 69 home runs and 281 RBI's from 2011 to 2014.

Finally, the Inquisitr listed Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers, who may also be involved in trade talks. Andrus does not hit as hard as Ramirez or Tulowitzki and has a contract until 2022, but he is generally more affordable and younger, the report added.