TAMPA, Fla. — It was a true statement two spring trainings ago when Yankees manager Aaron Boone insisted the starting shortstop position was wide open. The named competition wasn’t totally accurate.

Without Peraza, utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera could serve as the backup shortstop, but he may be needed to bounce around the entire field — and still has to prove he can hit major league pitching.

The biggest hole the Yankees need to fill this spring is at third base. With four potential candidates, here is how each potential third baseman is doing in spring ...