SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The free-agent market for designated hitter Kendrys Morales appears to be expanding. And you can add to it his former team, the Royals.
Already, reports suggest that the Yankees have reached out to Morales' representatives. There is believed to be interest from the Blue Jays and Red Sox, as well, and there could be eventual interest from the Indians, Rangers or Astros.
The Royals declined to extend a one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer Monday to Morales, who last week declined his side of a mutual option worth $11 million. He will receive a $1.