Cashman has said the Yankees won't discuss a possible extension with ace Tanaka, who could opt out at season's end. But maybe they should. Or at least they should try to find out what his asking price might be so that they could gauge whether they'll want to try to re-sign him in the offseason — if he opts out — or if they want to trade him at the deadline, rather than potentially losing him for nothing.
Here are 17 thoughts with 17 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training.