Last last week the Yankees took advantage of the still slow-moving free agent market and signed veteran slugger Adam Lind to a minor league contract. He spent a few days at the MLBPA’s free agent camp and, despite a strong 2017 season with the Nationals, Lind confirmed he received only two offers this winter. Both were minor league deals.
“They offered me a contract,” said Lind to Pete Caldera when asked why he signed with the Yankees. “The way this winter worked out, I’m happy to just have a job … It’s a great opportunity, I know I’ve talked to them over the past couple of years (about a deal).