The Yankees may soon be dealt their first blow of the offseason.
With the 2017 World Series in the books, it's time for the hot stove to heat up. Once the Yankees settle on a new manager, all focus will shift to improving a team that was one game away from a trip to the World Series.
Beyond dealing with internal free agents (Todd Frazier, CC Sabathia, Matt Holliday), the Yankees could look to the open market to add stars to the current team. Among the possible additions, one has stood out in rumors all year long: Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani.