Gerrit Cole to the Yankees may ultimately be inevitable.
From the moment the Yankees drafted the star right-handed pitcher out of high school, interest was clear on the part of general manager Brian Cashman. Nearly a decade later, Cole-to-New York rumors haven't stopped.
Speculation was present last summer as the Yankees tried to acquire a young start with team control. As the Winter Meetings roll on in Orlando, Florida, the noise is back--and signs are pointing toward an eventual blockbuster.
Yankees may have signaled next move
First and foremost: The Yankees are after pitching--maybe even in the form of two starters.