The first two weeks of Spring Training have been busier than usual for the Yankees. Two weeks ago they signed ace Luis Severino to a four-year contract with a fifth year club option that buys out one free agent season. Then, earlier this week, they gave center fielder Aaron Hicks a seven-year contract. That deal covers six free agent years with an option for a seventh. Extension season is in full swing.
Following the Hicks extension Brian Cashman confirmed the Yankees are discussing deals with several other core players without naming names — “We’ve been very vocal that we’ve engaged with a lot of players,” he said — though Dellin Betances, Didi Gregorius, and Aaron Judge are obvious extension candidates.