If you want to reach the Yankees, you can find them on the tightrope. They have embraced their high-wire act like few teams before them.
The Steinbrenners’ desire to simultaneously contend and develop youngsters — contrary to, say, the Cubs, who tanked their way into ending their 108-year funk — took a most interesting step Tuesday, as they closed in on a one-year agreement with jettisoned slugger Chris Carter.
As first reported by USA Today, if Carter passes his physical, he’ll make $3 million and have another $500,000 attainable via incentives covering plate appearances.