Things have remained dead quiet around Yankeeland as the CBA’s expiration fast approaches, but we have at least seen the stray rumor here or there. The most recent scuttlebutt comes from Jon Heyman, who reports that the Yankees are “definitely interested” in star first baseman Freddie Freeman.
The incumbent Braves are obvious favorites to retain Freeman’s services, but it’s still notable to see the Yankees described as actively interested in anything at this point. Heyman notes that Freeman is seeking in the neighborhood of $180 million across six years, coincidentally the exact amount MLB Trade Rumors had forecasted for Freeman.