The New York Yankees plan to be right at the forefront of the races to sign both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado this coming offseason, but if they are unable to land either player, they do appear to have a backup plan in place.
According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, New York has identified two Arizona Diamondbacks players they could pursue if they strike out on the big-name free agents they covet.
If they decide the slugging corner outfielder Harper doesn't fit, and the shortstop-loving Machado also doesn't fit (though it's possible Harper can play center or Machado third), they could go the (slightly) cheaper route, and try to sign both D-backs guys-star pitcher Patrick Corbin and Pollock.
Pollock has had a great start to the season for Arizona, posting a .307/.365/.684 battling line with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs. However, injuries limited him to just 112 games last year and 12 games in 2016.
Corbin is 4-0 with a 2.15 ERA and 60 strikeouts in seven starts this season.
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