New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been notably preoccupied with his phone during Zoom meetings with reporters, reflecting the fast-paced nature of the trade and free agency markets this offseason. With several critical gaps in their roster needing attention before spring training, Cashman has emphasized the urgency of these moves.
“We got to figure out a way to put the best team on paper,” Cashman stated. “Now is the time to strike.” The Yankees have already made significant strides in improving their run prevention, highlighted by the signing of starting pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract and acquiring Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams. Cashman revealed that Williams had been on the Yankees' radar for years. Despite these improvements, the Yankees' offense took a hit with the loss of Juan Soto to the New York Mets. To address this, Cashman confirmed that the team is in discussions with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras. During the Winter Meetings, Boras mentioned that numerous clubs and owners have shown interest in Bregman, acknowledging his leadership and championship pedigree. “We all know what comes after A (Alex) and B (Bregman) is a C — champion,” Boras remarked. “And in Bregman’s case, that’s C-squared. All of these teams realize what a leader he is and what a champion he is, plus his skill level. He’s very much in demand.” The Yankees are also on the lookout for infield reinforcements, ideally needing both a second baseman or third baseman and a first baseman. The recent trade of Caleb Durbin, who was considered the favorite for the starting second baseman role, in the Williams deal, has left the team with several internal candidates: Oswaldo Cabrera, Jorbit Vivas, and Oswald Peraza. While DJ LeMahieu remains an option, his age and durability concerns make it uncertain if he can be relied upon as an everyday player. Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s versatility adds a layer of flexibility for the Yankees. Although Chisholm has performed well defensively at third base, he is more naturally suited to the middle infield, which could influence the team's strategy in acquiring additional infield talent.
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