Talks Between Yankees, Marlins for Potential Cubs Target Edward Cabrera Have ‘Intensified’

AP Photo/Lynne SladkyMultiple reports have the Yankees and Marlins engaged in talks for hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera, and it sounds like this is more than just smoke. Chris Kirschner and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic were first with the Yankees connection to Cabrera, after which Craig Mish of Sports Grid — who is as plugged in as anyone on Marlins news — confirmed the interest. Yahoo’s Russell Dorsey then noted that “talks have intensified” between New York and Miami, though nothing is imminent.

Kirschner and Rosenthal also reported that the Yankees are keeping talks open with the Brewers on Freddy Peralta, who might not be an alternative to Cabrera. This might just be a negotiating…