Much like the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Yankees regularly are connected to marquee free agents. Although both big-market teams have exercised a bit of financial restrain in recent year, this winter is shaping to tell a different story.
The Dodgers and Yankees have been among the teams connected to Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, the top starting pitchers available in free agency. L.A. also is believed to have interest in Anthony Rendon.
Cole has reportedly met with multiple clubs, and while the Yankees were part of that, they are thought to have some concern the right-hander prefers to return to Southern California.