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New York Yankees in pursuit of Mariners LHP James Paxton (Report)

When a bald eagle landed on James Paxton in early April 2018, it was a perfect foreshadowing of things to come.

FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal reported that the New York Yankees are just one of the suitors inquiring about the Seattle Mariners’ talented starter.

#Yankees among teams that have spoken to #Mariners about a trade for LHP James Paxton, sources tell The Athletic. Paxton has two years of control left and is projected by @mlbtraderumors to earn $9M in arbitration next season. NYY also on free-agent LH starters Corbin, Happ, etc.