The hot-stove months are slow developing this year, but the New York Yankees are still in the middle of rumors as we head into December. Extending DJ LeMahieu remains a priority, and sources close to Empire Sports Media have stated he desires a five-year deal and is willing to take a pay cut in order to stay in pinstripes.
Luckily, the Yankees have several players coming off their payroll, including Masahiro Tanaka, James Paxton, and JA Happ. That builds to $52 million in open salary cap, let alone the $21 million they’re getting back from Jacobi Ellsbury’s contract.