Last week, fellow Yanks Go Yard staff writer Jason Evans reported that the Yankees had sent scouts out on a special assignment to watch Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake pitch for the Cincinnati Reds.
According to George King III of the New York Post, the Yankees have stepped up their scouting and increased their interest in Mike Leake. After having scout Jeff Datz watch Leake pitch last week over in Chicago, the Yankees sent another scout, Brandon Duckworth, over to Cincinnati Friday night to see the 27-year old right-hander face the Marlins at home.