Whether you're optimistic about the Yankees' rumored pursuit of Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, or naturally pessimistic about their free agent pursuits, there's a strong angle for you to latch onto here.
All indications are the Yankees will be a full go in Imai's market after being shut out of every NPB chase they've pursued since Masahiro Tanaka. Other rumored candidates include the Mets and Padres, but no team seems ready to go quite as full steam as the Yankees (though, again, it's early). Brian Cashman hasn't spoken explicitly about the hurler, but has made it very clear his team is overdue for an overseas splash, telling reporters, “Those (days) are too long gone" at the GM Meetings.