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Report: Yankees have ‘expressed interest’ in Orioles’ star Manny Machado

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Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman seems to be making the most of his time at baseball’s annual winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Following Tuesday morning’s trade which sent veteran third baseman Chase Headley back to San Diego in a reunion with the Padres, the Yankees reportedly “expressed interest” in making a deal with the Baltimore Orioles for All-Star third baseman Manny Machado, according to ESPN insider Buster Olney. The report also lists the Chicago White Sox as a potential suitor.

Although trades between division rivals aren’t customary, Baltimore will likely shop the 25-year-old slugger and superb defender this season, as he’s eligible for free agency in 2019 (making $11.