The New York Yankees are still in the hunt for a starting shortstop. They were reportedly interested in Corey Seager before the Texas Rangers gave him an enormous 10-year, $325 million deal, and could still sign one of Carlos Correa and Trevor Story. Both are still free agents but can’t sign until after the lockout.
However, the Yankees also considered cheaper alternatives at shortstop before the lockout. They reportedly expressed interest in defensive whiz Andrelton Simmons. The Bombers do need a star shortstop, but the fact they could have a homemade one ready within the next year or two, is probably influencing the way they approach the market and the position.