BLEEDING YANKEE BLUE PLAYER TRACKER #1

BYB will try and keep you up to date with a variety of these pieces over the winter, so make sure you continue to look at BYB for big names involved in the free agent process, as well as possible trades.

Kevin Youkilis: The Red Sox are looking at bringing back Youk, but now that Terry Francona is with the Cleveland Indians as their manager, there are reports that the Indians would like to possibly bring in Youk on board. Read HERE.  The Phillies have asked about Youkilis as well.

Anibal Sanchez:  Apparently Sanchez wants a 6 year, $90 million contract, you can read about that HERE.  Good luck with that.

Russell Martin: The Boston Red Sox have reportedly shown interest in Martin.  To be honest, this is nothing more than them seeing if he'd be interested but I believe there's some loyalty and a genuine love for playing for the Yankees and a deal will be made with he and the Yanks soon. You can read about the Boston story, HERE.

Billy Butler: The Baltimore Orioles have asked the Kansas City Royals about Butler, and the Royals are in need of pitching. That's the extent of this connection. I don't see this going anywhere though... Butler is Kansas City's Golden Boy and he'll stay. Read about it HERE.

Jeremy Bonderman: Bonderman is receiving a contract from the Detroit Tigers after expressing an interest to try and make a comeback.  Good for him. Read about it HERE.

 Josh Hamilton: The report is that the Phillies are "quietly" checking in on Hamilton.  But look, Hamilton wants a huge contract, and I wouldn't give the guy more than 4 years.  Anything more just doesn't make sense. Anyway, you can read about it HERE.

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