RICH HILL & DODGERS ARE CLOSE TO A DEAL

(Oct. 17, 2016 - Source: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images North America)

Just a quick note about Rich Hill, a decent starting pitcher and a guy the Yankees were looking at for one hot second.  Looks like the Dodgers may have a deal with him.  That news comes from a tweet from Bill Plunkett at the Orange County Register:

#Dodgers closing in on multi-year deal with LHP Rich Hill. Not done yet

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) December 4, 2016

Now, a deal's not done, but could be soon.  It's being reported that Hill could get a 3 year deal worth $40 million. 

(Oct. 12, 2016 - Source: Pool/Getty Images North America)

We shall see, but that's just another player the Yankees have passed on. Earlier today it was revealed that Carlos Beltran signed a 1 year deal with the Astros, and the Yankees never made him an offer.  Now it looks like Hill may go too... and you gotta wonder what Cashman has up his sleeve in the world of this off-season.

All of it is very exciting and interesting... more to come.