YANKEES WILL MAKE A "BIG PUSH" FOR FREDDIE FREEMAN

Freddie Freeman is the flavor of the winter. Who am I kidding, he's been a flavor for as long as he's been in the big leagues. Everybody loves this guy and that's because he's just likable and a dynamic player and a true clubhouse guy. And now... according to Fansided, the Yankees are gonna push for this guy.

"The Yankees can't sign everyone, but the meetings make two things clear: the Yankees are serious about getting the best that's out there, and Freddie Freeman just got even more leverage in trade negotiations with the Braves."

Jon Heyman also agrees, but sees another avenue for the Yankees in Olson and tweets this:

But there is one thing that is important... money. 

How much can the Yankees actually spend and still be under the luxury tax? Fansided also points out that "While the Yankees will take meetings to address their need at the position, paying for Freddie Freeman and most likely Aaron Judge in the near future means that it would be unlikely for the Yankees to take Freeman. Still, the New York team is at the center of several trade rumors in the offseason, including a Carlos Correa move to NYC."

Look, as far as I'm concerned the way the Yankees get better is simply Freeman, one starting pitcher, whomever that may be, and making Aaron Judge a Yankee for life. And yes, shortstop is also a concern, but I'm not quite sure Correa can also be part of this scenario. I'd rather have Freeman's personality and bat in the lineup than Correa's trash talking mouth and attitude.

Everything else we can trade way and replace with important pieces to support them... trading Luke Voit... cutting some dead weight and picking up some pieces kind of like they did in 2009... like Nick Swisher for instance, an add on when they signed Teixeira, Burnett and Sabathia. That worked out well.

Look, the Yankees need to win. It's been a long time and this is the year we get the pieces we need. Will the Yankees push for Freeman? I think they will make a big push and I believe it will be their top priority. Let's see what happens.