New York Post | Greg Joyce: Considering the Yankees never really got past the “registered” stage with Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, when it came to free agents, it seems like their priority was always Cody Bellinger. However, with the first two now ruled out, the Yankees’ margin for error in pursuing him is now small, with other teams, including the Blue Jays and Mets, potentially more likely to focus on him as well. The Yankees have held firm on their five-year offer to Bellinger throughout the negotiation process, and it will be interesting to see if they stick to their guns if one of the other suitors crosses that line.
The United States Today | Gabe Lacques: Besides Bellinger, there are still a number of notable free agents on the market. These range from theoretical “aces” like Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen, to older guys looking to get one more season like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, and a few relievers and role players. Here’s a snapshot of what the market looks like right now.
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NJ.com | Randy Miller: Since being selected in the first round by the Yankees in 2024, George Lombard Jr. has been one of the team’s highest-ranked prospects. Although he still has a lot of progress to make to get on the major league radar, he has all the raw tools, as he mentioned in this interview. Lombard finished his season on a hot streak after struggling to move up to Double-A last year, posting promising numbers for a player just entering his age-20 season, and now he’ll have the opportunity to show how well his fits have remained in the top half of the minors.
