Yankees have serious interest in Soler

The New York Yankees aren’t going to let everyone else have all the fun when it comes to Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler. They sat out the Yoenis Cespedes sweepstakes knowing the price tag is way out of their budget but did anyone really think they’ll sit out the bidding on a 19-year old prospect? A prospect who is 6’3 and 200 pounds with five-tool potential? I was hoping they wouldn’t and now according to Buster Olney we hear they won’t.

@Buster_ESPN: Sources: Yankees have serious interest on OFer Jorge Soler, among many teams. Cubs are not close to signing Soler, as has been reported.

There were rumors last night that the Chicago Cubs had a deal in place with Soler but over the last couple hours that have been many reports that that was indeed false. Even if there was such a deal in place it wouldn’t matter as Soler hasn’t been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball and therefore can’t sign with anyone yet.

Which of course means a team like the Yankees can come in and make an offer he can’t refuse. Something they’re well equipped to do.

The rumor involving the Cubs last night had the team signing him to a three or four year deal worth about $27.5 million. A very expensive deal for a 19-year old who will most likely need to start his career playing Single A baseball.

All of baseballs hierarchy is interested in this kid, which team wins out?

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