New York Yankees
Apr 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; General view of fans arriving for the game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees are inevitably linked to every prominent free agent, but there are legitimate reasons to think Greinke could be a good match for them. Virtually every member of their current rotation comes with question marks. Being able to pencil Greinke in as their surefire number-one starter would be tempting.
The Yankees have shown interest in Greinke before, dating back to his Kansas City days. Back then there were questions about his ability to handle a big market, but after thriving in Los Angeles the last three years, they might be more confident about bringing him to New York.
The Bronx Bombers still have the deepest pockets in the league, but they have grown considerably more judicious in how they spend over the past few offseasons. At age 32, Greinke could end up with a contract of a fairly manageable length, something along the lines of five years or so. Under their current philosophy, the Yanks might find that an agreeable investment.
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