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The New York Yankees take batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

LeMahieu, Yankees looking forward to fans in stands again

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Bruce makes it to Yankees, 3 1/2 years later than he thought

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FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees' Clint Frazier runs to the dugout during a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla. Brett Gardner's return to the Yankees won't displace Clint Frazier from taking over as New York's starting left fielder. Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, that the 26-year-old Frazier remained his first choice in left while cautioning developments during a season could alter intentions. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Yankees finalize deals for Brett Gardner, Justin Wilson

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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German throws to first in a pickoff-attempt during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in New York. German has started the process of talking to teammates about his domestic violence suspension that has kept him off the mound since September 2019. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Yankees’ Germán talking with teammates about suspension

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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees' Brett Gardner gestures from second base after hitting an RBI double during the sixth inning of the teams' baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in New York. Gardner is returning to the Yankees for a 14th season. The 37-year outfielder and New York agreed Friday to a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

AP source: Brett Gardner returns to Yanks for $4M contract

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Boone prefers Germán be the one who suggests talk with Yanks

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FILE - In this April 25, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the trade talks tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees made the second addition to their starting rotation of the offseason, agreeing to acquire right-hander Taillon from the Pirates for four prospects. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Yankees add extroverted Taillon, introvert nicknamed Klubot

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

With Germán back, Boone discusses deleted Instagram post

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FILE - New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws in the first inning of Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, in this Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, file photo. The average Major League Baseball salary dropped for an unprecedented third straight year, even before the shortened season caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The average fell despite Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon and Christian Yelich all starting long-term contracts guaranteeing $215 million or more. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Yanks’ Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Yankees partner with CUNY to increase diverse hiring

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FILE - In this July 12, 2015, file photo, New York Yankees relief pitcher Justin Wilson delivers against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Left-hander Wilson returned to the Yankees after two seasons with the Mets in Queens, agreeing Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, to a one-year contract that includes player and club options for 2022, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

AP source: LHP Justin Wilson agrees to deal with Yankees

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Jay Bruce agrees to minor league contract with Yankees

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FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in New York. Paxton is returning to the Seattle Mariners after an injury-filled second season with the Yankees. The 32-year-old left-hander and the Mariners agreed Saturday, Feb. 13, to an $8.5 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.( AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

AP source: Paxton returns to Mariners for $8.5M, 1-year deal

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

In this July 3, 2020, file photo, balls marked with Cactus League spring training logos are in a basket during Kansas City Royals baseball practice at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs.MLB anticipates the changes will be subtle, and a memo to teams last week cites an independent lab that found the new balls will fly 1 to 2 feet shorter on balls hit over 375 feet. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

MLB season slated to start with Yankees-Jays, Tigers-Indians

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FILE - Atlanta Braves pitcher Darren O'Day works against the Miami Marlins during a baseball game in Atlanta, in this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, file photo. The Yankees quickly found a replacement for their bullpen, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with submarining right-hander Darren O’Day, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Sidearm reliever O’Day guaranteed $3.15M with Yankees

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Former New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka puts on his new uniform for a photo session during a news conference Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 in Tokyo. Tanaka returned to Japan to rejoin the Rakuten Golden Eagles in the Nippon Professional Baseball League. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Tanaka aims to show Japanese fans he ‘improved’ with Yankees

By KOJI UEDA - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Corey Kluber throws during an intrasquad game in Arlington, Texas. The New York Yankees reached a deal with Kluber worth $11 million for one year, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 15, because the agreement is subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Yankees view Kluber and Taillon as high risk, high reward

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Corey Kluber throws during an intrasquad game in Arlington, Texas. The New York Yankees reached a deal with Kluber worth $11 million for one year, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 15, because the agreement is subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Kluber excited to join Yanks; LeMahieu relieved to remain

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka walks on the field before Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, in this Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, file photo. Former New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has signed a two-year contract with the Rakuten Eagles in Japanese baseball, the club said Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Tanaka leaves Yankees, rejoins former team to pitch in Japan

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