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FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Josh Reddick in the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series in New York. Tanaka went with his heart when deciding not to opt out of the final three seasons of his $155 million, seven-year contract signed in January 2014 with the New York Yankees. &quot;My thought was I want to go out and battle with these guys again,&quot; Tanaka said through a translator, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Tanaka went with his heart in staying with Yankees

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Danny Espinosa agrees to minor league deal with Yankees

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 1974, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Oscar Gamble flashes a smile after sliding safely into third in the sixth inning of baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1974. Gamble doubled and made it to third on an outfield error. Detroit's Ron Cash watches as umpire Bill Kunkel flashes the safe signal. Gamble, an outfielder who hit 200 home runs over 17 major league seasons, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, of a rare tumor of the jaw. He was 68. (AP Photo/File)

Former big league outfielder Oscar Gamble dead at 68

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Aaron Hicks, Tommy Kahnle reach deals with Yankees

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 24, 2017, file photo, fans applaud as a medical employee carrying an injured youngster from the stands after the boy was hit in the head by a piece of New York Yankees's Chris Carter's bat that split during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees are expanding netting to protect seats behind each dugout and for five sections past down both foul lines, a decision announced after several fans were injured last year.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Yankees expanding protective netting past dugouts

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Miami Marlins co-owner Derek Jeter speaks during town hall meeting at Marlins Park in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

Jeter hears complaints of Marlins fans at town hall

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

New Yankee Giancarlo Stanton answers questions during a press conference at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Aaron Judge can’t wait to play alongside Giancarlo Stanton

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees' Chase Headley hits a double during the sixth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, in New York. Third baseman Chase Headley and pitcher Bryan Mitchell have been traded by the Yankees to the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, giving New York added payroll flexibility and room for infield prospects. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Headley, Mitchell dealt by Yankees to Padres in payroll dump

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks with members of the media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Orioles star Machado could move _ new position, or new team

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Gehrig’s 1931 contract sold at auction for $216,000

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2017, file photo, Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton stands on the field during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send slugger Giancarlo Stanton to New York and infielder Starlin Castro to Miami. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, because no agreement has been completed. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Yankees get NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from Marlins

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Newest Yankee Giancarlo Stanton answers questions for members of the media during the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Who’s on deck for baseball’s next big deal? Red Sox, Cubs?

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) stands in the on-deck circle before his at-bat in the fourthinning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper leaving no longer a foregone conclusion

By Thom Loverro

Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Miami. The Marlins won 9-2. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP sources: Yankees set to reel in MVP Stanton from Marlins

By Ronald Blum and Steven Wine - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2009, file photo, Houston Astros' Aaron Boone hustles down the first base line during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. A person familiar with the decision says the New York Yankees have picked ESPN broadcaster Boone to succeed Joe Girardi as manager. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Dec. 1,2017, because the decision had not been announced by the team. Now 44, Boone has never been a manager or even a coach at any level since retiring as a player after the 2009 season. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Yanks finalize hiring of ‘polished communicator’ Aaron Boone

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Yankees acquire 17-year-old Then in trade with Mariners

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2003, file photo, New York Yankees' Aaron Boone, center, celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the 11th inning to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series in New York. Boone became the first person with no experience as a manager of coach to interview to become Joe Girardi's successor with the New York Yankees. The 44-year-old interviewed Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, becoming the fourth to go through the process after Yankees bench coach Rob Thomson, former Cleveland and Seattle manager Eric Wedge, and San Francisco bench coach Hensley Meulens. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Aaron Boone interviews for New York Yankees manager

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2017, file photo, San Francisco Giants hitting coach Hensley Meulens takes in batting practice before the baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. Meulens is the third candidate to interview for New York Yankees manager after Rob Thomson and Eric Wedge. A former outfielder who spent five of his seven major league seasons with the Yankees, the 50-year-old has been a coach with the San Francisco Giants for the last 8 seasons and was shifted last month from hitting coach to bench coach. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)

Meulens can communicate to Yankees 5 languages

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Derek Jeter, chief executive officer and part owner of the Miami Marlins, talks with members of the media at the annual MLB baseball general managers' meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jeter confirms Marlins listening to offers for Stanton

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Hal Steinbrenner, second from left, principal owner, managing general partner and co-chairman of the New York Yankees, talks with reporters at the annual MLB baseball general managers' meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Steinbrenner: Not even title would have saved Girardi’s job

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press