(from NYYankees)
Yankees reportedly reach out to Lee's agent
The Yankees haven't wasted any time touching base with the top free agent in their sights. On the first day of open negotiations for players who became free agents at the conclusion of the World Series, New York officials placed a call to the agent for left-hander Cliff Lee. According to the report by The Associated Press, the Yankees contacted agent Darek Braunecker simply to let him know they will get back to him shortly with an offer for the top starting pitcher on the open market. Lee is generally perceived as the Yankees' top priority among the 166 free agents, after the 32-year-old veteran had gone 12-9 with a 3.18 ERA in a season he split between the Mariners and the American League champion Rangers. READ MORE
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