The Yankees finally have found a trade partner for veteran catcher Brian McCann, according to the New York Daily News.
Though the report does not name the other team involved, it does mention the Braves, with whom McCann spent nine seasons before joining the Yankees, as a possible suitor. A reunion between Atlanta and McCann reportedly was discussed last summer.
The News also speculated the Astros could be a fit; McCann's left-handed power bat would help balance Houston's heavily right-handed lineup.
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The Daily News reported Yankees general manager and senior VP Brian Cashman has spoken with McCann's agent, B.B. Abbott, about the possibility of a trade this winter. McCann has a full no-trade clause in his contract, so he would have to sign off on any move away from New York.
"(Abbott) just said, 'Keep me posted; why don't you guys go through the process and if you have something you need to talk to us about, give us a call,'" Cashman said. "I don't have any guidance. He hasn't told me no on anything. I do have a personal belief of what's more workable than others."
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McCann, 32, played in 130 games last season with a .242/.335/.413 slash line, 20 home runs and 58 RBIs. He is set to make $34 million over the next two seasons ($17 million per year). The pact also includes a $15 million option for 2019.
The Yankees can move on from him now that AL Rookie of the Year candidate Gary Sanchez has established himself as a potential All-Star catcher.