Cole and Judge you’d think would be untouchable.
Who does that leave? Stanton? Le Mahieu? Also do the Yanks have a good closer this year? I thought they were trying some different guys but I’m not that familiar with them to know who’s been filling that role. They’d better not go after the Guardians’ Clase! He signed a 5-year contract extension in 2022 with Cleveland but the Yanks always seem to get what they want!

His numbers are too low and salary too high. Plus, he's almost 34 and signed through 2027.

LeMahieu, at $15 million, is a better bet, and unlike DH Stanton, he plays anywhere in the infield. But his numbers are suffering as well.

I think anything the Yankees have to offer would mostly be in prospects. If I was the Angels that's what I'd want. Who that might be, aside form starting pitching, I don't know.

As for Cleveland, Bieber has surfaced in trade talks (arbitration eligible in 2024), though I believe the front office is on record as saying they're keeping him through the season. They signed Ramirez long-term. Maybe they sign Bieber. There's more incentive with McKenzie's recurring shoulder injuries.

IMO the Gaurdians/Indians have done a good job handling pitchers in recent years, They rid themselves of Andrew Miller, Corey Kluber and Mike Clevinger just at the right time (and after they got the most out of them). Headcase Bauer was shipped off too.

Any offer for Clase would have to be dynamite. He's being paid a pittance.

Team....Odds to acquire Ohtani

Angels -476

Dodgers +200

Mets +350

Yankees +375

Padres +600

Jays +600

Braves +750

Cardinals +800

Giants +800

Any other team +1000

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