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Yankees Rumors: Latest Hot Stove Buzz

By Nick Ziegler

Aug 7, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addresses the media during a press conference announcing the retirement of designated hitter Alex Rodriguez prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez will play his last game on Friday August 12, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addresses the media during a press conference announcing the retirement of designated hitter Alex Rodriguez prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez will play his last game on Friday August 12, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) circles the bases after hitting a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. It was the 20th of the season for McCann. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /

Brian McCann

One of the most talked about players for the Yankees so far this offseason has been catcher Brian McCann. At the trade deadline last season, the Yankees were trying to move McCann in order to clear the way for Gary Sanchez. A trade of their veteran catcher never came to be, and now he will be hearing his name mentioned in rumors throughout the offseason.

One of the teams that have expressed interest in McCann is the Houston Astros. There is certainly a fit for McCann in Houston, as they are looking to acquire a left-handed bat to help balance their lineup.

Last season, McCann had a pretty solid season for the Yankees, but it will be his price tag that is a major sticking point in any possible trade. In 2016, McCann played in 130 games, totaling 20 home runs, 58 RBIs, and a .242 batting average.

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McCann will be 33-years-old when the 2017 season starts, which is a bit old for a catcher. However, he has shown no signs of breaking down in his three seasons with the Yankees. Getting a lot of time at DH in the second half of the season also likely helped him last season.

With Sanchez and Austin Romine on the roster, the Yankees will be actively looking to move McCann this offseason.

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