The Los Angeles Angels would prefer to trade outfielder
Vernon Wells than Mark Trumbo or Peter Bourjos this offseason, and the New York
Yankees are one possible fit for the veteran. New York and Los Angeles discussed
Wells at the winter meetings, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
The Yankees, sources say, are among the possibilities for Wells — the teams discussed him at the winter meetings, and Wells could fill the Yankees’ need for a right-handed hitting outfielder.
After the Josh Hamilton signing, the Angels are left with a
bevy of outfielders on their roster. It’s been reported that they’re likely to
trade one of four players, including Wells, Trumbo, Bourjos and Kendrys
Morales, this winter.
In order to facilitate a trade for Wells, the Angels know
that they would have to assume a “vast majority” of the $42 million remaining over
the final two years of his contract, according to Rosenthal. While the
34-year-old is the owner of a full no-trade clause, Rosenthal expects he’d be
willing to waive it for a shot at more playing time.
Beyond Wells, the Yankees are also looking at free agent
Scott Hairston as a possible option to fill their need for a right-handed-hitting
outfielder.
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