In an attempt to keep one of if not thee best second basemen in the Bronx for many years to come the New York Yankees are reportedly making a significant offer to Robinson Cano.
This is according to to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
Now on http://t.co/qRp3KIlQpY: Cashman: Yanks make 'significant offer' to Cano http://t.co/u5oD8UDfG5
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) February 28, 2013
However according to Jon Heyman of WFAN and CBS Sports the Yankees and Cano are still far apart on a new deal to keep the All-Star in pinstripes after the 2013 season.
#yankees, cano appear to remain far apart. boras: talks could be halted if they distract. http://t.co/f4z3bNiE5r
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 28, 2013
The 30-year-old Cano who is widely considered the best second baseman in baseball will become a free agent after the 2013 season and could command a contract within the vicinity of 8-10 years for $200 million dollars. This could be very comparable to the Joey Votto deal of 10 years, $225 million and Prince Fielder at nine years, $214 million.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that the Yankees’ will more than likely be seeking a deal around seven years and $171 million which could be their ‘significant offer’.
In 2012, Cano hit .313 with 33 home runs and 94 RBI, and played in his fourth All-Star Game. He was also widely considered the Yankees’ best player so it would certainly make sense that the Bombers make a huge push at keeping him around for the long haul.
h/t: CBS Sports, MLB.com, New York Post
