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- Updated: December 28, 2016
NEW YORK — Imagining Pirates star center fielder Andrew McCutchen in the Bronx has become a common exercise these days, as Hot Stove rumors continue to swirl involving the Yankees’ interest in the former National League MVP Award winner. Manager Joe Girardi addressed the rumors for the first time on Wednesday, speaking before the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
“There is always a lot of talk about suggestions that could make us better,” Girardi said. “Obviously, Andrew McCutchen is a very, very talented player, a very good player. I’m sure there are 30 clubs who would love Andrew McCutchen. My job is to manage the guys in the room and that’s what my focus is.”
Girardi spoke favorably of the Yankees’ moves this offseason. The club brought back free-agent closer Aroldis Chapman, signed free agent Matt Holliday to be the designated hitter, and the Yanks continue to be mentioned in rumors involving several players, including McCutchen and White Sox starter Jose Quintana.
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