Yankees talking to Hawkins

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According to sources, the Yankee GM was in talks with the agent for free-agent righthander LaTroy Hawkins, one of the few relievers on the market who isn’t necessarily seeking a multiyear deal. The two sides have discussed a one-year pact in the range of $3.25 million-$3.5 million.

Hawkins, who turns 35 on Dec. 21, posted a 3.42 ERA in 62 appearances with the NL champion Rockies last season. Hawkins has drawn interest from other teams, including the Tigers, Orioles and Rangers.

..."We have some things that might have some legs to them, but whether they ever get completed or not, I can’t predict,” Cashman said. “There’s some limited choices in the relief market, trades and free agency, and almost no choices in the starting market.”