Report: Yankees favored to sign RHP Marcus Stroman

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The New York Yankees are the leading candidate to sign free agent right-hander Marcus Stroman, MLB Network reported Wednesday.

The two-time All-Star opted out of the final season on his contract with the Chicago Cubs in November, walking away from $21 million to chase a long-term deal.

Stroman, 32, and the Yankees have had "productive discussions" recently, per the report. St