The Mariners had a scout at the start of Yankees pitcher David Phelps Tuesday and could be a match in a trade for the pitcher, the New York Post reports.
Yankees scouts are reportedly "searching spring training camps for help at second and third base," and the Mariners are willing to deal infielder Nick Franklin after signing former Yankee Robinson Cano this offseason. However, the report states it would likely take more than Phelps alone for the Yankees to land Franklin, provided they're even interested.
Phelps is currently battling for the No. 5 spot in the Yankees rotation. He allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings in Tuesday's start.