The Yankees are interested in adding outfielder Nate Schierholtz, who was non-tendered recently by the Phillies, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
The 28-year-old outfielder split time between the Giants and Phillies last season, hitting .257/.321/.407 in 269 plate appearances. The Yankees will have competition, as nine teams called Schierholtz once he hit the market.
Schierholtz hasn’t lived up to his draft status. A second-round pick by the Giants in 2003, Schierholtz had his best season in 2011, when he hit .278/.326/.430 in 362 plate appearances with the team.
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