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[SIZE=6][B]Andrew Marchand ESPN Senior Writer [/B][/SIZE]
The Yankees have made it clear that they are interested in Aroldis Chapman, but at what level will they be willing to dive in. With Mark Melancon off the board to the Giants, the Yankees have less options if they don't sign Chapman. Even with that said, it still seems unlikely the Yankees would extend to five years at big money for Chapman. At four years, they could be in the ballpark, but it is not a certainty they would win a bidding war.

[SIZE=6][B]Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN[/B][/SIZE]
For now, it appears two clubs, maybe more, are all-in in star closer market--Yankees and Marlins--with Chapman and Jansen still on the board

[SIZE=6][B]Andrew Marchand ESPN Senior Writer [/B][/SIZE]
Add Rich Hill to the ever growing list of "Guys the Yankees aren't getting." Hill goes to the Dodgers, leaving the free agent starting pitching market very barren. Jason Hammel or Doug Fister could be possibilities.

[SIZE=6][B]Marly Rivera ESPN Writer [/B][/SIZE]
I just spoke to Aroldis Chapman about his contract negotiations; told me he has not evaluated any offers yet and will do so this week. Chapman: "The only thing I have expressed is that I would like a six-year contract. I know that doesn't mean that I will get it, but that's what I would like to sign. There are rumors out there that I requested $100 million and that's not true at all. I believe he who deserves something, does not need to demand it."

[SIZE=6][B]Marly Rivera ESPN Writer [/B][/SIZE]
Aroldis Chapman to me on whether the Cubs have reached out: "The Cubs have never expressed any interest in resigning me, as far as I know."
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