According to NJ Advance Media’s Bob Klapisch, via a person with knowledge, the Yankees were “encouraged” by their meeting on Nov. 18, though owner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters days later that he had “no idea” where the Yankees stand.

Last week, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge won the American League MVP Award for the second time. It was a great year for Judge, who helped the Yankees advance all the way to the World Series. He hit .

The Los Angeles Dodgers have become the new version of the New York Yankees and could steal Juan Soto for $600 million in free agency.