Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports, via Twitter, that the Yankees might be closing in on Astros slugger Lance Berkman, though nothing appears to be imminent yet:
#Yankees are definitely in for Lance Berkman, considering him seriously
Joel Sherman
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Berkman, 34, is slugging .436 with 13 homers and 49 RBI for Houston this season.
No word yet on the particulars of the deal, such as whom the Astros want in return.
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