New York Yankees fans react to reports that the team has checked in on free agent star pitcher Jacob deGrom

In a somewhat surprising move, the New York Yankees seem to be kicking the tires on former New York Mets star Jacob deGrom. Many Mets fans are still confident that the team will re-sign deGrom, but he is currently a free agent. When healthy, deGrom is one of the top pitchers in the MLB and a bonefide Cy Young award candidate every season.

The reported interest from the Yankees is surprising given the previously reported agreement between the teams to not pursue each other's free agents. This agreement particularly applies to Aaron Judge, but it was assumed it applied to all of their free agents.

While the Yankees have only requested deGrom's medical records so far, it could be the first step towards beginning negotiations.

News of the Yankees' potential interest in deGrom was reported by Andy Martino of SNY TV, and shared to Twitter by Bleacher Report.

The New York Yankees are not afraid to spend money in free agency, and this would certainly be a splash signing. The rotation for the Yankees has been solid in recent years, but this addition would make them one of the best in all of baseball.

Despite the need for a player like deGrom to be on the roster, however, the fan base is divided on their chances of signing him.

The New York Yankees have been able to consistently make the postseason, but disappointing early exits always seem to follow. Fans are becoming fed up with this seemingly never-evending cycle they find themselves in.

Jacob deGrom could be a step towards breaking that cycle, but Yankees fans are not daring to hope.

New York Mets fans are not happy with the news either. They have grown quite attached to their superstar pitcher and would hate to see him in any other uniform - especially if that uniform has pinstripes on it.

The Mets would obviously be hoping to bring Jacob deGrom back in 2023, but the New York Yankees' reported interest in him complicates matters.

The New York Yankees adding Jacob deGrom would rock the American League

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The Yankees are pereptually a team in conversation for the best in the AL, but they have very rarely claimed that title in recent years. A pitcher like Jacob deGrom might be exactly what they need to get over the hump and rival a team like the Houston Astros.

This interest in Jacob deGrom is still in its very early stages, but it could be the major acquisition that Yankees fans have been begging for.