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Yankees, Angels Have Discussed Alberto Callaspo

By Steve Adams [July 30, 2013 at  5:47pm CST]

The Yankees have contacted the Angels about third baseman Alberto  Callaspo, according to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports. Knobler’s colleague, Jon Heyman, tweeted earlier today that Callaspo figures to be available as well. Knobler adds that the Angels “have made nearly everyone available” in trades.

Knobler reports that multiple teams have expressed interest in Callaspo, who is hitting .253/.323/.348 with five homers. The switch-hitting 30-year-old is earning $4.1MM in 2013 and is guaranteed a $4.875MM salary in 2014, after which he will be eligible for free agency for the first time.

Yankees third basemen are hitting just .215/.275/.285 this season, and while the Yankees will theoretically have Alex  Rodriguez rejoining the team soon, the looming Biogenesis suspensions could take him out of action for the 2013 season and possibly 2014 as well.

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