The Price for Cody Ross May Have Just Gone up

Yankees being interested Ross means his value may have just increased

Cody Ross is among one of the most sought after free agents this year, and the price for securing his services may have just gone up.

Reportedly, the New York Yankees are showing interest in the free-agent outfielder and requested medical information earlier this week according to Rob Bradford.

That being the case, we may quickly find out how interested the Red Sox really are on bringing him back.

Ross is looking for a three-year deal and played for $3 million last season for the Red Sox hitting, .267/.326/.481 with 22 homers and 81 RBI.

With Alex Rodriguez reportedly on the shelf from 4-6 months with hip surgery, there may be a sense of urgency for the Yankees to add a right-handed bat.

The Red Sox and Yankees chasing the same player is nothing you. Ross meanwhile may be the benefactor and finally secure the three-year deal is looking for.

To this point, the Yankees have been steadfast in their approach for lowering payroll to $189 million by 2014.

Mike Morse still remains an option for the Yankees as the Nationals have made it known that Morse is on the market.