Due to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees have been unable to make any significant offseason moves this year. There were speculations before the lockout that they were trying to acquire some elite players such as Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, and a few others that could come in and make an immediate impact for this Yankees club and help them win a World Series.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network,

“The Yankees are expected to take a run at Freddie Freeman, who they love. Though 1B isn’t their real need, they’d love to fit one of the game’s best lefty hitters into their lineup. With the Braves not quickly wrapping up their star, all are options are on the table for Freeman.”

It's understandable for the Yankees to try to sign a top player like Freeman. Given indications that Anthony Rizzo will not be re-signed, the Yankees have some questions at first base. Rizzo isn't a bad player by any means, but there's no disputing that having a player like Freddie Freeman on this Yankees team would be a superior alternative.

If they elect to keep both of them, it might be fascinating since one of them could be a designated hitter and Freddie Freeman has some experience at third base. The Yankees are in urgent need of a left-handed bat, and adding perhaps the best left-handed hitter in baseball while keeping Rizzo is something they should seriously consider.