Yankees eye NPB Triple Crown winner with $120 million contract prediction

The New York Yankees are considering Teruaki Sato, the NPB Triple Crown winner from the Hanshin Tigers, as a potential third baseman. Sato achieved a.306 batting average with 39 home runs and 106 RBIs this season. With Ryan McMahon struggling in defense and offense, the Yankees may seek a replacement. Analysts predict Sato could command a contract in the range of $120 million, though this might exceed the Yankees' budget unless they clear space by trading McMahon’s salary. Signing Sato could help the Yankees retool as they aim to end a 17-year championship drought.

• 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees get $120 million prediction for NPB Triple Crown winner