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As of now, the Yankees hover around $33.2 million in luxury tax salary, which complicates their ability to sign high-priced free agents. To clear up some financial space, executives could consider trading standout players or expecting other deals to fall through, which may render some players available at more reasonable rates. For instance, packaging Marcus Stroman in a trade that allows the Yankees to keep more of the financial burden off their books may open options to obtain Bregman.