Trevor Story

But the Rangers have a hole at third base right now, and if Story is indeed willing to entertain a position change and/or a short-term contract, which is the ...

The Rockies made one last call to Story before inking Kris Bryant, per The Athletic’s Nick Groke, but that door appears to be closed. Heyman suggests that the Yankees and Astros “likely have an edge” to sign Story because they would allow him to remain at shortstop. But the Rangers have a hole at third base right now, and if Story is indeed willing to entertain a position change and/or a short-term contract, which is the latest, then Story’s fit with in Texas is actually much smoother than it seems at first glance. Right now, the Rangers would field a third base by committee approach while awaiting the arrival and good health of prospect Josh Jung. Even though he’s injured, Jung’s presence means that the Rangers might only be interested in securing Story if they can do so with a very short-term deal. But when the Rangers traded Kiner-Falefa to the Twins for catcher Mitch Garver, the machinations of the offseason really kicked into high gear. It wasn’t long ago that the Rangers had Isiah Kiner-Falefa ready to return to the hot corner to be their regular third baseman.

Colorado Rockies free agent shortstop Trevor Story could be headed home after all as the Texas Rangers were linked to him on Friday night.

Also, it likely wouldn’t be a long-term deal since the Rangers’ top prospect (Josh Jung) is a third baseman that is MLB-ready but he just had shoulder surgery less than a month ago. Also, considering that Corey Seager is slated to play shortstop for the Rangers and his injury history, Story could see plenty of time at short. Carlos Correa signed with the Minnesota Twins in an odd deal himself early this morning so Story’s market is more clear.

The Texas Rangers signed Corey Seager and Marcus Semien this winter, thinking they'd be set in their middle infield. Could they add more?

And to potentially do so without surrendering any prospect capital would be an absolute coup. Story was mentioned as a fit for Texas seemingly from the beginning prior to the team signing Semien and Seager instead. Should the Texas Rangers sign the All-Star shortstop, he would probably have to take an outfield spot or play third base, both places on the field where the team still has deficiencies, with Corey Seager locked in at shortstop.

The Ranger are reportedly among the teams talking to free agent shortstop Trevor Story.

Story isn’t getting the dollars Correa received, and its going to be harder for him to get the opt outs, but something short term would seem to be likely what he is looking at at his point. Only the Astros and Yankees, of the five teams Heyman mentioned, have an opening at shortstop. Carlos Correa, the other top free agent shortstop who was still unsigned before the lockout, just took a three year, $105.3 million deal with a pair of opt outs from the Minnesota Twins. Story may be looking for a similar (if lesser) deal.

Trevor Story is reportedly down to four teams and is open to a position change as he weighs multiple offers. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

It should be noted that while the words “short-term” don’t necessarily mean that Story is open to a short-term deal just yet. He is also open to a short-term deal in the vein of the one signed by Correa, tweets Heyman. Heyman adds that Story is prioritizing signing with a win-now team.

They're still reportedly "firmly in mix" despite Story's preference to play shortstop. Could Trevor Story be joining the Red Sox? David Zalubowski/AP Photo.

Heyman called him “the last great shortstop standing” after Carlos Correa reportedly agreed to a deal with the Twins. “Yankees and Astros likely have an edge in Trevor Story pursuit as he’d play SS in either place,” Heyman tweeted Saturday morning. “Two good choices since they are also winning teams.

The New York Yankees are still considering former Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story in free agency and could sign Story to a short term contract.

Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner alluded to that plan this week, one of the reasons why this team elected not to sign a shortstop to a long-term deal in free agency over the last several months. That would be ideal for New York, a club that's committed to paying several stars for years to come and is poised to hand the keys to Derek Jeter's old stomping grounds to top prospect Anthony Volpe in the not-so-distant future. The former Rockies shortstop could sign with the intention of testing the open market again next offseason, a free-agency cycle with fewer top-tier shortstops available (and no lockout to deal with either). When New York acquired infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa in a five-player trade with Minnesota last weekend, it seemed like the Yankees were set at the shortstop position. At the end of the day, as has been the case all offseason for those in pinstripes, it'll come down to the financials. That in mind, if Story is still on New York's radar, you have to think another subsequent move would need to be made.

Trevor Story's market increased with Carlos Correa heading to the Twins.

“He’s so underrated it’s unbelievable,” Story said about Bogaerts at last year’s All-Star Game. “He’s such a good player on both sides of the ball. And he’s good for the game.” Story likely would move to second base if the Red Sox signed him. I love being there.” I appreciate just the way he goes out there every day and posts every day. In another tweet, Heyman added, “Yankees and Astros likely have an edge in Trevor Story pursuit as he’d play SS in either place.

How's your bracket? That bad, huh? Well, the Red Sox could be on the verge of signing Trevor Story. Reports have his decision down to the Sox, Giants, and maybe ...