Yankees on verge of acquiring Wells from Angels By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com | 3/24/2013 6:16 P.M. ET Comments (129) 3 print e-mail Yanks close to acquiring Wells00:01:55 MLB.com Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch discusses the potential deal to acquire Vernon Wells from the Angels and how he would impact the lineup Twitter Facebook Email TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees may not have seen much of Vernon Wells over the last few seasons, but as they eye an Opening Day lineup that suddenly seems lacking in star power, they're ready to give him much more of a look. The Yankees and Angels are closing in on a deal that will fit the 34-year-old outfielder for pinstripes, sources have confirmed to MLB.com, and the trade could be completed as soon as Sunday evening. The transaction will involve the Angels taking on a large majority of the $42 million Wells is owed through the 2014 season, which is a matter still under discussion between the clubs. The Yankees are expected to only surrender a low-level Minor League player in exchange. "I'm not at liberty to have any conversations publicly about it yet, but I know what you're asking," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "There's a lot of I's to dot and T's to cross to get to a finish line when you're doing something." Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto confirmed that the two sides are talking, but declined to go into detail. Wells has a full no-trade clause, but was coming into the season as the Angels' fifth outfielder behind Mike Trout, Peter Bourjos, Josh Hamilton and designated hitter Mark Trumbo. He grinned and said, "Possibly," when reporters in Tempe, Ariz., asked him if he had approved a trade. "It'd be a huge change," Wells said of joining the Yankees. "I don't think it's ever easy saying goodbye, but at the same time, if this were to happen, it's a good group of guys over there. I'll just get to know a new family." The Yankees suddenly find themselves in...
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