But given his history, the Yankees should not hold a spot open for him.

The Yankees hold a $13 million option on him for next season.

The Yankees, on the other hand, hold interest for everyone.

Pittsburgh also showed interest, but again the Yankees held on.

The Yankees have held on to their stars because they can afford to do so.

The Yankees have not held a lead at any point during their games.

The Yankees have held a lead in all but one of their 52 home games.

The Yankees held on to the first two and traded the third.

But still the Yankees held a 5-2 lead going into the seventh.

The Yankees held three leads in this game and lost them all.