Former Bronx Bomber and current Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano said he would consider a move back to New York if the Yankees approached him with an offer, according to multiple sources.
"I don't know if they want to call or not, but if they call for me, I'd have to think about it," said Soriano, who has two years and $36 million remaining on his contract. "I don't want to take a quick reaction and say yes or say no. I'm 37 years old, so I have to think about first what's good for me, my team and my family.
"That's the team that opened the door for me in the big leagues. That was a long time ago."
In 2012, Soriano had 32 home runs, 108 RBIs while batting .266, his best offensive output in seven years. The left fielder was the starting second baseman for the Yankees from 2001-2003, and was traded to the Rangers in a deal for Alex Rodriguez before the 2004 season. Soriano spent one season with the Nationals in 2006.
He added that though his preference would be to remain in Chicago, he wouldn't rule out any possibilities.
"In this game, I don't like to say no," Soriano said. "I'm feeling comfortable here and with this group, the young guys, they make me feel young. I'm feeling comfortable here, but we'll see what happens."
According to the New York Post, Soriano has a no-trade clause and still has $36 million and two years remaining on the eight-year deal he signed in 2007. The Cubs would be willing to pay for more than half of his salary to any suitors. Last season, Soriano blocked a trade to the Giants, who ended up winning the World Series, but said that he would not rule out every team.
"That was last year. At the trade deadline last year, there were six or seven teams that were contenders, but now, it's 2013 there are no contenders because the season has not started yet. After that, maybe like a couple of months, if we are not playing good, then they can decide what they want to do with me," he said.
