Yankees Trade Rumors: Marlins Talks on Jesús Luzardo, Edward Cabrera Had No Traction

As the New York Yankees continue to pursue starting pitchers, their talks with the Miami Marlins about pitchers Jesús Luzardo and Edward Cabrera had no traction, per the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

According to Heyman, while the Yankees sought after a potential deal involving the Marlins' starting pitchers, those trade talks were never able to gain any ground.

"There was said to be 'no traction' in talks with the Marlins, who are discussing Luzardo, Edward Cabrera and other starters," Heyman wrote.

Luzardo, who started 32 games for Miami last season, had a 10-10 record, recording a 3.63 ERA and 208 strikeouts in 178.2 innings pitched. Cabrera, who started 20 games for the Marlins, recorded a 7-7 record, notching a 4.24 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 99.2 innings pitched.

The news comes as the Yankees made an opening offer to free-agent starter Blake Snell, Heyman reported. Snell started 32 games for the San Diego Padres last season, recording a 14-9 record with a career-best 2.25 ERA and 234 strikeouts in 180 innings pitched.

According to Heyman, the Yankees have yet to make any progress in landing Snell, still far apart from Snell's asking price. Heyman also noted that the Yankees have made little progress in landing free agent Jordan Montgomery or trade target Dylan Cease.

With those three options still seemingly out of reach, Heyman said the Yankees could be pursuing other options, like Marcus Stroman, Corbin Burnes or Shane Bieber, though there is no evidence of progress with any of those options.

With spring training just around the corner, the Yankees are nearing desperation mode when it comes to finding starting arms.