Jacoby Ellsbury Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star of

Updates from Tuesday, Dec. 3

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that Elisbury is close to signing a mega deal with Boston's biggest rival:

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Star free agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is in serious talks with the Yankees and the sides appear to be close to reaching a seven-year deal. sources said.

"It could happen," said someone familiar with the talks.

It is believed the deal would exceeed Carl Crawford's $142-million, seven-year deal.

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Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports added:

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Can confirm @JonHeymanCBS report that Yankees and Jacoby Ellsbury are close to a long-term deal.

— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) December 4, 2013"

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Source: #Yankees heavily involved with Ellsbury, Choo. Ellsbury preferred choice. @JonHeymanCBS reporting team close on Ellsbury.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 4, 2013"

Just minutes later, Feinsand reported that the two sides had indeed agreed to terms:

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The Yankees' deal with Ellsbury is done, pending a physical. I'm told the contract is bigger than Crawford's 7 year/$142M deal.

— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) December 4, 2013"