The New York Yankees have been known to scout aggressively when they sense an edge, and lately that edge seems to be pointing overseas. With several standout talents preparing to test MLB waters from both Japan and South Korea, the Yankees find themselves deeper than usual in the Asian market. They’ve already been linked to NPB starter Tatsuya Imai, but he’s hardly the only name on their radar.

In fact, a new candidate has surfaced from the KBO, and he might be the most intriguing fit of the group. Song Sung-mun, a 29-year-old infielder who only recently found his stride at the plate, is drawing attention from a wide swath of MLB teams. According to Yankeesource, the Giants, Cubs, Yankees, Mariners, Angels, and Pirates have all expressed varying levels of interest. For the Yankees, who ne

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