Dec 21, 2008 11:38 AM EST

Free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez has reportedly been telling close friends that the Yankees are prepared to offer him a three-year contract.

Most teams are only willing to give Ramirez a two-year deal, but Ramirez believes New York will give him a third year.

Ramirez doesn't intend to receive serious offers from any team until Mark Teixeira, a fellow Scott Boras client, is off the market.

Via Yahoo!