The Yankees have made "significant progress" towards a new contract agreement with free-agent shortstop Derek Jeter, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The chances of a deal getting done this weekend are strong because of the progress made this week, according to a report in The New York Post.
It's believed that the Yankees added a few million to their initial three-year, $45 million offer to Jeter.
Yankees Make 'Significant Progress' On Jeter Deal