The New York Yankees prefer to trade for Dylan Cease rather than sign Blake Snell as the regular season approaches, according to a report.

However, the Yankees are unwilling to deal prospect Spencer Jones, who the Chicago White Sox are said to be "insisting" on.

Jones, 22, a former first-round pick, split last season between High- and Double-A, hitting .267/.336/.444 with 16 home runs and 43 stolen bases in 117 games.