The Yankees and Indians have both reportedly extended contract offers to Kevin Youkilis.

New York has offered him a one-year, $12 million deal, while Cleveland has a two-year contract worth between $16 million and $18 million on the table.

"Youkilis fits that team. He is a no-nonsense guy whose focus is entirely on playing," a National League talent evaluator said of the Yankees. "He has been hurt a bit lately, but he fits real well over there."

People who know Youkilis, who will turn 34 in March, say he wants to play for a team where every game matters and winning isn’t a sometime thing.