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Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, right, on the field during batting practice. The Yankees face the Oakland Athletics in the American Wildcard game on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in New York. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran / NorthJersey.com)

CARLSBAD, Calif. – If the Yankees do not have the space for Bryce Harper in the outfield,

Harper's agent, Scott Boras, said on SiriusXM radio that Harper could play first base for whichever team he signs with. While the Yankees' outfield is full, the team could use an early upgrade since Greg Bird and Luke can not be strong options.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, who did not comment on free agents, did not reveal if the Yankees would consider Harper for first base.

"Do I think Bryce Harper can play first base? I do not know, "Cashman said." Obviously he's extremely talented and athletic. "

Cashman has been flooded with issues around Harper and Manny Machado since the Yankees have the payroll flexibility to add either stars.

"We'll assess everything in the market place and how it might fit us," he said.

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Tim Tebow update

While Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen did not rule out the prospect of the next round of MLB Network, a source said Tuesday, the report said Tebow is ticketed for the AAA Syracuse class.

Tebow, a client of Van Wagenen, has not played above AA Class. He posted a .734 OPS this past season with Class AA Binghamton.

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Tough loss

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (Photo: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports)

Get outfielder Brandon Nimmo praised train Mets hitting coach Pat Roessler, who was fired Monday. Nimmo flourished this past year under Roessler's tutelage.

"I'm confident he'll find another position," Nimmo told NorthJersey.com and USA Today Network New Jersey on Tuesday. "He was very knowledgeable and instructive in my career, I'm definitely going to miss him."

Eyes on the Phillies

The Phillies are a team to watch this winter they have the payroll flexibility to be able to add both Harper and Machado.

"This is a big payrolls franchise for a long, long time," Matt Klentak said. "We will be able to get back to that again."

Briefs

Van Wagnenen said the Mets consider Wilmer Flores a first baseman or a power bat off the bench. Flores has played every infield position. … Van Wagenen would not go back to Jenrry Mejia, who is eligible to return next year after a three-year suspension.