ORLANDO, Fla. — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman stated during his Winter Meetings interviews this week that he still believes in Anthony Volpe even though the hitting has been a disappointment since his rookie season in 2023 and the fielding was a big problem this year.

He also mentioned his affection for speedy super-utility player Jose Caballero, who currently is slated to start at short next season at least until Volpe returns in late April or May from offseason labrum surgery.

Meantime, the Yankees actively are looking to get a whole lot better at shortstop.

Cashman has initiated trade talks with the Rangers for shortstop Corey Seager, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday.

Grant wrote “according to two people with knowledge of the conversations, the Yan

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