Yankees showing interest in free agent C Martin MaldonadoGerrit Cole's success pitching to him most likely piqued Cashman's interest12/11/2019, 10:48 PMOct 15, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (12) talks with starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) on the mound during the first inning of game three of the 2019 ALCS playoff baseball series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner