Tue 12/6/11 4:38 PM

Bob Klapisch of the Bergen Record reports that the Yankees have spoken to the Athletics about the availability of Gio Gonzalez but that something would happen only in an "overpay" situation. Not surprisingly, A's general manager Billy Beane would ask for a boatload in return for his young left-hander. Gonzalez is sure to draw a number of suitors if he's made available, but it sounds like the price might need to drop in order for serious discussions to begin.