General manager Dana Brown lit a spark at the winter meetings Monday when he declared the Houston Astros would listen to trade inquiries about “anybody,” including star right fielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker figured to attract interest.

Six weeks into the offseason, the Houston Astros have been among the least active teams in baseball. They've yet to sign a major-league free agent and the only 40-man roster player they've acquired in a trade is extra outfielder Taylor Trammell.

The Yankees have had trade talks with week with the Astros on three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who is one season away from free agency.