Rafael Soriano turns down qualifying offer, but is still on Yankees' radar

Rafael Soriano is still in talks with the Yankees after rejecting their offer. (US Presswire)

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- Yankees closer Rafael Soriano rejected the club's $13.3 million qualifying offer by Friday's deadline, but the sides are continuing to talk.

Soriano is believed to prefer staying with the Yankees.

All-time great closer Mariano Rivera has told the Yankees he's coming back, but the Yankees would like to have both closers.