Yankees’ Gerrit Cole opts out of contract, per source: How New York could prevent him from testing free agency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole opts out of contract, per source: How New York could prevent him from testing free agency

New York Times  

NEW YORK — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his nine-year, $324 million contract, a league source confirmed. The Yankees can void Cole’s opt-out by adding a 10th year and an additional $36 million to his current deal, which would restore his status as the highest-paid pitcher in baseball by total dollars after Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed a $325 million contract last offseason. At 34 years old next season and having dealt with an elbow injury this year, there’s uncertainty about whether Cole would command a contract of that magnitude if he were to enter free agency. Should the Yankees decide to let Cole go, they could explore other options, such as Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes, who is four years younger and also available as a free agent.

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Gerrit Cole’s compromise, David Ross’ possible dugout return and more MLB notes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gerrit Cole’s compromise, David Ross’ possible dugout return and more MLB notes

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At first glance, the Los Angeles Angels’ trade for Jorge Soler appeared ill-conceived. A sensible compromise with Cole The New York Yankees shrewdly called Gerrit Cole’s bluff, declining to void his opt-out by extending his contract by one year and $36 million in 2029, his age-38 season. Even a minor reduction in Cole’s $36 million average …

Gerrit Cole to remain with Yankees, will continue extension talks: Source
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gerrit Cole to remain with Yankees, will continue extension talks: Source

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — Gerrit Cole isn’t going anywhere. “We wanted our player and our ace back,” general manager Brian Cashman said Monday evening, “and certainly didn’t want to go.” Cole will receive at least the four years and $144 million remaining on his deal. Cashman said the Yankees “weren’t necessarily comfortable” adding a 10th year to Cole’s deal. Cashman said …

Rosenthal: Gerrit Cole missed time in 2024. Can he now get Yankees to ante up?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rosenthal: Gerrit Cole missed time in 2024. Can he now get Yankees to ante up?

New York Times  

If Gerrit Cole were a free agent, would the New York Yankees sign him to a five-year, $180 million deal covering his ages 34 to 38 seasons? Two years ago, the Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom — a pitcher who was a year older than Cole and had a far more extensive injury history — to a five-year, $185 million …

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'

Daily Mail  

New York Yankees star Juan Soto will keep his options open in free agency despite the Bronx Bombers' ability to sign him to a lucrative deal next season. In December, The Athletic's Tim Britton projected that Soto could receive a 14-year, $540 million deal - be it with the Yankees or elsewhere. Yankees star Juan Soto is keeping his options …

Yamamoto’s contract with Dodgers includes 2 opt outs, but timing depends on elbow health
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Yamamoto’s contract with Dodgers includes 2 opt outs, but timing depends on elbow health

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will have two opportunities to opt out of his record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although the timing is tied to his pitching elbow’s health. Los Angeles announced the agreement two weeks after signing two-way star Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million, 10-year contract. As part of the deal under …

Juan Soto is a Yankee. What might his next contract look like?
1 year ago

Juan Soto is a Yankee. What might his next contract look like?

New York Times  

Juan Soto is headed to the Bronx for his final year before free agency. Player Signed Age fWAR 1 fWAR 3 Years Total 2023 AAV Juan Soto 2025 26 5.5 16.4 Manny Machado 2019 26 6.2 14.9 10 300.0 35.7 Bryce Harper 2019 26 3.4 11.1 13 330.0 30.2 In general, Soto compares favorably to both those players at the …

Eduardo Rodriguez opts out of last 3 years and $49 million of contract with Detroit Tigers
1 year, 1 month ago

Eduardo Rodriguez opts out of last 3 years and $49 million of contract with Detroit Tigers

Associated Press  

Eduardo Rodriguez opted out of the last three seasons and $49 million of his contract with the Detroit Tigers to become a free agent. The 30-year-old Venezuelan is 82-53 with a 4.03 ERA over his career, which includes six years with the Boston Red Sox and two in Detroit. Sensing Rodriguez would make this move, the Tigers tried to trade …

MLB Contract Extension Week Tiers: Who should stay and who should test free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

MLB Contract Extension Week Tiers: Who should stay and who should test free agency

New York Times  

We’ve reached the end of Extension Week, where I’ve projected possible contract extensions for close to 50 major-league players. Josh Hader Ian Happ, Cubs: 6 years, $100 million It’s rarely a bad idea to sign a long-term extension after your best season, especially when you’ve experienced the undulations Happ has. Adolis García, Rangers: 5 years, $45 million This only buys …

Yankees knocked out early by rival Red Sox at Fenway
3 years, 2 months ago

Yankees knocked out early by rival Red Sox at Fenway

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees took a winding route into the AL wild-card game, squeezing in on the final day of a tumultuous season. “Tonight was a tough one to take.” Dent’s famous home run at Fenway sent New York past Boston in the 1978 AL East tiebreaker, the only other one-game, winner-take-all matchup between the …

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