MLB reports indicate that at least half a dozen teams are after the signing of Yoshinobu Yamamoto; the Japanese pitcher who has become a priority for the New York Yankees.
The 25-year-old Japanese right-hander is being valued at a high price in the Major League market and many are talking about offers that are around $245 million and that could take him to surpass Gerrit Cole’s record.
Having so much competition – and from large market teams – could cause the Yankees to see the opportunity to sign Yamamoto slip away and be forced to look for other options among the available pitchers.
Snell just won the second Cy Young of his career, this time in the National League. The 31-year-old left-hander vindicated himself in 2023 with a brilliant season that did not go unnoticed amid the failure of the San Diego Padres. He led the old circuit with his ERA of 2.25 and WAR of 6.0, was fifth in wins with 14 and second in strikeouts with 234. Although his market value has risen, it is not close to Yamamoto’s aspirations and stands at $143.9 million per 6 campaigns. He also knows the division well from his years in Tampa Bay.
2023-12-16 19:00:13
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