Gerrit Cole Reaches Agreement with New York Yankees, Will Remain Until 2028
Gerrit Cole Exercises Option to Stay with the Yankees
Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees’ ace, has exercised his option to remain with the team until 2028, rather than becoming a free agent. This decision was made after a two-day window for the Yankees to add a $36 million salary for 2029, which would have voided the opt-out.
Negotiations
The negotiations between Cole, his agent Scott Boras, and the Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, and team president Randy Levine took place over the past few days. The talks included discussions about the language with Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Cashman’s Thoughts
According to Cashman, Cole is happy with his current setup and is looking forward to working with the team again. "Maybe the grass isn’t always greener," Cashman said. "I think he’s happy where he’s at. I think he likes our setup. I think he likes playing for who he’s playing for and working for. And I think he likes his teammates. And I think he thinks we have a legitimate chance to win."
Return to the Team
Cashman expressed his enthusiasm about Cole’s return, stating, "The biggest first step is we have our ace back, and we’re excited about that." The team is hopeful that Cole will be healthy and ready for the upcoming season.
Rotation
The Yankees have six potential returnees in their rotation, including Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt, Luis Gil, Nestor Cortes, and Marcus Stroman.
Other Moves
The team made a $21.05 million qualifying offer to outfielder Juan Soto, who is expected to reject it. However, they did not make an offer to second baseman Gleyber Torres, who will not receive draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team.
Deferrals
Cashman mentioned that the team is open to including deferrals in contracts, something that is not common in the Yankees’ deals. "We’re open to deferrals," he said. "A lot of times players are less open to doing deferrals for us than they are for maybe other markets. But if we can do stuff that benefits us, of course we will."
World Series Reflection
Cashman spoke about the team’s disappointing performance in the World Series, stating, "This team obviously wasn’t the best defensive team that we’ve had, clearly. And this team also had obviously made some baserunning mistakes, but obviously the Game 5 situation was involving players that ultimately are really, really good."
Conclusion
Gerrit Cole’s decision to remain with the New York Yankees is a significant move for the team, as he is one of their top pitchers. The team is hopeful that he will be healthy and ready for the upcoming season, and is looking forward to having him return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Gerrit Cole’s new contract with the New York Yankees?
A: Cole will remain with the Yankees until 2028, rather than becoming a free agent.
Q: What was the negotiation process like for Cole’s contract?
A: The negotiations involved discussions between Cole, his agent Scott Boras, and the Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman, owner Hal Steinbrenner, and team president Randy Levine.
Q: Is the Yankees open to including deferrals in contracts?
A: Yes, the team is open to including deferrals in contracts, although it is not common in their deals.
Q: What are the Yankees’ plans for their rotation for the upcoming season?
A: The team has six potential returnees in their rotation, including Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt, Luis Gil, Nestor Cortes, and Marcus Stroman.
