Yankees make mega-million offer to Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The Japanese star remains the ‘big fish’ in the current free agency of Major League Baseball following other recent captures.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto remains the prominent figure in the current free agency market of Major League Baseball, following the decision of his Japanese compatriot Shohei Ohtani to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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— Jimmy Randazzo (@JimmyRandazzo) December 13, 2023
Yankees throw millions at Yamamoto
The pitcher is being closely monitored by several teams in MLB, with the New York Yankees and the Dodgers currently emerging as the leading contenders to secure the player’s services. The ‘Bronx Bombers’ have reportedly made an initial offer that significantly surpasses expectations with a bid that could reach up to $200 million for the player.
The Dodgers are meeting with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in LA today, per @Russ_Dorsey1 pic.twitter.com/a6IcYeUaLs
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) December 12, 2023
And the figure that has surfaced in recent hours is $304 million for a nine-season contract. According to insider Jim Bowden. Yankees personnel have already met with the Japanese player’s representatives in an attempt to persuade him to join their ranks. Similarly, meetings are scheduled with Dodgers personnel to initiate negotiations.
Jim Bowden predicts the Yankees to land Yamamoto pic.twitter.com/fplJUuda0P
— Bronx Talks (@bronxtalks) December 12, 2023
Are you happy about that, Yankees fans?