Yankees' $325 Million Mistake Still Haunts Them 2 Years Later
Summary
The New York Yankees chose not to sign pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto two years ago, missing out on a record-breaking $325 million deal. Yamamoto joined the Los Angeles Dodgers and has performed well, while the Yankees could have benefited from his skills in recent seasons.Key Facts
- Two years ago, the Yankees opted not to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto for a $325 million deal.
- Yamamoto ultimately signed a 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Yankees offered a different deal but did not include a $50 million signing bonus like the Dodgers.
- Yamamoto has made 48 starts for the Dodgers with a 2.66 ERA and 306 strikeouts.
- The Yankees could have used Yamamoto in important games, including their recent playoff series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- The Yankees reportedly did not want to offer a bigger deal than what their pitcher Gerrit Cole received.
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