Summary
The New York Yankees did not secure a contract with reliever Pete Fairbanks, who has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Marlins. Fairbanks, who played for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, was seen as a strong fit for the Yankees' bullpen needs.
Key Facts
- The Miami Marlins signed Pete Fairbanks to a one-year contract.
- Fairbanks played 61 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season.
- He achieved a 2.83 ERA and 27 saves during the season.
- The Marlins' deal is worth $13 million with an additional $1 million signing bonus.
- There is a possibility for an extra $1 million in appearance-related incentives.
- The Yankees did not pursue Fairbanks, although he was considered a valuable option.
- Some think Fairbanks could have been a set-up man for Yankees closer David Bednar.
