Ex-GM to Yankees: ‘Right thing’ was to walk away from Gerrit Cole in offseason
Now, the Yankees have a lost year-plus with Cole, who will aim to return when he’s 35. According to ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney, the Yankees could recoup around 75% of Cole’s contract after taking out insurance, but the $36 million annually (for four more years) will still count against their luxury tax.
Free agent pitchers who have been left out in the cold weeks into spring training games have reasons to be hopeful.
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He hasn't yet thrown a pitch for the Yankees, but his impact on the organization will already live on forever. For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
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