According to multiple media outlets, the Yankees have an offer on the table for Blake Snell. This makes me happy. This makes Aaron Judge happy as he believes the Yankees need to make one more move before the start of the season according to the New York Daily News. This is the time. So, hey Blake Snell... take the offer and get to Tampa!
"Earlier this offseason it was reported the Yankees offered Snell a six-year contract worth $150 million, which is less than the Yankees gave Carlos Rodón last offseason (six years and $162 million). It is unclear whether any other teams have made Snell an offer at this point, though it's likely he and agent Scott Boras have discussed financial parameters with interested clubs," reported CBS Sports.
The Yankees starting rotation includes Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Nestor Cortes and likely Clarke Schmidt. Adding Snell would be huge and give the Yankees the competitive advantage they need to win the AL East and move ahead to the postseason.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, "It was reported over the weekend that the Yankees are still interested in free agent left-hander Blake Snell. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com relays today that the club currently has an offer out to the lefty, though adds that the Angels and Giants are still possibilities. Despite that offer, Andy Martino of SNY threw some cold water on the proceedings, suggesting there’s not much momentum to getting a deal done at the moment." The luxury tax is one reason to not go for it but, it may not be enough reason not to get this deal done.
"The Yankees went 82-80 and missed the postseason in 2023 despite Cole's Cy Young campaign. It was their worst record since going 76-86 in 1992. Last week manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees were "hell-bent on being a champion." Signing Snell would certainly up their World Series odds," reported CBS Sports.
And the energy in Tampa is already electric with Giancarlo Stanton looking trim and ready to compete, Aaron Judge fired up and Carlos Rodon slim and clean shaven. There is also the energy of Juan Soto and what he can add to this team.
"Soto is baseball's golden boy and the Yankees have the advantage this year, over the next nine months, to show him that he belongs in pinstripes. In that way, we can presume that the placement of Soto's locker was also a strategic decision by the Yankees. They want Soto and Stanton to bond. Seven years ago, perhaps the Yankees would've preferred it if Stanton's MVP magic rubbed off on Soto. But now? They're better off wishing Soto's influence on Stanton can revive the veteran's career," reported Fox Sports.
Bottom line- imagine the excitement if Blake Snell walks into George Steinbrenner Stadium this spring? Electric is not even the word—but rather thunder and lightning! Take the offer Blake and compete for the championship in pinstripes!
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--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof
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