Alex Verdugo is still a free agent, and the buzz around him has gotten eerily quiet. But here’s the twist—according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Verdugo actually turned down a solid offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Word on the street is that it was an $8 million deal, but Dugie said, “Nah, I’ll pass.”
Why would he do that? Maybe he’s holding out for a better fit. Maybe he’s banking on a team with real playoff potential. Or—and this is where things get interesting—maybe he’s waiting for the Yankees to come knocking one more time.
Let’s be real, the Yankees-Verdugo experiment seemed doomed from the start. He arrived in the Bronx with a chip on his shoulder, had some ups and downs, and ultimately found himself traded away in the Juan Soto blockbuster. But what if that wasn’t the end of the story? What if Verdugo still belongs in pinstripes, even if it’s just on a short-term deal?
Hear me out. Giancarlo Stanton is out with tennis elbow, and the Yankees need a bat to hold things down while he rehabs. They’ve got the money. Verdugo would come cheap. And for all the whispers about him being “damaged goods” or a guy that teams don’t want to deal with anymore, let’s not forget—this dude can still hit. His left-handed bat plays well in Yankee Stadium, and say what you want about his attitude, but his former teammates had no problem with him in the clubhouse.
So why not give Verdugo a one-year deal and let him bet on himself? If he rakes, the Yankees win. If he flops, no big deal—they move on. But one thing is clear: he loved being a Yankee, and if he’s still holding out hope for a reunion, maybe the front office should at least pick up the phone.
Verdugo’s market has been slower than expected this offseason, with the Astros and Angels sniffing around but not making any big moves. The Pirates wanted him, but he wasn’t interested. That says something. Maybe it’s time for the Yankees to take another look. Stay tuned—this story might not be over just yet.
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