Well looks like Tanaka will be posted
I would venture to say its to the Yankees detriment that this happen this year as opposed to next with the LT reset. Much like the Cano conundrum this puts management at a crossroads again as to what their philosophy is.
If you're in their shoes though, seems like a no-brainer. You have to go all-in, LT and rebates be damned. Leverage your brand and your cash to lure the likely best pitcher on the market to bolster the rotation for the next 5-7 years and increase the chance of filling those luxury boxes in the post-season. The competition will doubtless be stiff though.
I would venture to say its to the Yankees detriment that this happen this year as opposed to next with the LT reset. Much like the Cano conundrum this puts management at a crossroads again as to what their philosophy is.
If you're in their shoes though, seems like a no-brainer. You have to go all-in, LT and rebates be damned. Leverage your brand and your cash to lure the likely best pitcher on the market to bolster the rotation for the next 5-7 years and increase the chance of filling those luxury boxes in the post-season. The competition will doubtless be stiff though.