Francys Romero-The Blue Jays, Pirates, Astros and Yankees are still in the bidding for Cuban RHP free agent Yariel Rodriguez (26), per sources. The teams in the bid are not expected to make a decision with Rodríguez until the negotiation of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s contract is finalized.
The Blue Jays, Pirates, Astros and Yankees are still in the bidding for Cuban RHP free agent Yariel Rodriguez (26), per sources.
The teams in the bid are not expected to make a decision with Rodríguez until the negotiation of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's contract is finalized. pic.twitter.com/M1j8L1bLgy
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) December 21, 2023
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I mean this feels like a forgone conclusion that the other 3 teams up their offer as soon as they don’t get Yamamoto and the Pirates don’t and drop out, but it would be nice
This would be a great signing if they could do it. Yariel is absolutely filthy from the games I’ve seen him pitch
This would be an amazing addition, he’s not guaranteed a starter but he and Bednar would make a nasty setup/closer duo if he can’t start.
I imagine he’ll come in around $10 million a year, which is doable for this team IMO. Just a question of whether the Pirates will get outbid here. One advantage the Pirates do have other the other 3 is rotation spots that they can promise him.
This is probably the other big move that was hinted at. I hope we make a competitive bid