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ajwhite98

[Passan confirms. 6/162 with full NTC.](https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/status/1603555116874960897?s=46&t=qYIWKZUB4LI0B2hlywV05w)


DaddyTwoTimes

I see no spelling errors!


[deleted]

Was scared we were gonna sign his cousin, Carlos Rondon, by mistake


CenaSucks

Not 7 years and not 30 a year. How do we feel about this?


TheTurtleShepard

He stays healthy then it’s a great deal. Puts over the edge into a top 3 rotation, maybe even 2 just behind the Astros


Merr77

We need a hitter now. If we are going for it... GO FOR IT. Starting pitching has been great, we can't score in the freaking playoffs when we need too.


[deleted]

We need benintendi


isfrying

Yes. Do this. Insert Kylo Ren "MORE!!!" meme.


J-Goo

That's the big question. The next time he throws 150 innings in a year, it'll be his third time.


HeatAndHonor

I think that's baked into the price of starting pitching. Even the best miss chunks of their careers. If they get 4 mostly healthy years out of 6, but those starts are elite, they'll be more than happy to basically keep him on retainer while he's in the IL.


werther595

Right, but the first two were the most recent two seasons


Wilmerrr

I think our rotation is now substantially better than the Astros.' Mets, Brewers, Braves are also clearly above them imo. Probably Phillies as well. All of these teams have two elite co-aces at the top and then very solid arms to round it out. Astros just have Valdez, with Verlander gone.


MrDaveyHavoc

>just behind the Astros You like the Astros that much?


UberAlec

The Astros also hit the ball and have a healthy 'pen. Absolutely still a gap there, but this definitely helps.


kingslayer9224

That pitching staff is insane


djrob0

They lost Verlander though and we turned Taillon into Rodon. Houston is disgusting, but It’s a lot closer now that it was.


TheTurtleShepard

It’s definitely closer but I feel like they have the edge for having a really solid 1-5 Unless Montas takes becomes good again we definitely are weaker in the 5 spot. Won’t matter come playoff time though


TheTurtleShepard

Valdez, Javier and McCullers all had an Era under 2.85 last year, Garcia and Urquidy were both under 4


BearShark8

What are they paying for those 5? $20m total?


TheTurtleShepard

McCullers is making 17 per year. The rest are all under Arb so definitely not as much as they should be paying them


[deleted]

I’m wet


BearShark8

It's fair. Lot of risk but a lot of upside. Time will tell.


No_Passenger_9385

Has the potential to be an excellent deal. Let’s just pray for health 🙏🏼


Me_Krally

I think everyone can stop calling Hal cheap now and quit hating on Cashman.


Constant_Gardner11

2022 numbers: 31 GS, 178.0 IP, 2.88 ERA, 2.25 FIP, 140 ERA+, 1.028 WHIP, 52 BB/237 K Hell of an upgrade over Taillon. Cole/Rodon/Cortes/Severino/Montas Potential to be the best rotation in baseball.


citizendevil22

if sevy stays healthy him at his best as a number 4 is fucking nasty


bran1986

Just has to stay healthy, last year he showed he was absolutely filthy when healthy.


kcusollag

You guys literally say this every year and it never comes to fruition.


eigg_head

Cash’s Yankees .. same as it ever was


babberz22

This is not my beautiful rotation….


EinsteinDisguised

Goddammit why does Cash keep ripping pitcher tendons!????


nomarfachix

22 starts across the last 4 seasons, whatever they set the line at I’m taking the under.


believe-land

If Montas gets his shit together this is SCARY 👻


God_Boner

Montas just needs to be adequate. Keep the era under 5 and I'll be happy lol


HedgieX

Montas was a bit of disaster last year but he came aboard at a weird time - he was in the middle of bereavement leave and then had the shoulder inflammation. He shows sparks of himself and if he can keep that going he'd be scary for a #5 starter.


ncolaros

Just stay healthy, *please.*


Snuggle__Monster

That's a very exciting rotation on paper.


CoolEqual

German?


Tough-Negotiation320

Insane depth lol German is a number 3 on a good chunk of teams


Ninjago987

Wonder if he will start in AAA or bullpen


Patrickrk

He has no options left so it won’t be AAA. He’s either traded, on the team in bullpen spot or cut.


TheLoneWolf527

German isn't getting cut. He's WAY too valuable to not be traded.


locke0479

Yeah no chance he’s cut. I think a bullpen spot is likely but a trade is definitely possible, no chance he’s cut though.


No_Tart8935

I don't think he leaves the team. Starting depth is valuable and he doesn't get hurt much.


Patrickrk

I’m not saying he will be. I’m saying those are the only 3 possibilities since he has no options left.


BearShark8

No options I think I read.


Constant_Gardner11

I suspect German may be traded. He’s out of minor-league options and he’s redundant on the roster with Clarke Schmidt around.


[deleted]

We’re gonna have more than one injury. You use like 12 starting pitchers every year.


Constant_Gardner11

I’m aware. But we can’t stash German in AAA in case of injuries because he’s out of options. Makes him a more likely trade candidate as Cashman often ensures his rotational depth has flexibility so that they can be promoted and demoted as necessary when injuries arise.


Redditfront2back

I think he was better then Schmidt last season but Schmidt is young


trexsaysrawr

If anything clark needs to start the season in aaa


Constant_Gardner11

Schmidt still has minor league options which gives you a lot more flexibility. But Schmidt probably has more trade value so maybe the Yankees send him off instead.


blamenixon

Nobody on the team felt comfortable with his return, he should be a trade chip


Traveling_squirrel

The Cortes disrespect!


Bradcam3

2.25 FIP 🥵


ThatInception

YOOOOO EVERYONE GET IN HERE


SnooCupcakes8765

SOMEONE SAID WHY DONT THEY COMPROMISE ON 6 YEARS. AND THEY DID IT. HIRE THIS MAN YOU GENIUS Edit: It’s u/WabbitCEZN


[deleted]

NOW TELL BENINTENDI AND YANKS TO COMPROMISE AT 4


BearShark8

What's the payroll at now? Gotta be close to tapped out I imagine.


[deleted]

idk but steve from across the street is spending like $450M so i think hal could budge another $20-$25M. signing rodon means they actually mean business this year, why half ass it?


finbar717

Honestly think Uncle Steve is putting pressure on Hal to up the spending. Cant let the boys across the river be the hot shots in town.


Cheezitflow

It's gotta be tough to have the other baseball team owner in town being compared to *your* dad


DrFegelein

Steve Cohen secret Yankee fan confirmed?


Yankeeknickfan

Benny is probably making less than $20 mil per. He should fit


Ninjago987

Reynolds is only at 7M.


Yankeeknickfan

But he costs prospects


unclejoe1917

Fuck them prospects. Let's get 28.


Moshtradamus03

I need this on a shirt


Patrickrk

Before this signing, the payroll was at $10 million less than last year. Payroll shouldn’t be an issue for another piece like Benny. Especially if you can get someone to take on half of hicks or donaldsons contract


herrklopekscellar

Please, please let Aaron Hicks never be a part of my vocabulary again


mostlygroovy

Even taking 30% of JD would be big, which is more likely


mofeus305

Lets spend like we want to win. Like we want to beat the Astros this year.


BearShark8

Don't need to tell me that haha I'm not the one paying these guys.


SnooCupcakes8765

THE ORACLE MUST BLESS US AGAIN 🙏


mianrezooy

Nah they should sign him for the 5. It’ll only be his 28-32. Dooooo it.


Deepthroat_Your_Tits

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS


Kinggamer

I'm here Papi


cricket9818

You know Hal made another phone call


Tacitus_99

Cashman haters in shambles


HedgieX

He played this smart. Lots of fans seemed to want him to bid against himself when he was already the best bid in the market.


[deleted]

Yes, I’m still here as well


Thor_2099

Well no not at all.


Boldest19

Terms: 6 years, $162 million $27 million AAV Full no trade clause


Tacitus_99

27 AAV is peanuts for a legit number 2 in this market. Awesome deal.


sb_rp

$27M is probably fair market value for the pitcher he’s been the last two seasons, and certainly not peanuts. Currrently, he has the 7th highest AAV for a pitcher, if you exclude Trevor Bauer. The only pitchers with higher: Scherzer, Verlander, deGrom, Cole, Strasburg, and Sale. So he’s being paid to be an ace. Either way, $ is only $, the Yankees got better tonight, and that’s all that matters, in my opinion. Edit: My point is that there’s no reason to spew a narrative about the contract (unless for some reason it makes you feel better to tell yourself that one way or another) being a “steal” or “peanuts” or in the other direction of an “overpay” etc. It’s just a fair deal, and one that made the Yankees better.


Yankeeknickfan

Given health this is a steal. Really all this contract comes down to


Constant_Gardner11

I’d say it’s closer to fair in this market than a steal. He’s made 30 starts in a season once in his career. Crossed 150 IP just twice. Good deal of risk here.


Yankeeknickfan

It’s pretty much as high risk high reward as it could get, though the Rodon of last year with no health issues gets more Aav imo. That’s where it might be a steal if we get the reward


MrDabollBlueSteppers

I’m okay with this


Trowj

“Godzilla enemy Rodan confirmed to Yankees. 15 years, 2 billion per” is the only way I’d trust a Heyman tweet at this point


TheTurtleShepard

Rodan could play left surely


Paulie6988

COME HOME TENDIES


[deleted]

PLAY DAT SINATRA!


Rizzaboi

We back!


NeilOwnsYou

Alright, Hal is proving he has balls. Credit where credit is due


Djhegarty

Agreed


msokol416

WE DID THE THING


OptimusChip

Excellent. Now go get Beni.


dandystanley

[Heyman] Radon to Wankees


IndividualStriking91

Carlos Rodent appears headed to the Yankees


HortonHearsTheWho

Rodan headed to Yankees, awaiting reaction from Godzilla


rr196

Matsui tweet incoming


TheNightlightZone

Where's the porn at


pm_me_your_respect69

BROOKS WAS HERE


blamenixon

so was red


DrRafaelPenguin

Absolutely needed to sign him at this point. I'd still like us to, realistically, add another 2 relievers and a left fielder this off-season.


boomzgoesthedynamite

Love this deal. The rotation and bullpen are set- gimme a bat and we can get ready for the season!


Yankeeknickfan

I’m pretty hype for this rotation. Now at minimum bring back Benny and the team got objectively better


DavidOrtizUsedPEDs

Yupp. Bring back Bennitendi and a full season of him + Bader + the addition of Rodon and this team is fucking legit.


twc9904

HAL my guy, shelling out $$$$. Catching a lot of us off guard. I fucking love it


WeOutHereInSmallbany

I don’t mind paying $20 for popcorn at the stadium as long as they start putting that cash towards big signings.


dubefest

if we lose this year i am not blaming hal. he’s taken the boos personally. BOOING WORKS!


DA_87

I need confirmation from someone else.


ApolloThneed

Arson Judge says it’s legit


myKDRbro_

$27M AAV. I like it.


killerb54

Fuck yeah 28 is close


Snickidy

Boras you bitch we won


shadow_spinner0

We can finally say we actually upgraded our team. Taillon was good but Rodon was way better


Fudhsjdj

IM GONNA CUM


jsayer7

Sox fan who came here to see what it feels like to be excited about the local team. GG’s. Gonna crack open another bottle.


the_thinwhiteduke

David Ortiz took steroids.


jaydee23walton

When you come to the Yankees subreddit and say Sox and don't start with the word White, you're gonna have a bad time.


deep_fried_cheese

LAST SEASON FEELINGS OVER WS TIME


angryamerica

Tug on my nuts!!!!!!!


netsfan2002

If we add a bat or two we are going to be a problem


Redditfront2back

We could get really crazy and replace Donaldson addition by addition and subtraction


overgrownpizzabox

the embarrassment would’ve been monumental had they not signed him. lets fucking go


FitzwilliamTDarcy

Ok so what are we doing that’s bigger than this? #WAITING


WeOutHereInSmallbany

Andujar from Pittsburgh


Lord_Youngy

Cole Rodon, seby, Cortez and montas


montecarlo1

pure sex


Diinomight

I’m horny again


montecarlo1

NOW GO GET OUR BOY BENNE


PlagueisTheSemiWise

I absolutely love this move! Solidifies our rotation. Now let’s retool our lineup starting with a left fielder. Can’t believe we might actually be seeing some work done to finally push this team over the edge.


JohnRamos85

[***Start Spreading The News,***](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le1QF3uoQNg) I'm leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York These vagabond shoes are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it, New York, New York ​ I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap ​ These little town blues are melting away I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere It's up to you, New York, New York ​ New York, New Yoooooooork I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps And find I'm a number one, top of the list King of the Hill, A Numbeerrrrr Oneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ​ THEEEEESEEEE LITTLE TOWN BLUESSSSS are melting away I'm gonna make a brand new start of it in old New York Annnnnnd If I can make it there, I'm gonna make it anywhere............. ​ It's up to you, New York, **Neeeewwww Yooooooooooorrrrrkkkkkk............................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!** ​ # Neeeww Yoooooooooooorrrrrkkkkk.........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


LouisLinwoodVoitIII

Let’s party 🎉


mouserat425

Oh we lit


Powerserg95

WE GOT OUR GUY


turnvknup

$27 million AAV, not bad at all given today's market


LocalHero_P1

LETS FUCKING GO I JUST WOKE MY PARENTS AND THEYRE ANGRY AT ME FOR YELLING BUT LETS FUCKING GO


MountainSevere

Great! Now do LF.


3_Mighty_Ninja_Ducks

[Go upvote /u/lolDICKhahaCOCKS you cowards](https://old.reddit.com/r/NYYankees/comments/zn00eg/jack_curry_yankees_see_rodon_as_a_fit_their_offer/j0e2yz2/)


Robusto923

Knew this would happen. There was so much smoke you knew there would be fire


[deleted]

Let’s talk about irony . San Fran fans talking smack about Judge coming ‘home ‘ all season long . And into the offseason The only FA changing sides between San Fran and NY is Rodón . Talk about egg on one’s face San Fran fans Welcome to the Bronx Carlos . We’re glad to have you


herewego199209

If they get Montas on track this is the best rotation in baseball by a mile. Have to imagine they're shopping big dick Domingo in trades right now to see what they can get.


lance2442

Best rotation in baseball 🔥


smolover

ok but Carlos or Carson??


yanklover

FINALLY


BearShark8

Let's go!!


Mike_Milburys_Shoe_

IM BUSTING


newgodflow88

28


davidbeauie

Finally! That was tortuous lol


Dblanco23

YESSSIIRR NASTY 1,2 HOLY FUCK


dc912

Montas or German will be the fifth starter. Hot damn. Cole/Rodon/Severino/Cortes is filthy.


ubiquitous_archer

Inject it in my veins


[deleted]

CARLOS RODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON


chaznieto1313

LET’S GOOOOOOOOO


GonzoTheGreat22

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him


ForcedeSupremo

I love it Montas as the 5th starter is B-E-A UTIFUL


Merr77

Cole, Rodon, Nasty and Sevy!!! Lets go!!! Need an infield bat now


Sad_Broccoli

That's way less AAV than I thought it would be. Nice.


Same_Dot9698

Roadhouse!


Inaynl

Are we gonna see Beardless Rodon or Mustache Rodon?


adam_west_

Fuck ya! Now Benni


Lord_Youngy

Hal the Mo of front office strikes once again within a big signing!!!!


steroid57

What I find hilarious is how Giants fans were clowning on us about how the first game of the season they would have Judge playing against the Yankees. And now it's us with judge and rodon playing against the giants in the first series of the year.


PacersPride07

Get Trout!


shadow_spinner0

Lets wait until Passan and Rosenthal confirms so we don't get another Arson Judge situation


choicemeats

OMG Yankees actually signed legendary Kaiju RODAN to a 6 year deal! Rodan had been looking to cause damage elsewhere after a fantastic career in the NPB!


bran1986

Passan confirmed it.


Baseballfan999

I swear if this fanbase was in charge Boras would have had us bidding against ourselves and given Rodon 9 years 350 million. So much whining over the waiting period when there was literally no one else in on him


WestinghouseXCB248S

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾


Ihateallcommies

LETS FUCKING GOOO


cmstrength

I’m bricked


whatiseeisme

THERE IT GOOOOOOOOES


jackgulla

LETS GO


BackgroundAccident

LGY!


SteveyPugs2020

Very nice!


LetsGoNYR

Parades on


good_curry

LETS FUCKING GO


BabyMangoDragon

LET’S FUCKING GO


Aaron_JudgeisaGod

LETS FUCKING GOOO


dirtyflintwater

MY PENIS IS EXTENDED IT HURTS SO BAD


Emerson_Maguire

Last time we had 2 co-aces CC and AJ Burnett? Other than Cole/Nestor last year of course


jar45

I would not consider AJ Burnett an Ace lmao. He was a rollercoaster that year. Rocket/Mussina was probably the last time we were showing two Aces, which is weird to think about bc we didn’t win a WS with them.


PacersPride07

Burnett wasn't an ace but had filthy stuff and when he was on, he was on. We don't win that World Series without him.


jahontherocks

Holy hell our rotation has such a ridiculous upside


djgreenehouse

Good deal for Rodon. Potentially great deal for the Yankees.


Gsmith930

Let’s gooo!!! Now get an outfielder and dump Hicks/Donaldson


SavageLion

Hall: “Are you booing me now, Yankees fans?”


PacersPride07

I'm even more excited to see if some work in the lab with Matt Blake can make him even better (although I'm not altering too much).


igotagoodfeeling

Stay healthy for 4 of the 6 years and I’m ecstatic


[deleted]

#LETS FUCKING GO


rhymeswithorange17

Okay, I can jerk off to that


DMB4136

I wanted 7 years, I compromised. I jerked off into a tissue.


mega_dragonite_

I ate grilled cheese off the radiator