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The New York Yankees are in the market, searching for a pitcher who can partner with star Gerrit Cole. However, the search has only complicated after Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Though multiple options are available, no one seems to be closer to signing yet. But there seems to be an underlying hint. A day after they opened up on their interest in Blake Snell, Aaron Judge came into the fold with an Instagram post related to the NL Cy Young Award winner. Has the Yankees captain agreed with this move?

Apart from shining on the mound, Judge is involved in philanthropy. He has a foundation, namely All Rise, focusing on inspiring youth to become responsible citizens by empowering them to reach unlimited opportunities. Along the same lines, the organization takes help from the motivational words of famous stars. Though Snell’s post can be seen in the same line, giving his free agency, there can be more to it. If this is the case? What does it mean for the pinstripes?

Blake Snell’s Word of Praise on Aaron Judge’s Associated Page, a Hint at His New York Arrival?

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The New York Yankees were hopeful of getting the Japanese ace Yamamoto after all their chase for him. However, that deal did not happen, but for a reason, it seems. Given that the most successful team is looking for a lost glory, instead of getting still unproven in the league, they can sign a player with experience at lower spending.

It looks like Aaron Judge thinks so and has hinted at Blake Snell’s availability in the market from his foundation’s page. Although a repost, the old post has an amazing message. It goes, ” You’re dealing with someone that is struggling. I find that the best thing to do is to remind that person who they are.”

The message reads more, ” It’s all about him, hype him up, make him feel like he’s on top of the world. And that’s what being a good teammate is because when you can do that for your team, then he starts going, a couple more guys going. Now we start going on a winning streak, and that’s when some special things can happen.”

Doesn’t this fit in for the Bronx, with multiple players having had a poor season? Imagine Snell delivering this message in the clubhouse with Judge and Cole echoing the words. Wouldn’t this make a strong team? But are the Yankees ready to accept this? If yes, what does the Yankees-Snell association mean?

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What Signing Snell Could Mean to the New York Yankees?

First, they get a proven pitcher with two Cy Young award wins. Second, his 2023 performance, where Snell finished with a 14-9 win-loss record and 234 strikeouts at 2.25, brings in form. Third, his lower cost is expected to be $100 million less than Yamamoto’s. Fourth, a perfect partnership on the rotation with Cole. Fifth, a great teammate, making it a win-win situation for the Yankees.

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Moreover, with other teams looking to sign Snell, the deal becomes more crucial to finish soon. Although the Yanks have shown interest, it will be interesting to see whether they can make the deal happen, agreeing with Judge’s message. How soon will this be the case? Only time will determine.

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