Fresh Report Suggests Top New York Yankees Target Will Demand a 7-Year Contract to Secure His MLB Future

The New York Yankees are presently trying to clean up the dust of their recent postseason failure from their shoulders. Like all other MLB teams, the Yanks are on a quest to strengthen their roster for next year.

Currently, they are on a signing spree, acquiring potential match-winners they believe can make a difference. However, one of the Yankees’ top targets is reportedly seeking a bigger deal to sign with them.

The Yankees were majestic in the regular season this year and appeared to be a World Series favorite. But they faltered in the American League Championship Series and got eliminated through some miserable performance. Therefore, they are now trying to bolster their offense and defense to equal measures. So in a desperate move, the Yankees are attempting to sign free agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.

New York Yankees’ target aiming for a bigger deal

Carlos Rodon is reportedly seeking a seven-year deal with the Yankees. Though a source states the Yankees will rather try to reduce Rodon to a four to five-year deal, Rodon himself was earlier looking for a six-year deal. But due to the price rate of starting pitchers going higher in the trade market now, Rodon elevated his demand. 

The Yankees are among the several teams trying to acquire Rodon. On that note, if any team has got the financial prowess to fulfill his demands, it’s the Yankees. Making headlines, the Pinstripes have recently re-signed the enigmatic Aaron Judge with a $360 million deal for a nine-year period. And after almost settling their offense, the Yankees are looking to better their defense.

The Yankees have already missed out on signing the likes of Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom. Hence, Rodon might be the best chance for the Yankees to go ahead. Despite his injury-prone history, proper rotational management can yield effective results from Rodon. The SNY TV Network recently posted the news on their official Twitter account quoting, “Carlos Rodon is reportedly seeking at least a seven-year deal.” 

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While another source mentioned, stating, “New York was the team most linked to the All-Star left-hander as the Winter Meetings wrapped up at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, and sources told The Chronicle Rodon is seeking a minimum of seven-years on a $100 million-plus deal.” 

The MLB career of Carlos Rodon and his record in the 2022 MLB season

Rodon made his MLB debut for the Chicago White Sox in 2015. Following on, he joined the San Francisco Giants in 2022. The two-time All-Star Rodon famously pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians in 2019. He wrapped up the recent MLB season with a 14-8 win-loss record, 2.88 ERA, and 237 strikeouts.

Currently, a free agent, do you think Rodon will land a deal with the New York Yankees? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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