Trouble in New York as Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract with the Yankees
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News just broke that New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has opted out of his current contract with the Yankees.
Cole had an incredible season in New York as one of the beat pitchers i. The American League and helped lead the Yankees to the World Series while he seemed to be their only consistent pitcher during the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
pitcher Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees
Cole announced this morning, shocking most Yankees fans, that he has opted out of his current contract with the Yankees which means he much end up a free agent this winter.
Gerrit Cole Triggers Opt-Out In Deal With the Yankees
However this does not mean Cole is done in New York, the Yankees have the option to void this move by adding a one year deal worth $36 million to the end of his deal which he is currently on with still has 4 years on it.
Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract
The Yankees can void the opt-out by adding one year and $36 million to the four years that Cole had remaining on his deal
The Yankees can void the opt-out by adding one year and $36 million to the four years that Cole had remaining on his deal
Most fans believe that the Yankees will end up giving Cole the extra year since they cannot afford to lose especially after his incredible performances during the World Series.
This is not a surprise, we knew this was going to happen. The Yanks will add the year and void the opt-out.
We all saw it coming. Both Boone & the fielding have failed him for years. So they either pay him or he walks.
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2 NOVEMBRE | 1803 ANSWERS Trouble in New York as Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract with the Yankees Should the Yankees void the move to keep Gerrit Cole? | ||
| Yes | 960 | 53.2 % |
| No | 843 | 46.8 % |
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