Blake Snell Predicted to Join Yankees As They ‘Sweeten Their Offer’
The New York Yankees have had a busy offseason and addressed many of the roster issues that led to a disappointing 2023 campaign. But they have yet to bring in a true ace to complement Gerrit Cole at the top of their rotation.
However, that could soon change as USA Today MLB columnist Gabe Lacques expects the team to raise its offer for reigning NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell.
“Snell swallows some pride and the Yankees sweeten their offer just a bit to create enviable, if unpredicted, rotation depth,” Lacques predicted.
The New York Yankees Have Made an Offer to Blake Snell
The Yankees have been tied to Snell for much of the offseason, with MLB insider Bob Nightengale reporting that the team has presented Snell with his only offer so far: a six-year, $150 million deal. According to that report, Snell is looking for something closer to $270 million over nine years.
The Yankees may be worried about making such a significant commitment for a starting pitcher, given how their six-year, $162 million deal with Carlos Rodon has been stymied by his injuries. Though Snell has now won two Cy Young awards in a stellar career, he is not seen as particularly durable or dependable for a large volume of innings.
But Yankees fans and even some current players have been pushing the front office to add Snell, whatever the cost. Lacques’ colleague, Scott Boeck, noted that adding the southpaw to a rotation led by Cole is just too tempting of an opportunity for New York to resist.
“Pairing Snell with Gerrit Cole, two reigning Cy Young Award winners, creates a historic one-two punch for the Bronx Bombers, who are all in this upcoming season,” Boeck wrote.
