At the end of the last campaign, it became clear that Jameson Taillon was not going to be back in the striped uniform of the New York Yankees. However, the right-handed pitcher really enjoyed his time in the Big Apple.
So much so that he saw himself living pretty much the same life, but this time with a job in Queens.
I thought I was going to be a Mets member for a long time. I fell in love with New York. I took advantage of what the city offers. You go to plays. You are going to dinner. You take the metro.
But the New York Mets were not the only ones to enter the dance in order to acquire the services of Taillon. Indeed, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs were also in the derby.
And it was the Bears who showed the greatest interest in the principal concerned.
The Cubs made it clear from day one that I was a top priority. They showed me a good map. That’s exciting.
Taillon could have made a completely different decision, since it was the Phillies who offered the biggest jackpot, the same contract they finally gave to Taijuan Walker. However, communication will have had the upper hand over the amount of money.
I really like communication. The Cubs made a very good first impression. I was comfortable with them. It’s a great organization and I’m happy with my decision.
If he can stay healthy, Taillon could very well continue his momentum of 2022, he who had surprised more than one. The Cubs would then be very pleased to have been able to get their hands on the 31-year-old at the expense of their rivals.