Until the very end, the Yankees and the Giants fought a duel of titans for obtaining the services of Aaron Judge. New York won the battle, but it was only the first round.
Both organizations are now battling to sign Carlos Rodon, the best pitcher still available on the market. The Giants, who still have a lot of money in the bank after their failures, would like to keep their star starter.
The Yankees are looking for reinforcements on the mound to replace Jameson Taillon who is now in Chicago. Before signing his deal, Judge reportedly asked his bosses to make some improvements. That’s what they’re trying to do by approaching Rodon.
According to Jon Heyman, Brian Cashman is about to submit an offer to Rodon. The Yanks would be aiming for a contract of four or five seasons. Will this be enough? Remember that he would be looking for a seven-year pact.
The Giants will not hesitate to offer him a gold bridge, and this, for the duration he wishes. However, Rodon, who is a native of Miami, might be tempted to return to the East Coast.
There are other teams interested, but I have the impression that it will really be played between New York and San Francisco. After playing each other all winter, there will be plenty of story to tell on the sidelines of the season opener, which will pit them against Yankee Stadium on March 30.
