It’s not a secret in MLB that the number one priority of New York Yankees is to re-sign Aaron Judge, but they have other goals this winter.
Although it is known that the contract of the MVP of the american league it will occupy a good part of their budget, in the Bronx they are looking for a first-rate starter.
The candidates are Carlos Rodón and Justin VerlanderAlthough with the latter they are not very optimistic, this is confirmed by a report by Jon Heyman for MLB Network.
“The Yankees are looking for Rodón and Verlander. Judge is still the main target, but there also seems to be room to add a great starter,” Heyman said.
Competition for New York increased after Jacob deGrom signed with the Rangers on Friday.
Yankees are in on Rodon and Verlander (close Gerrit Cole relationship doesn’t hurt but NYY isn’t necessarily optimistic there). Not as much in on deGrom for what he seeks — $40M plus. Judge remains the main guy but seems to be room to add a big starter, too.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 2, 2022
The Boston Red Sox made a major move to bolster their bullpen by signing 36-year-old reliever Chris Martin to a two-year contract.
“Right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million contract, pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported.
The San Diego Padres They have shown interest in signing shortstop Trea Turner and reports say they have had two face-to-face meetings with the free agent. So sources told The Athletic’s Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal.
The Padres are also interested in Xander Bogaerts, but Turner appears to be their preference, Lin and Rosenthal add.
OFFICIAL: We’ve signed RHP Jacob deGrom to a 5-year contract. pic.twitter.com/GXHFaOa6m9
—Texas Rangers (@Rangers) December 3, 2022
The Texas Rangers surprised by signing two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million contract.
The deal includes a conditional sixth-year option that could bring the contract to $222 million, according to Passan, and has a full no-trade clause.
