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By Zach Pressnell
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The New York Yankees are entering a very important offseason where superstar free agent Juan Soto is at the top of their priority list.
But beyond Soto, the Yankees are looking at adding an infielder or two and some pitching. They've been connected to multiple top pitchers in this free agency class from Blake Snell to Max Fried to Corbin Burnes.
Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer predicted the Yankees would bolster their rotation this winter, but not in the way that many anticipated. Instead of adding a top ace, Rymer predicts them to sign Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million contract.
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"Speaking of fellow Hall of Famers who stared mortality in the face this year, Verlander began 2024 on the IL and never got into a groove after he returned. His fastball (93.5 mph) and contact rate (81.0 percent) both took turns for the worse," Rymer wrote. "The righty nonetheless believes he has "a lot more to give." There won't be much downside in a team paying to find out, though said the team had better have other options lined up in the event that this year really was the beginning of the end for Verlander."
Adding Verlander could make sense as a reclamation project, but not for the price tag that Rymer predicts. If the Bronx Bombers could land him for a couple of million dollars, this deal would make some sense. But $15 million would be a waste of money when New York has holes at second base, first base, and all across the bullpen.
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