The New York Yankees are doing their best to make changes this offseason. Hal Steinbrenner met with Juan Soto, hoping to offer him a long-term contract. While Soto is yet to be signed, the franchise has retained center fielder Trent Grisham to avoid arbitration.
According to ESPN reporter Jorge Castillo, the Yanks agreed to a one-year $5 million deal with Grisham. The 28-year-old will also be eligible for $250,000 in bonuses tied to plate appearances. The Bronx Bombers consider this a good move, but not all fans are happy about it as they took to social media to express their disappointment.
The Yankees and Trent Grisham have agreed on a one-year, $5 million deal to avoid arbitration, a source tells ESPN. Grisham can make another $250,000 in bonuses tied to plate appearances.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) November 22, 2024
Here’s a look at some of the fan reactions below.
“This guy barely plays like he’s a good defender and all but idk for $5M??,” one fan wrote.
This guy barely plays like he's a good defender and all but idk for $5M??
— Warehouse Rob (@Rob_JMWarehouse) November 23, 2024
“Lol why? They had the 3rd worst qualified OF in the league and he didn’t play for like 3 straight months lmao,” another fan responded.
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Lol why? They had the 3rd worst qualified OF in the league and he didn't play for like 3 straight months lmao.
— Jake (@JCMF2424) November 22, 2024
“Soto’s replacement secured,” one fan chipped in.
Soto’s replacement secured. 💪
— GamblingSiteFinder.com (@gmblngsitefindr) November 23, 2024
Why hopefully to trade him?
— Jill Poock (@ejpoock) November 23, 2024
“They never played him! Why not just non tender him,” another fan replied.
They never played him! Why not just non tender him
— Mike F (@YanktheMike) November 22, 2024
“5 MM to be heating the bench!!” one fan chimed in.
5 MM to be heating the bench!! 😒
— Argelis Rodriguez (@IngArgelis_Rod) November 22, 2024
“He needs to be traded. Can’t have 5 mil just sitting on the bench. Get a reliever for him,” wrote one fan.
He needs to be traded. Can't have 5 mil just sitting on the bench. Get a reliever for him
— Mario O. Diaz (@Mario5Oscar) November 23, 2024
So Dominguez isn’t even getting a chance to start lmao
— Michael (@AllWrkAndNoPlay) November 23, 2024
Yankees Show Interest In Walker Buehler
The Yankees have been linked to quite a number of players this offseason. Juan Soto is their biggest trade target, but they are also rumored to be in pursuit of Walker Buehler. The Yankees must strengthen their starting rotation, especially with Marcus Stroman and Nestor Cortes Jr’s subpar performance.
Adding Buehler can improve their starting rotation, provided he stays healthy. Buehler has entered the free-agent market since the Dodgers have not extended him a qualifying offer.
Buehler to the Yankees can be an interesting trade. Several teams have already contacted the star pitcher, including the Oakland Athletics. However, he turned down their offer due to their stadium crisis.
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