Japanese ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto left MLB fans excited after he announced his decision to leap into the big leagues. After serving seven seasons for Orix Buffaloes in NPB, the starter asked out, and Buffaloes gracefully agreed to do the same. Subsequently, the NPB team posted him on MLB, thus triggering an intense bidding war.
Ever since Yoshinobu Yamamoto got posted in MLB, teams have been rallying behind him to pitch an offer. However, Yamamoto is taking advantage of his high demand as he continues to play the long and frustrating chasing game which has left MLB fans pissed. The fans who once remained highly intrigued by the pitcher’s entry into MLB are now growing impatient.
Fans Voice Resentment As Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sweepstakes Enters Week Four!
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a highly sought-after talent known for his pitching prowess, has been at the center of attention in the MLB offseason. However, as the negotiations unfold, the process has proven to be more protracted than initially anticipated. The ace pitcher landed in the USA two weeks after the MLB posting. He met with interested teams, including the Yankees, Mets, and Dodgers. However, Yamamoto is yet to come to a conclusion. Apparently, he requested a second round of talks with New York City rivals earlier this week. Meanwhile, the recent update has further sent impatient fans into a frenzy.
As per Bob Klapisch of NJ media, Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes bidders sense more delay in negotiations proceedings. They believe that Yamamoto will likely take a call on his future on the brink of his 45-day negotiation deadline, which ends on January 4. As soon as the news surfaced, the fans’ frustration exploded as they took to social media to express their resentment. MLB fans think that Yamamoto is taking unnecessarily long to come to a conclusion. He has many good offers to choose from and should close the deal with a team of his choice once and for all. The ever-changing storyline is not something the fans are enjoying at the moment. Having said that, the fans’ anticipation is unlikely to come to an end anytime soon. Yamamoto will likely take forever to sign a deal this off-season.
Yankees ‘Viewed By Many’ As Favorites To Land Yamamoto This Off-Season!
While a lot of teams have shown interest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the final battle will come down to the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Moreover, if Jon Morosi of MLB Network is to be believed, the Yankees are viewed as the favorite landing spot by many analysts actively following the sweepstakes proceedings. “The Yankees are viewed by many as the frontrunner, and I still think that is the case,” said Morosi.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto did meet the New York Yankees earlier this week, and the duo reportedly got along really well. However, the pitcher also went across the city to dine with Steve Cohen of the Mets. Thus, the sweepstakes remain at a crucial juncture. At this point, every team is sensing an opening as Yamamoto refuses to clear his stance.
