- Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:59 pm
#3341
Dodgers Snubbed Yankees Stealth Acquisition of Devin Williams Ignites Closer Controversy
The Yankees swooped in and grabbed Devin Williams from the Brewers, seemingly right out from under the Dodgers noses. Williams himself admitted he thought he was LA-bound. This leaves us with some fascinating questions. Were the Dodgers truly in the mix, or is this a bit of gamesmanship? Did the Yankees overpay, driven by desperation to bolster their bullpen?
Williams is undeniably elite, boasting a sub-2.00 ERA and an eye-popping K/9 since 2020. But he also comes with injury baggage and a hefty price tag, set to earn $7.7 million in 2025 before hitting free agency. Is this a smart gamble for the Yankees, or are they setting themselves up for another expensive disappointment?
The addition of Williams creates an intriguing dynamic in the Yankees bullpen. Paired with Luke Weaver, they have the potential to be a lockdown duo. However, can they coexist effectively? Who gets the closing role? Could this lead to some internal friction?
I predict this move will either be a resounding success or a spectacular failure. There is no middle ground. Lets hear your takes. Was this a brilliant move by the Yankees? Are the Dodgers secretly relieved they missed out? How will this impact the AL East pennant race?
The Yankees swooped in and grabbed Devin Williams from the Brewers, seemingly right out from under the Dodgers noses. Williams himself admitted he thought he was LA-bound. This leaves us with some fascinating questions. Were the Dodgers truly in the mix, or is this a bit of gamesmanship? Did the Yankees overpay, driven by desperation to bolster their bullpen?
Williams is undeniably elite, boasting a sub-2.00 ERA and an eye-popping K/9 since 2020. But he also comes with injury baggage and a hefty price tag, set to earn $7.7 million in 2025 before hitting free agency. Is this a smart gamble for the Yankees, or are they setting themselves up for another expensive disappointment?
The addition of Williams creates an intriguing dynamic in the Yankees bullpen. Paired with Luke Weaver, they have the potential to be a lockdown duo. However, can they coexist effectively? Who gets the closing role? Could this lead to some internal friction?
I predict this move will either be a resounding success or a spectacular failure. There is no middle ground. Lets hear your takes. Was this a brilliant move by the Yankees? Are the Dodgers secretly relieved they missed out? How will this impact the AL East pennant race?
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