Gerrit Cole makes his ‘intention’ clear after Yankees contract drama

Source: New York Post

TAMPA — Gerrit Cole did not get an extra year added to his contract this offseason, but insisted he came away satisfied with the end result that he remained in pinstripes. After the World Series ended, the Yankees ace opted out of his contract, which put the ball in the team’s court — it could either add one year and $36 million to the end of his contract to negate the opt-out or allow Cole to become a free agent. The Yankees essentially called Cole on his bluff and declined to add the extra year, which ultimately led to Cole rescinding the opt-out and never testing free agency.