The article discusses the contract situations of baseball pitchers Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell, questioning who represents a better investment over the next few years. It notes that if the Yankees had offered an extra year on Cole's contract—similar to Snell's recent deal with the Dodgers—Cole would have had nearly the same financial situation. This comparison underscores the varying perceptions teams have about player value and the implications for future contracts within Major League Baseball.
If the Yankees had agreed to add a 10th year to Gerrit Cole's contract after last season to keep him from opting out, Cole would have had five years remaining — basically matching what the Dodgers agreed to with Blake Snell.
The disparity between Cole and Snell's contracts raises questions about teams' evaluations of player performance and future potential.
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