The article critiques Marcus Stroman's expectations regarding his role in the Yankees, citing his failure to make 30 starts since 2021. Despite his vocal aspirations for the 2025 season, his recent history suggests that he may struggle to meet the innings requirements for his lucrative contract option. The author parallels Stroman's situation with past Yankee player disputes, highlighting tensions between players and management. It raises concerns about the future of such relationships and the potential consequences of unmet expectations.
There's no sleight of hand, there's no three card monte being played. We are lied to straight to our face and told we're crazy for believing the truth.
If you have not made 30 starts in a season since 2021, you are not the kind of person that can go out and say 'I can make 30 starts a season'.
Stroman's 2026 vesting clause gives him an $18.5 million player option if he hits 140 innings this season, a number he will never hit in the bullpen.
Once again we've had a dripdripdrip for most of the winter about Stroman's contract, his role on the team.
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