Max Fried's appearance as a new Yankees ace at Yankee Stadium is highly anticipated, especially after his record-breaking eight-year contract worth $218 million. With the team facing a pitching crisis due to injuries to key players like Gerrit Cole, the pressure on Fried to perform like a number one starter is immense. The article reflects on the Yankees' history with big-name pitchers and the hype surrounding their debuts, focusing on previous signings like Cole, highlighting the fan engagement and expectations tied to these acquisitions.
When Max Fried takes the mound at Yankee Stadium this afternoon, he'll be carrying with him the hopes and expectations of Yankees fans everywhere.
This offseason, he signed an eight-year, $218 million free agent deal, the largest ever given to a left-handed pitcher.
Of note, despite his sizable contract, I won't be including Carlos Rodón here since injuries kept him from making his first Yankees start until July.
Any lingering reticence on the part of the fanbase due to his tenure with the Astros wore off when he showed up to his introductory press conference.
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