Yoshinobu Yamamoto: The Yankees' Meeting and MLB Rumors
The New York Yankees are set to meet with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but there are conflicting reports on whether World Series MVP Hideki Matsui and former starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will be present at the meeting. Despite this, the Yankees are in a strong position to make an offer for the 25-year-old ace, who had an impressive season with a 1.21 ERA and 169 strikeouts. Other big-market teams, including the Mets and Dodgers, are also interested in signing Yamamoto, who is expected to receive a deal worth close to $250 million.