OMG!! GERRIT COLE GOES CRAZY AND WANTS MORE MONEY THAN SOTO AND JUDGE - YANKEES

Jared Cole the Ace of the New York Yankees and the reigning American League saion Award winner could be making one of the most important decisions of his MLB career at the end of this season according to prominent columnist John Heyman of the New York Post there is a strong possibility that Cole May opt out of his current contract with the Yankees an option that would allow him to explore new opportunities as a free agent however it is believed that Cole who has been a Cornerstone in the team's rotation since his arrival in 2020 would return to the Bronx under a new and improved deal the contract that Cole signed with the Yankees in 20 which was originally for 9 years and $324 million includes a crucial Clause that gives him the option to opt out after completing the first four seasons this Clause was mutually agreed upon by both parties providing Cole with the flexibility to reassess his situation and potentially renegotiate better terms or explore other opportunities in free agency with the end of the fourth season approaching Cole will need to decide whether to take advantage of this option to opt out of his current contract at 33 years old Cole remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball and his recent Sai award only adds to his market value throughout his time with the Yankees Cole has proven to be a pillar in the team's rotation providing consistency and leadership in both the regular season and the postseason this is why the Yankees aware of the importance of retaining their Ace would be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure his continued presence on the team according to heon's report the Yankees front office is already preparing an offer to retain coal which would include adding another year to his current contract along with a significant salary increase it is estimated that this new deal would guarantee Coal Fire five more years with the Yankees with a total salary of $180 million this adjustment would not only secure Cole's stay with the team but also provide him with a contract that reflects his status as one of the game's top pitchers since joining the Yankees Cole has been a model of consistency and Excellence on the mound his ability to dominate opposing hitters and his meticulous approach to every start have been key to the team's success in recent years additionally his presence in the clubhouse has been invaluable providing leadership and serving as a mentor to younger pitchers as the end of the season approached is Cole's decision will be closely watched by both the Yankees front office and the team's fans while there is a possibility that Cole could explore a free agency it is most likely that both parties will reach an agreement that satisfies everyone for the Yankees retaining coal would be a crucial step in continuing to build a competitive team capable of contending for championships year after year