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The Yankees are paying a fortune—and not getting enough from their pricey lefty

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Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Yankees didn’t hand Carlos Rodón a six-year, $162 million contract to be just another guy in the rotation. They gave him that deal to be a hammer—a top-of-the-rotation force who could shoulder weight when others inevitably drop. Two years in, and that investment is still waiting for a true return.A Mixed Bag to Open 2025Rodón started the season on a high note, tossing 5.1 strong …

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A Better Or Reliable Rodon? The $162M Question Bugs Yankees

After a “bipolar” show in the Bronx on a brisk 42-degree night, Carlos Rodon remained defiant despite a fall in his velocity and a clear sign of his struggles evident on his face. His failure played a big part in the Yankees’ series loss to the Diamondbacks. The New York Yankees’ high-priced lefty took the mound with high expectations and a mission to build on a promising Opening Day performance. Instead, he showed more vulnerability than resili…

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