Steinbrenner: Yankees Want Gerrit Cole with Team 'for Life' amid Contract Decision

The New York Yankees were able to retain their ace Gerrit Cole without adding another year to his contract this offseason, but team owner Hal Steinbrenner is still hoping to see him retire in Pinstripes.

While discussing the decision not to extend Cole through the 2029 season and keep him on his existing deal that runs through 2028, Steinbrenner told reporters, "Let me just say, that doesn't reflect in any way, shape or form what we think of Gerrit. We want Gerrit to be a Yankee for life."

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