Japanese pitching superstar Yoshinobu Yamamoto is taking in-person meetings with MLB teams next week, and New York awaits his decision with baited breath.
The 25-year-old is drawing plenty of interest, particuarly from MLB’s New York teams. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman traveled to Japan in September to watch Yamamoto pitch for the Orix Buffaloes. Of course, Yamamoto pitched a no-hitter that evening.
Meanwhile, the crosstown rival Mets are cooking up a hefty offer in Queens. Their interest seems to match Cashman’s too. Owner Steve Cohen and new team president David Stearns reportedly met with Yamamoto in Japan last week.